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Light rail news roundup
In this weeks light rail news – Time capsule buried at Tyne & Wear, Wi-Fi disconnected in Manchester, new ticketing app for travel on...
Nov 26, 20204 min read


Engineers meet online to discuss hot topics
Engineers from across the sector have been working to drive forward practical solutions to a range of technical challenges facing light...
Nov 26, 20201 min read


Project aims to help overcome barriers to tram expansion
A new project by UKTram aims to help promoters navigate one of the complex statutory processes associated with developing new light rail...
Nov 26, 20202 min read


Light rail news roundup
In Light Rail news this week – NET renew community partnership, a rising star in the West Midlands, park & ride expansion in Greater...
Nov 19, 20204 min read


UKTram continues to drive National Occupational Standards
A UKTram project to develop and refresh a set of sector-wide standards for key roles within light rail has taken a series of major steps...
Nov 18, 20201 min read


Light rail news roundup
In this weeks Light Rail News – More trams for Metrolink, an early finish at Supertram, no fare changes in Tyne & Wear and business case...
Nov 13, 20203 min read


Colleagues report face coverings compliance
The impact of the latest government coronavirus restrictions proved the headline topic of conversation at a recent meeting of marketing...
Nov 12, 20201 min read


Celebrating excellence and innovation at the 2020 Global Light Rail Awards
Guests from around the world gathered to celebrate another year of outstanding achievement at the 2020 Global Light Rail Awards – held...
Nov 12, 20202 min read


Congratulations to award winners
UKTram would like to offer its congratulations to all the winners at last night’s Global Light Rail Awards. During an entertaining and...
Nov 12, 20201 min read


Light rail news roundup
In this week’s Light Rail News Round-up – Award win for Edinburgh Trams, a song for West Midlands Metro, iconic station cube on display...
Nov 6, 20203 min read


Light rail news roundup
In Light Rail news this week – networks appeal to customers to help prevent the spread of Covid-19, Supertram reduces frequencies due to...
Oct 29, 20204 min read


Plan reflects continued support for members
The rapid response of UKTram to the coronavirus pandemic and its support for members have been highlighted in a new report. Over the last...
Oct 26, 20202 min read


Latest funding will help systems to plan ahead
A new funding package to support light rail systems in Northern England and the Midlands over the winter has been welcomed by UKTram....
Oct 22, 20201 min read


Tribute to heritage sector leader following landmark birthday
UKTram would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to one of the best-known figures in the light rail sector on reaching a...
Oct 22, 20203 min read


Light rail news roundup
In this weeks round-up of light rail news – engineering recruitment for West Midlands Metro expansion, Luas warns pedestrians of crossing...
Oct 15, 20203 min read


Continued support for light rail in Scotland welcomed by UKTram
Continued funding to support Edinburgh Trams and Glasgow Subway has been welcomed by UKTram, which has pressed for support for the light...
Oct 13, 20202 min read


Light rail news roundup
In your round up of Light Rail News this week – it’s Customer Service Week in Edinburgh, the end of Sheffield track works, Luas publishes...
Oct 7, 20204 min read


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
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