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Engineering appointment strengthens UKTram team
The appointment of a Lead Engineer is set to help UKTram deliver on ambitious plans to boost the growth of light rail across the country....
Aug 16, 20222 min read


Light Rail news roundup 12th August 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – A new look for West Midland Metro’s website, free travel for children attending holiday...
Aug 12, 20223 min read


Light Rail news roundup 5th August 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Awards deadline approaches, Extra trams for a fusion of Scottish and Australian culture...
Aug 5, 20224 min read


Less than a month to go for submissions for this year’s Global Light Rail Awards
Guests from around the world will gather in London to celebrate another year of achievement at the 2022 Global Light Rail Awards – held...
Aug 4, 20221 min read


Light Rail news roundup 29th July 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Trial allowing dogs on trams in Manchester, a family ticket offer in Nottingham, a tram...
Jul 29, 20222 min read


Book now or miss out on a place at the 2022 Light Rail Summit
Just a few places remain available for light rail professionals planning to take part in a high-profile event that aims to highlight both...
Jul 29, 20221 min read


Light Rail news roundup 22nd July 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Successful launch of Edgbaston extension, tram named after community heroes in...
Jul 22, 20223 min read


Light Rail news roundup 15th July 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Services to Edgbaston all set to launch this weekend, Luas fights vandalism, engineering...
Jul 15, 20223 min read


Praise for strategy at light rail conference
A bold strategy aimed at driving the growth of light rail has been well received by delegates at a high-profile event for sector...
Jul 15, 20222 min read


Light Rail news roundup 8th July 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Live jazz on West Midlands Metro, tram season ticket for Nottingham Forest fans,...
Jul 8, 20224 min read


Latest On Track Newsletter Packed with UKTram and LRSSB Updates
Welcome to the latest issue of OnTrack, featuring all the latest news from UKTram and the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board. Details...
Jul 8, 20221 min read


Strategy sets out benefits of light rail
A bold and ambitious strategy aimed at securing a sustainable future for light rail in England, Scotland and Wales has been welcomed by...
Jul 6, 20222 min read


Light Rail news roundup 1st July 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Crich Tramway Village to resume services, schoolchildren given special access to NET...
Jul 1, 20224 min read


Operators to share best practice on tackling anti-social behaviour
Light rail operators from across the UK, together with colleagues from Dublin, are joining forces to look at ways of tackling anti-social...
Jul 1, 20221 min read


Light Rail news roundup 24th June 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – A European award for a talented tram manager in Nottingham, industrial action in Croydon...
Jun 24, 20222 min read


Funding boost for light rail
The organisation responsible for light rail safety in the UK is all set to press ahead with its vital work thanks to continued government...
Jun 21, 20222 min read


Light Rail news roundup 17th June 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Records set in Manchester as music fans flock to the city and Edinburgh Trams also...
Jun 17, 20223 min read


Light Rail news roundup 10th June 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Services resume in the West Midlands, a new tram wrap in Edinburgh, Jubilee tree...
Jun 10, 20223 min read


New chair in place as engineering group backs research project
Light Rail engineers have welcomed the new chairman of an influential working group. Ian Hale, Infrastructure Manager at London Trams was...
Jun 10, 20221 min read


Light Rail news roundup 1st June 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Blackpool and Nottingham, an update on services from...
Jun 1, 20223 min read
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