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Operators ready to welcome back customers
Changes to government advice on travelling by public transport announced today (Friday, July 17) have been welcomed by the UK’s light...
Jul 17, 20202 min read


Light rail news roundup
As more businesses across the country re-open this week, light rail networks in key cities are continuing to adapt to the new ‘normal’....
Jul 14, 20203 min read


Engineers report project progress
Engineers from across the light rail sector have reported steady progress on a range of projects as lockdown restrictions are eased...
Jul 14, 20201 min read


UKTram welcomes funding for light rail in Scotland
Emergency funding for Edinburgh Trams and Glasgow Subway has been welcomed by an organisation representing the light rail sector....
Jul 7, 20201 min read


Light rail summit to be rescheduled with extended agenda
In response to feedback from members, UK Tram is rescheduling a high-profile light rail summit that was planned for September. An...
Jul 7, 20201 min read


Light rail news roundup
With the lifting of more coronavirus restrictions, progress is being reported on various ongoing projects, including an initiative that...
Jul 7, 20202 min read


UKTram-backed safety project sees further progress
Edinburgh Trams and IHF Ltd are progressing a project aiming to improve the safety of drivers and mobile workers by using wearable...
Jul 6, 20202 min read


DfT figures reflect impact of coronavirus restrictions
New figures from the Department for Transport demonstrate the need for continued support for the light rail sector in response to the...
Jul 1, 20201 min read


Light rail news roundup
With last week’s government announcement that more coronavirus restrictions are to be lifted at the weekend, light rail operators have...
Jun 30, 20202 min read


Tram capacity the ‘hot topic’ during online meeting
The impact of new customer travel patterns in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic proved one of the main topics of discussion at...
Jun 30, 20201 min read


Light rail news roundup
In a week that saw face coverings become mandatory on public transport in England, marketing and customer services professionals from...
Jun 23, 20202 min read


Sharing best practice on coronavirus communications
Marketing and customer services professionals from across the light rail sector have been sharing valuable insights into measures taken...
Jun 22, 20202 min read


UKTram helps shape new face coverings guidance
Additional government guidance on the wearing of face coverings on public transport has broadly met the expectations of operators says...
Jun 15, 20201 min read


Sector welcomes clarity on face coverings
Government plans to make face coverings mandatory on public transport have been welcomed by the organisation representing the UK’s light...
Jun 5, 20201 min read


Light rail news roundup
The ongoing coronavirus restrictions have presented the light rail sector with a series of major challenges, but throughout the pandemic...
Jun 5, 20202 min read


Driver biometrics project sees launch of new website
A pioneering project aimed at further improving tram safety by utilising the latest biometric monitoring technology has taken a...
Jun 2, 20201 min read


New Chair for light rail safety body
The organisation responsible for driving forward safety standards across the UK’s light rail sector has appointed a new Chair. Sue Byrne...
May 28, 20202 min read


Latest funding for light rail welcomed
Additional government funding to help light rail systems restore pre-coronavirus service levels has been welcomed by UKTram. The...
May 24, 20202 min read


Sector Responds to New Coronavirus Guidance
The country’s light rail sector is continuing to ‘pull out all the stops’ to help keep customers and employees safe during the latest...
May 13, 20202 min read


More Covid-19 support needed for light rail
UKTram has welcomed the announcement of a £30 million support package for light rail systems in England but says more still needs to be...
May 3, 20202 min read
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