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Jasper Carrott unveils tram named in his honour
Brummie comedy legend Jasper Carrott has today unveiled a tram named in his honour in a special ceremony. It was the first time he had...
Nov 14, 20192 min read
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LRSSB Chairman Vacancy
The Light Rail Safety & Standards Board has been established by the light rail sector, with support from the Department of Transport and...
Nov 7, 20192 min read
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Exciting Graduate Level Vacancies at the LRSSB
Are you passionate about Light Rail? Would you like to work for a growing company based in Birmingham City Centre with the ability to...
Oct 29, 20192 min read
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New online resource set to boost light rail safety
A new central resource portal has been launched to help drive further increases in safety standards across the light rail sector. The...
Oct 11, 20191 min read
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Appointment further strengthens UK Tram board
A key appointment to the board of UK Tram brings a wealth of additional technical experience and expertise to the organisation...
Oct 9, 20191 min read
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Global Light Rail Awards celebrate outstanding achievement
Guests from around the world gathered to celebrate another year of outstanding achievement and innovation at the Global Light Rail...
Oct 3, 20193 min read
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Tramway marketeers join forces
Marketing and customer service professionals from across the UK’s light rail sector have joined forces to promote the benefits of...
Oct 1, 20191 min read
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Celebrating excellence and innovation at the 2019 Global Light Rail Awards
The Global Light Rail Awards is the perfect occasion to join the sector in celebrating its excellence and innovation over the past 12...
Sep 30, 20191 min read
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California cycle ride sees Dan from UK Tram raise charity cash
UK Tram Technical Officer, Dan Hill, has donated nearly £4,500 to an AIDS charity after taking part in a gruelling cycle ride on the...
Sep 25, 20191 min read
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Polar Express returns to Devon
The Polar Expressâ„¢ is coming to Seaton Tramway on selected dates through November and December. Families can take a once in a lifetime...
Sep 16, 20191 min read
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Summit call for shared vision
The new leader of an organisation representing light rail in the UK has pledged to unite the sector in a shared vision for the future....
Sep 12, 20192 min read
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Successful tram test on new track for the Birmingham Westside extension
Trams arrived in Victoria Square for the first time as a gauge test of newly installed track for the Birmingham Westside extension was...
Sep 3, 20193 min read
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Success of light rail in summit spotlight
The success of light rail as a sustainable solution to the UK’s urban transport challenges will be put in the spotlight at a high-profile...
Sep 2, 20192 min read
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New group to drive customer communication
Marketing and customer service professionals from across the light rail sector are being urged to get onboard a new initiative to boost...
Aug 19, 20191 min read
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Drone footage shows major milestone for Metrolink works at Crumpsall
Recent work on the Bury line resulted in a major milestone for the Metrolink Trafford Park Line (TPL) extension – the new sidings tracks...
Aug 15, 20192 min read
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Former Chairman moving on
Phil Hewitt, a former Chairman of UK Tram will shortly be leaving his role as West Midlands Metro Director, it has been announced. Phil...
Aug 9, 20191 min read
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New Chairman for UK Tram
UK Tram, the organisation representing the country’s light rail sector, has announced the high-profile appointment of George Lowder MBE...
Aug 7, 20192 min read
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Rolling Stock Manager Vacancy – West Midlands Metro
Rolling Stock Manager Wednesbury £ competitive salary Full Time, Permanent Closing Date: 31st July 2019 Midland Metro Ltd operates...
Jul 8, 20192 min read
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Conference Set to Boost Investment Case for Light Rail
Maximising investment in light rail in a bid to tackle rising urban congestion and pollution will be a key theme at the UK’s major...
Jun 28, 20192 min read
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Record-breaking year for light rail
Record passenger numbers represent a massive vote of confidence in light rail, the leader of the UK’s light rail sector said today...
Jun 21, 20192 min read
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