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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 25, 20242 min read


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...
Feb 23, 20244 min read


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...
Feb 2, 20242 min read


BCIMO Opportunities in 2024!
The Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) is launching two discount schemes for organisations to benefit from when...
Jan 19, 20243 min read


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...
Nov 13, 20234 min read


George and the Stourbridge Shuttle stand Side By Side
The Stourbridge Shuttle is excited to announce a pop-up charity merchandising event on October 10, working in partnership with the...
Oct 6, 20231 min read


TOPAS Approved Light Rail Transit Signal
Mallatite Limited become the first UK company to gain TOPAS accreditation. With light rail becoming a more popular mode of transport in...
Feb 15, 20231 min read


Appeal for tram volunteers in Blackpool
Ahead of another busy season, Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours is appealing for volunteers to help it run a packed programme of activities....
Feb 1, 20231 min read


Students offered discounted tram travel for 80p a day with ‘refresher’ pass
NET is slashing the price of travel for students with a 6-month tram pass that will be available for the bargain price of £150 at three...
Jan 27, 20232 min read


Metro extension in Digbeth enters new phase as initial preparations begin for track laying
Urban realm improvements which will help transform Digbeth as part of the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension have been completed and new...
Nov 25, 20224 min read


Shuttle driver organises military parade
Stourbridge Shuttle Driver, David Spruce, has organised a military vehicle parade which will see around 25 military vehicles travel...
Nov 10, 20222 min read


Tram manager prepares to sleep rough for charity
Nottingham’s tram network is stepping up its support for some of the most vulnerable people in the communities it serves by backing an...
Oct 7, 20222 min read


Digital solutions driving down light rail costs
The benefits of using digital software applications to manage light rail assets and projects are to be put under the spotlight during an...
Sep 2, 20222 min read


Talbot Gateway Tram Extension reaches new milestone as tram testing will take place this week
Trams will run along the extended section of track along Talbot Road between North Pier & Blackpool North Tram Hub, as part of a...
Jul 1, 20222 min read


European award for Nottingham’s talented tram manager
A member of the team running Nottingham’s tram network has been recognised as a rising star in the European transport sector after...
Jun 20, 20222 min read


Pre Metro proposals published
Pre Metro are still pursuing their ambitions to segregate the current dual-track heavy rail lines between Stourbridge and the Round Oak...
Jan 28, 20221 min read


Christmas Comes Early for Stourbridge Charity
The popular Side by Side Theatre Company has recently been surprised with sponsorship from the Stourbridge Shuttle operators, Pre Metro,...
Dec 16, 20212 min read


New look tram unveiled as a ‘green symbol’ of Nottingham’s climate ambitions
NET and Nottingham City Council have unveiled a striking new look for one of Nottingham’s trams to help create a ‘green symbol’ of the...
Dec 2, 20212 min read


Stourbridge Dasher seeks alternative funding opportunities
The Stourbridge Dasher, the proposed passenger service between Stourbridge and Brierley Hill, is now seeking funding from sources other...
Nov 5, 20212 min read


Blackpool Trams win Most Improved System at Global Light Rail Awards
The Blackpool Tramway has won the award for the Most Improved System in 2020/21. The award, presented at the Honourable Artillery Company...
Oct 7, 20212 min read
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