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Light Rail News Roundup, April 25th, 2025
Edinburgh prepares for launch of ‘Tap on, Tap off’ payment system, procurement process for Metrolink operating and maintenance contract, West Midlands Metro offers discount for hospital staff and patients and NET resumes normal service following maintenance works.

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5 days ago4 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, April 11th, 2025
Plans for new pedestrian bridge spanning tram lines in Bury, West Midlands Metro launches Easter competition, BBC report on the Coventry VLR project, maintenance works in Edinburgh, Luas career opportunities and historical horse trams return for the 2025 season.

UKTram
Apr 114 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, April 5th, 2025
Progress on sector-wide light rail training and development, Blackpool Transport summer timetable, temporary changes to Dupertram, and more.

UKTram
Apr 56 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, March 28th, 2025
In the news this week: track replacement for Manchester Metrolink, Sheffield Supertram trials dog travel, West Midlands charity art project

UKTram
Mar 284 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, March 21, 2025
This week in light rail sector: Engineering works in Nottingham, fare changes in the West Midlands, Supertram halts onboard card payments...

UKTram
Mar 213 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, March 14th, 2025
International Women’s Day celebrated in Nottingham, Edinburgh and West Midlands, St Patrick’s Day Services on Luas, new DLR station plans...

UKTram
Mar 143 min read
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Leading role for donated tram at rail innovation event
Tram vehicle plays vital role at event showcasing decarbonisation at the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre

UKTram
Mar 132 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, February 21, 2025
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Sheffield Supertram joins national safety initiative, West Midland Metro employees vote...

UKTram
Feb 213 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, February 14, 2025
WMM seeks new apprentices, DLR to replace escalators at busy stop, Luas launches ‘We love it when’ campaign and new podcast from LRSSB...

UKTram
Feb 142 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, February 7, 2025
Rising customer satisfaction on WMM, consultation on dogs on trams in Sheffield, clean energy for Manchester Metrolink...

UKTram
Feb 74 min read
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Webinar - Beyond the tracks: what’s the cost of true urban regeneration?
Join the Egis in the UK team on Tuesday, 28 January at 13:00 (GMT) for ‘Beyond the tracks: what’s the cost of true urban regeneration?’.

UKTram
Jan 151 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, December 20, 2024
Networks get into the festive spirit with carols on trams in Sheffield, Christmas fundraiser by staff at Edinburgh Trams...

UKTram
Dec 20, 20244 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup November 15, 2024
Environmental Award for NET announced, seasonal celebrations underway in Edinburgh, Safer Travel in West Midlands...

UKTram
Nov 15, 20243 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup October 25, 2024
Tram named after Nottingham fashion designer, winter timetable in Blackpool, Edinburgh Trams steps up support for rugby fans...

UKTram
Oct 25, 20243 min read
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Light Rail Roundup November 18, 2024
MP visits shuttle depot, NET highlights fare evasion among young people, Halloween fun at Crich Tramway Village and...

UKTram
Oct 18, 20243 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...

UKTram
Jul 25, 20242 min read
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Minister of State for Rail and HS2 Visits BCIMO
The Minister of State for Rail and HS2, Huw Merriman, visited the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) on Thursday...

UKTram
Feb 23, 20244 min read
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Pre Metro Unveils a New YouTube Video: “The Stourbridge Shuttle: How Does It Work?”
Pre Metro, the operator of the renowned Stourbridge Shuttle, has released an insightful new YouTube video titled “How Does It Work?” This...

UKTram
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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BCIMO Opportunities in 2024!
The Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) is launching two discount schemes for organisations to benefit from when...

UKTram
Jan 19, 20243 min read
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BCIMO launches state-of-the-art event facilities
The Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC), operated by the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO), has...

UKTram
Nov 13, 20234 min read
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