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National Occupational Standards for tram drivers published
Working in partnership with employers across the light rail sector, UKTram has developed a new set of National Occupational Standards...
Oct 5, 20201 min read


Light rail project costs put under the spotlight
The complexities of calculating the likely costs of new light rail systems has been put in the spotlight by Matthew Taylor of the UKTram...
Sep 30, 20201 min read


Light rail news roundup
The complexities of calculating the likely costs of new light rail systems has been put in the spotlight by Matthew Taylor of the UKTram...
Sep 30, 20204 min read


Light rail news roundup
KeolisAmey Docklands has won a prestigious award after another year of record-breaking performance. The system was presented with the...
Sep 23, 20202 min read


Light rail news roundup
A new newsletter has been launched by UKTram to help keep members up to date on the organisation’s work across a wide range of projects...
Sep 16, 20202 min read


UKTram Newsletter September 2020
A new newsletter has been launched by UKTram to help keep members up to date on the organisation’s work across a wide range of projects...
Sep 15, 20201 min read


Light rail news roundup
The successful completion of a pioneering project looks set to help overcome some of the barriers to the further expansion of light rail...
Sep 10, 20203 min read


Competition demonstrates innovations in light rail
The successful completion of a pioneering project looks set to help overcome some of the barriers to the further expansion of light rail...
Sep 9, 20202 min read


Edinburgh Trams and IHF to launch FOCUS+ Pilot
The name FOCUS+ has been selected for the solution developed as part of the Driver Innovation Safety Challenge (DISC) project. This new...
Aug 28, 20201 min read


Light rail news roundup
Organisations operating in the light rail sector are being invited to take part in a pilot scheme aimed at testing the latest wearable...
Aug 27, 20203 min read


Setting new standards for tram technicians
UKTram is continuing to drive professional standards across the light rail sector with the launch of a new initiative aimed at traction...
Aug 25, 20202 min read


Light rail safety body appoints CEO
A leading industry figure has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the organisation responsible for strengthening safety...
Aug 18, 20201 min read


Calls for all UK networks to get funding support
Following the announcement of new funding for five light rail networks in England, the voice of the Industry UKTram welcomed the fact...
Aug 12, 20201 min read


Light rail news roundup
UK Tram has welcomed a government announcement on further funding for light rail systems in England. The latest support package,...
Aug 11, 20202 min read


Extension to coronavirus support welcomed
A government announcement on further funding for light rail systems in England has been welcomed by sector leaders. The latest support...
Aug 10, 20202 min read


Light rail news roundup
Nottingham’s tram network has resumed a full service as government restrictions around public transport continue to ease As more people...
Aug 4, 20203 min read


Light rail news roundup
A full review of system switches and crossing maintenance regimes is set to be funded by UKTram and the Light Rail Safety and Standards...
Jul 29, 20202 min read


UKTram presses minister on recovery support for sector
Transport Minister Baroness Vere has recognised the need for ongoing support for light rail as operators ramp up services while many...
Jul 29, 20201 min read


Continued compliance thanks to successful safety messages
Marketing and customer services professionals from across the light rail sector have reported the continued success of their messages on...
Jul 27, 20202 min read


Light rail news roundup
The light rail sector has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement last week of changes to government advice on travelling by public...
Jul 21, 20202 min read
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