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Light Rail news roundup 12th January 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Landmark year ahead for the LRSSB, Metro support for culture in Wolverhampton, fun for...
Jan 12, 20243 min read
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Summit set to return to Birmingham venue
Light rail professionals are being urged to ‘save the date’ for a high-profile annual event that’s set to return to Birmingham later this...
Jan 12, 20241 min read
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Operators highlight bodycam benefits
Body-worn cameras are making a significant contribution to enhancing security on UK tramways, sector professionals have reported. Worn by...
Jan 12, 20241 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 5th January 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – More frequent tram services in Manchester, special ticket offers in Manchester,...
Jan 5, 20243 min read
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New Year promises fresh opportunities for light rail
With recent commitments to investment in regional transport infrastructure, 2024 promises to be a pivotal year for light rail believes...
Jan 3, 20242 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 22nd December 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Edinburgh Trams set to score with special rugby tickets, Lioness recognised with tram...
Dec 22, 20233 min read
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Heritage tramways report successful season
The UK’s preserved tramways have enjoyed a busy year as the custodians of the country’s rich light rail heritage continue their...
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 15th December 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Christmas jumpers raise cash for charity in Edinburgh, motorists targeted in campaign to...
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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Funding band for tram driver apprenticeships approved
A national standard for tram driver training is a step closer with the expansion of a popular apprenticeship programme to cover the light...
Dec 11, 20232 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 8th December 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – New Chair for West Midlands Metro operator, cycle safety campaign in Edinburgh, a fare...
Dec 8, 20232 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 1st December 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Father Christmas gets a Bee makeover in Manchester, festive tram timetable in Blackpool,...
Dec 1, 20234 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 24th November 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Campaign aimed at men and boys in Manchester, MD appointed in the West Midlands, a crack...
Nov 24, 20233 min read
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Engineers highlight importance of track welding standards
Light rail engineers from across the UK have identified improvements to track welding methods as an effective way to improve operational...
Nov 24, 20231 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 17th November 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Dogs on trams in the West Midlands, Edinburgh Trams provide a boost for Poppy Appeal,...
Nov 17, 20233 min read
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UKTram appoints high-profile Chair
A highly experienced transport executive has been appointed as the new Chair of the organisation representing the country’s light rail...
Nov 17, 20232 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...
Nov 13, 20234 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 10th November 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Networks pay tribute to armed services over Remembrance weekend, new trains pass power...
Nov 10, 20234 min read
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UKTram helping to lead integrated transport debate
UKTram is to play a key role in the promotion of integrated public transport solutions, with the organisation’s Managing Director joining...
Nov 10, 20231 min read
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Coventry Very Light Rail vehicle tested on revolutionary track for first time
The pioneering Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) project has achieved a major milestone with successful running of the vehicle on its test...
Nov 7, 20232 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 3rd November 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Extra trams at peak times in the West Midlands, comedy performances on trams in...
Nov 3, 20234 min read
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