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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...
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


Venue for Summit announced
The impressive Deansgate headquarters of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has been named as the venue for an eagerly anticipated...
Mar 25, 20221 min read


Light Rail News Roundup 18th March 2022
In this weeks light rail news – NET users told to ‘pay up duck’, recruitment drive launches in Edinburgh, zonal ticketing introduced in...
Mar 18, 20223 min read


Light Rail News Roundup 11th March 2022
In light rail news this week – WM Metro name charity of the year, tram named after NET community hero, Edinburgh Trams link with electric...
Mar 11, 20223 min read


Light Rail News Roundup 4th March 2022
In Light Rail news this week – prestigious award for Edinburgh Trams, NET seeks customer feedback, pay-as-you-go travel on Metro, Seaton...
Mar 4, 20223 min read


UKTram welcomes further funding to safeguard services
The organisation representing the UK’s light rail sector has welcomed further funding for essential transport services as the country...
Mar 3, 20221 min read


Light Rail News Roundup 4th February 2022
In light rail news this week – York Place stop closes in Edinburgh, NET shuttle buses for big cup derby, free parking extended in Tyne &...
Feb 4, 20223 min read


Dialogue with the DfT highlighted during meeting
Senior figures from across the light rail sector have heard how UKTram is continuing to work closely with the Department for Transport on...
Feb 4, 20221 min read


Last chance to book for Excellence Day event
Time is running out to book a place on the first Mainspring LRT Excellence Day of 2022, which has been organised in partnership with...
Feb 2, 20221 min read


Light Rail News Roundup 28th January 2022
In light rail news this week – Metrolink park & ride site reopens with more spaces, late night safety scheme on NET, Shuttle operator...
Jan 28, 20224 min read


Pre Metro proposals published
Pre Metro are still pursuing their ambitions to segregate the current dual-track heavy rail lines between Stourbridge and the Round Oak...
Jan 28, 20221 min read
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