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Modelling tool can predict demand for tram stops and lines
An innovative tool for forecasting demand for public transport stops and stations has been in the spotlight at the latest meeting of...
Sep 15, 20212 min read
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UKTram and LRSSB on track for prestigious awards
UKTram and the organisation responsible for light rail safety are in the running for multiple awards at a high-profile event celebrating...
Sep 14, 20212 min read
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Light rail news roundup 10th September 2021
In this week’s light rail news – Rugby kicks off in new ground next to Edinburgh tram stop, weekly contactless capping launches in...
Sep 10, 20213 min read
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Prestigious venue for summit reception
A landmark event for the light rail sector is set to close with an informal reception in one of Edinburgh’s most iconic locations. With...
Sep 9, 20211 min read
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Light rail news roundup 3rd September 2021
In light rail news this week – Edinburgh Trams issues travel advice as Covid cases rise in Scotland, frequencies increase in Greater...
Sep 3, 20213 min read
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Leading sector figures named as keynote speakers at Light Rail Summit
The CEO of Keolis UK, Alistair Gordon, and Jonathan Bray, Director of the Urban Transport Group, are set to share their views on the...
Sep 3, 20212 min read
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Light rail news roundup 27th August 2021
In this weeks light rail news – it’s ‘M for Metro’ in the West Midlands, Megabus add-on tickets from NET, more trams for Blackpool’s...
Aug 27, 20214 min read
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Additional rooms at discounted rates for summit delegates
With tickets selling fast for a high-profile event for light rail professionals, the Edinburgh Grosvenor Hotel has released additional...
Aug 24, 20211 min read
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Light rail news roundup 20th August 2021
In light rail news this week – Eccles line reopens on Metrolink, NET announces fare rises, engineering works on Luas and London Tramlink,...
Aug 20, 20213 min read
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Summit programme takes shape
The organisation responsible for driving light rail safety is set to deliver a keynote presentation at a high-profile summit for sector...
Aug 20, 20211 min read
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Light rail news roundup 13th July 2021
In light rail news this week – Metrolink services reduced, football ground shuttle bus connects to NET, multi day tickets for tourists in...
Aug 13, 20214 min read
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Days left to book accommodation for landmark light rail summit
Tickets are selling fast for a landmark event for the nation’s light rail sector, and there are just days left to book discounted...
Aug 13, 20212 min read
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Latest newsletter highlights working group challenges
The latest issue of the UKTram newsletter is now available to view online, offering a useful roundup of recent updates from the...
Jul 30, 20211 min read
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Light rail news roundup 30th July 2021
In light rail news this week – NET celebrates milestone anniversary of local charity, temporary timetable changes on Supertram, Red Line...
Jul 29, 20213 min read
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Vital contribution to draft strategy welcomed
Sector leaders and other experts from across light rail have been praised for their contributions to the development of an ambitious...
Jul 28, 20212 min read
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Tickets on sale for landmark light rail summit
Tickets are now on sale for what promises to be a landmark event for the UK’s light rail sector. Professionals from across the sector are...
Jul 26, 20212 min read
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Light rail news roundup 23rd July 2021
In this week’s light rail news – ribbon cut on new Metro training academy, NET stars in short film premiere, extra validators installed...
Jul 23, 20214 min read
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Leaders gather to help shape industry
“Why does the Government continue to provide funding to support light rail? Because we recognise that it’s a very attractive form of...
Jul 23, 20212 min read
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Light rail news roundup 16th July 2021
In light rail news this week – NET supports ‘Step Out, Stay Out’ campaign, Edinburgh Trams pauses service to honour dear friend and...
Jul 16, 20213 min read
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Marketeers prepare for lifting of restrictions
Light rail networks in England have been gearing up for the lifting of remaining coronavirus restrictions on July 19, marketeers and...
Jul 15, 20211 min read
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