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Date set for ‘not to be missed’ event
Following the success of this year’s extended Light Rail Summit in Edinburgh, UKTram and the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board have...
Nov 17, 20211 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup 12th November 2021
In light rail news this week – VLR an option for new rail lines, green flash sale on NET, poppies on trams and free veterans travel in...
Nov 12, 20213 min read
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Latest funding package provides security for networks in Scotland
An additional £2.2 million of emergency funding for light rail in Scotland will help operators plan ahead with renewed confidence....
Nov 11, 20211 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup 5th November 2021
In light rail news this week – more recruits on Metro’s Kickstart scheme, new tickets for Rugby fans in Edinburgh, green rewards on NET,...
Nov 5, 20214 min read
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Young people urged to consider careers in light rail engineering
Opportunities for a rewarding career in engineering within the UK’s expanding light rail sector are being put under the spotlight this...
Nov 2, 20213 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup 22nd October 2021
In this weeks light rail news – safety reminders on Metrolink, Edinburgh promotes family ticket to half-term day trippers, Halloween...
Oct 22, 20214 min read
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Working groups report growth in patronage
Patronage continues to grow across all networks since the lifting of coronavirus restrictions, recent meetings of UKTram working groups...
Oct 22, 20212 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup 15th October 2021
In light rail news this week – radio upgrade in Blackpool, Stourbridge Shuttle release VLR video, consultation on Manchester ‘Bee...
Oct 15, 20215 min read
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New report strengthens case for light rail support
A new report highlighting how Britain’s light rail systems are instrumental in supporting economic growth, promoting social inclusion,...
Oct 15, 20211 min read
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Light rail news roundup 8th October 2021
In Light Rail news this week – Mandip walks 100 miles to raise £1400 for cancer charity, 5 million journeys using Manchester’s...
Oct 8, 20214 min read
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UKTram and LRSSB celebrate awards recognition
UKTram and the organisation responsible for light rail safety have scooped a series of prestigious accolades at a high-profile event...
Oct 7, 20212 min read
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Successful summit sees launch of far-reaching strategy
A bold vision to help drive the expansion of light rail in the UK has been welcomed by sector leaders at a high-profile summit. The...
Oct 7, 20212 min read
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Views sought on new national standards for tram driver trainers
A pioneering project to enhance driver training standards across light rail has taken a major step forward with the launch of a...
Oct 5, 20213 min read
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Light rail news roundup 1st October 2021
In light rail news this week – commuter discounts on West Midlands Metro, ‘Chase the Tram’ raises money for NET charity, Tangerine Ticket...
Oct 1, 20214 min read
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Launch of online system to boost safety-critical process
An innovative new system designed to speed up and simplify the process of applying for permission to work near a tramway has been...
Oct 1, 20212 min read
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New video drives home the case for light rail
The huge benefits that light rail is bringing to major UK cities has been brought into sharp focus in a new video launched online this...
Sep 30, 20212 min read
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Future strategy for trams unveiled
A wide-ranging strategy for the future of light rail has been unveiled by UKTram today (Thursday, September 23). The latest draft of the...
Sep 23, 20211 min read
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Employee availability improves following test and trace changes
Recent changes to NHS test and trace guidance have been welcomed by light rail HR professionals, with fewer staff being required to...
Sep 21, 20212 min read
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Last few Light Rail Summit tickets
The last few tickets for a landmark Light Rail Summit are still available from the UKTram online shop. The event, organised by UKTram and...
Sep 17, 20211 min read
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Light rail news roundup 17th September 2021
In light rail news this week – Workwise scheme offers travel discounts in the West Midlands, penalty fare increased on NET, strike action...
Sep 17, 20213 min read
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