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National standards to be set for driver trainers
Training for tram drivers is set for a major boost with the launch of a new project by the organisation representing the UK light rail...
May 27, 20211 min read


Light rail news roundup 21st May 2021
In light rail news this week – changes to Metro services while bridge is demolished, new ticket for day trippers launched in Edinburgh,...
May 21, 20214 min read


Keep up to date with all the news from UKTram
As the country sees the further easing of coronavirus restrictions, the latest issue of the UKTram newsletter includes all the latest on...
May 18, 20211 min read


Light rail news roundup 14th May 2021
In this week’s round up of Light Rail news – Metrolink Trams clock up more than one-hundred million km, homelessness charity thanks NET...
May 14, 20214 min read


Engineers remain on track despite Covid challenges
The UKTram Engineering Group continues go from strength-to-strength despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, with the latest...
May 14, 20212 min read


Back public transport to help high streets and avoid gridlock, businesses warn PM
UKTram has joined an unprecedented coalition of organisations representing shops, offices, restaurants, venues, public transport...
May 9, 20213 min read


Light rail news roundup 7th May 2021
In light rail news this week – Edinburgh backs ‘Service With Respect’ campaign, video released by Stourbridge Shuttle, knitted birthday...
May 7, 20213 min read


Fresh challenges as customers return to trams
Most UK light rail systems have now returned to a full operational timetable and all have reported increases in patronage following the...
May 6, 20211 min read


Light rail news roundup 29th April 2021
In light rail news this week – West Midlands Metro chooses Cancer Research for fundraising efforts, restrictions ease in Scotland, new...
Apr 29, 20213 min read


HR professionals respond to easing of restrictions
Mental health support for employees has been put in the spotlight by HR professionals as the light rail sector plans for post-pandemic...
Apr 29, 20212 min read


Light rail news roundup 23rd April 2021
In this weeks light rail news – Kickstart scheme used to recruit young people in the West Midlands, Travel Hubs reopening in Edinburgh,...
Apr 23, 20213 min read


UKTram calls for post-pandemic investment in light rail
Sector leaders have called for fresh investment in light rail to help boost economic recovery as the country emerges from the most recent...
Apr 22, 20212 min read


Light rail news roundup 15th April 2021
In light rail news this week – study finds tram ventilation systems limit risk of virus spread, track works planned in Nottingham, lots...
Apr 15, 20214 min read


Driving Standards for Tram and Tramway Engineering
A project aimed at further driving professionalism across the light rail sector has reached a major milestone with the publication of new...
Apr 15, 20212 min read


Entries open now for the 2021 Global Light Rail Awards
Entries for this year’s Global Light Rail Awards are now open! Now in its 15th year, the Global Light Rail Awards celebrates excellence...
Apr 15, 20211 min read


Metrolink trams offer customers breath of fresh air in fight against COVID-19
An in-built ventilation system on Metrolink’s trams constantly circulates fresh air, helping to limit the risk of aerosol transmission of...
Apr 14, 20213 min read


Light rail news roundup 1st April 2021
In light rail news this week – plans for more extensions to Manchester Metrolink and London Tramlink, major modernisation works on the...
Apr 1, 20214 min read


Operators discuss latest lockdown challenges
The second Covid-19 ‘lockdown’ and recent peak in infections nationwide presented fresh challenges for light rail operators, members of a...
Mar 30, 20211 min read


Coventry Very Light Rail tours its future home
Coventry City Council’s prototype Very Light Rail vehicle, which has the potential to transform how people move about the city, is set to...
Mar 30, 20213 min read


Light rail news roundup 25th March 2021
In this weeks light rail news – congratulations to a World Cup winner, NET complete £3.5m Incentro refurbishment, report praises...
Mar 25, 20213 min read
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