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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...
May 25, 20222 min read


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...
May 20, 20223 min read


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...
May 18, 20221 min read


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...
May 17, 20221 min read


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...
May 13, 20223 min read


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...
May 12, 20221 min read


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...
May 6, 20223 min read


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...
May 5, 20221 min read


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...
Apr 29, 20222 min read


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...
Apr 22, 20223 min read


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...
Apr 22, 20221 min read


Light Rail news roundup 14th April 2022
The prospect of a landmark year for the light rail sector has been highlighted by a leading transport magazine. In the latest edition of...
Apr 14, 20224 min read


Opportunities for light rail highlighted in the trade media
The prospect of a landmark year for the light rail sector has been highlighted by a leading transport magazine. In the latest edition of...
Apr 14, 20221 min read


Light Rail news roundup 8th April 2022
Confirmation of a further £37 million in support for tram networks in Manchester, Nottingham, Sheffield, the North East and the West...
Apr 8, 20223 min read


Recruitment initiatives highlighted by light rail HR professionals
Light rail networks from across the UK have reported on the measures they’re taking to attract new staff as the country emerges from the...
Apr 8, 20222 min read


Further funding boost for light rail systems
Confirmation of a further £37 million in support for tram networks in Manchester, Nottingham, Sheffield, the North East and the West...
Apr 5, 20221 min read


Light Rail news roundup 1st April 2022
In light rail news this week – Trams back running to St Andrew Square in Edinburgh, bodywork repairs required in the West Midlands,...
Apr 1, 20223 min read


Weather challenges tackled by UKTram working group
The impact of adverse weather conditions on tram networks, and some effective measures to mitigate against them, have been put under the...
Apr 1, 20221 min read


Group welcomes patronage research
An ambitious research project aimed at boosting light rail patronage following the coronavirus pandemic has won the backing of marketing...
Apr 1, 20221 min read


Light Rail news roundup 25th March 2022
In this weeks light rail news – A-Z of Consent message on NET Tram, services suspended again in the West Midlands, trams return to...
Mar 25, 20223 min read
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