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Industry voices unite for light rail roundtable
UKTram Chair Steve Edwards recently joined key industry voices for a light rail roundtable hosted by the Rail Forum, held as part of a wider rail immersion programme for Mike Hill, Deputy Director Rail & Maritime at the Department for Business and Trade.

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Apr 111 min read
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UKTram joins global Transport Leaders at UITP meeting in Turin
Represented by our Lead Engineer, Phill Terry, the event brought together international experts to explore integrated transport solutions.

UKTram
Apr 72 min read
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UKTram explores innovative VLR progress in Coventry
Representatives from UKTram and WMCA viewed the first stage installation of the Coventry Very Light Rail innovative.

UKTram
Apr 71 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.

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Apr 56 min read
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Scheduling, strategy and safety in focus at the Sheffield Light Rail Operators Committee (LROC) meeting
Colleagues from across the light rail sector came together in Sheffield for a productive Light Rail Operators Committee (LROC) meeting...

UKTram
Apr 22 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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Plans to recruit and retain light rail highlighted at international event
European light rail leaders have heard how colleagues in the UK are planning to recruit & retain the next generation of sector professionals

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Mar 271 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...

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Mar 213 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

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Mar 132 min read
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UKTram praises vision on show at transport infrastructure event
An event in Manchester this week has highlighted the opportunities for light rail as part of the integrated transport networks of the future

UKTram
Mar 61 min read
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Light Rail Engineers highlight grey areas of Asset Management
Managing the challenge posed by ‘grey assets’ has been put under the spotlight by light rail engineers during a recent best practice day or

UKTram
Feb 272 min read
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UKTram pledges support for high-profile transport infrastructure event
The organisation representing light rail in the UK has been named a key supporter of a landmark transport event in Manchester next month.

UKTram
Feb 132 min read
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UKTram campaigns for the reintroduction of parliamentary bill
Light rail leaders pledge to step up campaign for a change in the law that will allow young people to volunteer on heritage tramways

UKTram
Jan 301 min read
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Date set for Light Rail Summit’s return to Birmingham
A high-profile annual event that attracts light rail leaders from across the UK is to be staged in Birmingham again this year.

UKTram
Jan 241 min read
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UKTram team pledges unwavering commitment to members in 2025
Driving sector growth and promoting sustainability will remain key priorities for UKTram in 2025.

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Jan 62 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...

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Dec 20, 20244 min read
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