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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Light rail news roundup 9th July 2021
In our round up of light rail news this week – ‘Green machine’ tram in Sheffield, more park & ride spaces on Metrolink, interior designs...
Jul 9, 20214 min read


Easing of restrictions brings fresh challenges for operators
The easing of some coronavirus restrictions has presented fresh challenges for light rail operators, the latest meeting of a UKTram...
Jul 8, 20211 min read


‘Save the date’ for landmark summit
A vision for the future of trams and other metro systems in the UK is to be put under the spotlight in September as part of a...
Jul 7, 20211 min read


Light rail news roundup 2nd July 2021
In light rail news this week – Metro steps up recruitment ahead of expansion, NET joins city Windrush anniversary celebrations, frequency...
Jul 2, 20214 min read


Impact of pandemic reflected in latest tram statistics
New figures have revealed the full impact of Covid-19 restrictions on tram patronage and revenues, highlighting the importance of...
Jul 2, 20212 min read


UKTram welcomes latest tranche of funding in Scotland
Continued financial support for Edinburgh Trams and Glasgow Subway from the Scottish Government has been welcomed by the organisation...
Jun 28, 20211 min read


Light rail news roundup 25th June 2021
In this week’s light rail news round-up – a Summer of improvement works in Manchester, NET signs Armed Forces Covenant, film highlights...
Jun 25, 20213 min read


Extension of Covid support welcomed
An extension to emergency support for light rail systems has been welcomed by UKTram. In March, the Department for Transport announced...
Jun 21, 20211 min read


Light rail news roundup 18th June 2021
In light rail news this week – support grows for the ‘Stourbridge Dasher’, NET donates future ‘antiques’, services resume on West...
Jun 18, 20213 min read


HR professionals continue to respond to Covid challenges
Recovery from the pandemic, and supporting staff with continuing testing, vaccinations and self-isolation continue to challenge HR...
Jun 18, 20211 min read


Light rail news roundup 11th June 2021
In this week’s light rail news – new book celebrates 40 years of Tyne & Wear Metro, services suspended in the West Midlands, images show...
Jun 11, 20212 min read


Light rail news roundup 4th June 2021
In light rail news this week – full timetable is restored in Edinburgh, track maintenance continues in Sheffield and on Luas, film...
Jun 4, 20214 min read


Light rail news roundup 28th May 2021
In this weeks light rail news – timetable changes in Blackpool for Talbot Square works, NET asks customers to ‘trust the tram’, driver...
May 28, 20213 min read
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