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Light Rail News Roundup August 9, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Work to starts on futureproofing Sheffield Supertram, Edinburgh Trams publishes festival...
Aug 8, 20242 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup August 2, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Discounts on memorable days out thanks to West Midlands Metro, bike ban in place for Edinbu
Aug 1, 20242 min read
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Debate highlights opportunities for rising stars of light rail
Nurturing the next generation of light rail professionals must be a key priority for the sector, and UKTram is helping to lead the way....
Jul 25, 20241 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup July 26, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Pre-Metro raises cash for an air ambulance, NET teams up with a local university, LRSSB...
Jul 25, 20244 min read
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Wheel-y Generous: Shuttle Driver Reaches £100,000 Charity Milestone
On July 2nd, Pre Metro Operations visited the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s new headquarters, located on the Shropshire/Staffordshire...
Jul 24, 20242 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup July 19, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Youngsters enjoy a day to remember thanks to West Midlands Metro, work gets underway to...
Jul 18, 20243 min read
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Light Rail news roundup July 12, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Support for the LGBTQ+ community in Nottingham, West Midlands Metro backs Jazz and Blues...
Jul 11, 20244 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup July 5, 2024
Strike action called off in
London, tram team in Nottingham raise cash for charity, ticket changes in the West Midlands, and ...
Jul 4, 20243 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup June 28, 2024
Award recognition for Edinburgh Trams and West Midlands Metro, auction of lost property on Tyne and Wear Metro and Luas celebrates 20 years
Jun 27, 20243 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 14th June 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector –  Blackpool extension set for launch, additional trams in Sheffield, essential trackworks...
Jun 14, 20243 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 7th June 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector –  Manchester Metrolink, Edinburgh Trams and West Midlands Metro gear up for major events...
Jun 7, 20243 min read
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Software delivers boost for trackworker safety
Virtual reality is set to deliver a major boost for light rail safety with the launch of a new training tool, for anyone working on or...
Jun 7, 20241 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 31st May 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector –  Landmark anniversaries celebrated in Edinburgh and the West Midlands, Metrolink keeps...
May 31, 20243 min read
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Engineers meet online as best practice workshop postponed
Recent rail strikes failed to prevent 35 light rail engineers and suppliers from getting together to discuss a range of topical issues....
May 31, 20241 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 24th May 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector –  Support for Pride from West Midlands Metro, extra trams for ‘Swifties’ in Edinburgh,...
May 24, 20243 min read
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Tickets available online for Light Rail Summit
Anyone planning to attend UKTram’s high-profile Light Rail Summit can now secure their place by booking online. Tickets for the event are...
May 24, 20241 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 17th May 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector –  Artistic youngster wins West Midland Metro’s birthday competition, marketing...
May 17, 20243 min read
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Security in the spotlight at sector summit
Safety and security on the UK’s light rail networks will be a key focus of a major sector event later this year. Organised by UKTram, the...
May 17, 20241 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 10th May 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector –  LRSSB appoints new board member, Edinburgh Trams reflects on success as anniversary...
May 10, 20243 min read
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Clean Futures project praised following landmark event
A pioneering initiative supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the transport industry has been praised by UKTram as the...
May 10, 20242 min read
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