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Operators to share best practice on tackling anti-social behaviour
Light rail operators from across the UK, together with colleagues from Dublin, are joining forces to look at ways of tackling anti-social...
UKTram
Jul 1, 20221 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 24th June 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – A European award for a talented tram manager in Nottingham, industrial action in Croydon...
UKTram
Jun 24, 20222 min read
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Funding boost for light rail
The organisation responsible for light rail safety in the UK is all set to press ahead with its vital work thanks to continued government...
UKTram
Jun 21, 20222 min read
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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...
UKTram
Jun 20, 20222 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 17th June 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Records set in Manchester as music fans flock to the city and Edinburgh Trams also...
UKTram
Jun 17, 20223 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 10th June 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Services resume in the West Midlands, a new tram wrap in Edinburgh, Jubilee tree...
UKTram
Jun 10, 20223 min read
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New chair in place as engineering group backs research project
Light Rail engineers have welcomed the new chairman of an influential working group. Ian Hale, Infrastructure Manager at London Trams was...
UKTram
Jun 10, 20221 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 1st June 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Blackpool and Nottingham, an update on services from...
UKTram
Jun 1, 20223 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 27th May 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – winning ideas from Tyne & Wear young inventors, more frequent services in Blackpool,...
UKTram
May 27, 20223 min read
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Retirement tribute to Heritage Group chairman
One of the leading advocates for preserving light rail’s rich heritage is standing down from his role as chairman of a high-profile forum...
UKTram
May 25, 20222 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 20th May 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Superheroes in Tyne & Wear, family fun in Edinburgh, new park and ride spaces for...
UKTram
May 20, 20223 min read
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Expansion of biometric technology trials
Volunteers from tram networks across the country have joined a pioneering project that’s using biometric monitoring technology to further...
UKTram
May 18, 20221 min read
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Patronage recovering but challenges ahead for light rail
Light rail systems around the UK are continuing to rebuild patronage following the coronavirus pandemic, but fresh challenges are now...
UKTram
May 17, 20221 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 13th May 2022
Transport Minister Baroness Vere has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at a high-profile event in September that’s set to attract...
UKTram
May 13, 20223 min read
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Minister named as summit’s keynote speaker
Transport Minister Baroness Vere has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at a high-profile event in September that’s set to attract...
UKTram
May 12, 20221 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 6th May 2022
An experienced light rail customer services professional has been confirmed as a Non-executive Director of the sector’s representative...
UKTram
May 6, 20223 min read
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Customer service professional joins UKTram Board
An experienced light rail customer services professional has been confirmed as a Non-executive Director of the sector’s representative...
UKTram
May 5, 20221 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 29th April 2022
In light rail news this week – NET sponsors World Masters Hockey, wheel sets in production for Tyne & Wear’s new fleet, weekend Red Line...
UKTram
Apr 29, 20222 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 22nd April 2022
The recent lifting of remaining Covid restrictions, combined with the continued popularity of ‘staycation’ holidays, looks set to provide...
UKTram
Apr 22, 20223 min read
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Heritage tramways plan for post-covid summer season
The recent lifting of remaining Covid restrictions, combined with the continued popularity of ‘staycation’ holidays, looks set to provide...
UKTram
Apr 22, 20221 min read
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