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Light rail in the spotlight at global transport event
The work of UKTram to encourage the adoption of light rail as an effective, green transport solution has been highlighted at a...
Jun 9, 20232 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 2nd June 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector –  Recruitment event in Blackpool, Harry Styles helps Edinburgh Trams to set new records,...
Jun 2, 20233 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 26th May 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector –  Date set for launch of new route in Edinburgh, Metrolink celebrates East Didsbury...
May 26, 20233 min read
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Group looks at extending the life of vehicles and equipment
The management of obsolete fleet and infrastructure has been explored during a recent meeting of tramway engineers from across the UK....
May 26, 20232 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 19th May 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Familiar voices on Manchester Metrolink, partnership to promote safer travel in...
May 19, 20234 min read
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Taskforce to help lead Light Rail Summit debates
Representatives from a key Department for Transport ‘Taskforce’ will be among the keynote speakers at a high-profile event later this...
May 19, 20231 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 12th May 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – A disability design group in Manchester, a career milestone for Assistant Safety...
May 12, 20233 min read
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Global growth for light rail systems
Representatives of light rail networks from around the world gathered in Zaragoza recently for high-profile event featuring presentations...
May 12, 20231 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 5th May 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Edinburgh Trams is shortlisted for prestigious awards, NET operator welcomes prison...
May 5, 20233 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 28th April 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Coronation celebrations at Crich Tramway Village, new OLE training guidance from the...
Apr 28, 20233 min read
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Sharing best practice to tackle anti-social behaviour
Marketing and customer service professionals from across the light rail sector are joining forces to help tackle anti-social behaviour on...
Apr 28, 20232 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 21st April 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – A major boost for light rail safety as new Accident and Incident Reporting (TAIR) system...
Apr 21, 20233 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 14th April 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Record ‘contactless’ journeys in Manchester, green grant for London tram depot, a...
Apr 14, 20234 min read
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Get ‘OnTrack’ with the news from UKTram and the LRSSB
Catch up with all the recent news from UKTram and the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board in the Spring issue of OnTrack, now available...
Apr 13, 20231 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 31st March 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Easter Bunnies hop onto trams in the West Midlands, fare increases in Nottingham, late...
Mar 31, 20233 min read
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Group focuses on third-party disruption to light rail operations
The impact of third-party actions on effective and reliable tramway operations has been highlighted at a recent meeting of the UKTram...
Mar 31, 20231 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 24th March 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Tram named after first woman to lead the UK’s largest local authority, history made in...
Mar 24, 20233 min read
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Congress provides European perspective on light rail challenges
New financing models for future light rail projects in Europe have been highlighted during a successful international event this week....
Mar 24, 20231 min read
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Tribute to Simon Johnston
The UKTram and Light Rail Safety and Standards Board teams would like to express their sadness at the news that Simon Johnston, editor of...
Mar 20, 20231 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 10th March 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – West Midlands Metro names new tram after entrepreneurs, free books on Manchester...
Mar 10, 20233 min read
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