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Impact of pandemic reflected in latest tram statistics
New figures have revealed the full impact of Covid-19 restrictions on tram patronage and revenues, highlighting the importance of...
Jul 2, 20212 min read


UKTram welcomes latest tranche of funding in Scotland
Continued financial support for Edinburgh Trams and Glasgow Subway from the Scottish Government has been welcomed by the organisation...
Jun 28, 20211 min read


Light rail news roundup 25th June 2021
In this week’s light rail news round-up – a Summer of improvement works in Manchester, NET signs Armed Forces Covenant, film highlights...
Jun 25, 20213 min read


Extension of Covid support welcomed
An extension to emergency support for light rail systems has been welcomed by UKTram. In March, the Department for Transport announced...
Jun 21, 20211 min read


Light rail news roundup 18th June 2021
In light rail news this week – support grows for the ‘Stourbridge Dasher’, NET donates future ‘antiques’, services resume on West...
Jun 18, 20213 min read


HR professionals continue to respond to Covid challenges
Recovery from the pandemic, and supporting staff with continuing testing, vaccinations and self-isolation continue to challenge HR...
Jun 18, 20211 min read


Dudley residents weigh in on the proposed ‘Stourbridge Dasher’
The proposed ‘Stourbridge Dasher’ service has been backed by Stourbridge MP Suzanne Webb, Dudley South MP Mike Wood and also received...
Jun 18, 20213 min read


NET memorabilia donated to tram museum
Future ‘antiques’ from across Nottingham’s tram network are being preserved for posterity. Following a refresh of signage that’s been in...
Jun 18, 20212 min read


Light rail news roundup 11th June 2021
In this week’s light rail news – new book celebrates 40 years of Tyne & Wear Metro, services suspended in the West Midlands, images show...
Jun 11, 20212 min read


Light rail news roundup 4th June 2021
In light rail news this week – full timetable is restored in Edinburgh, track maintenance continues in Sheffield and on Luas, film...
Jun 4, 20214 min read


Light rail news roundup 28th May 2021
In this weeks light rail news – timetable changes in Blackpool for Talbot Square works, NET asks customers to ‘trust the tram’, driver...
May 28, 20213 min read


Metro plans to keep customers moving during bridge demolition
West Midlands Metro is putting in place a number of measures to help keep its customers moving during the demolition of an old road...
May 27, 20212 min read


National standards to be set for driver trainers
Training for tram drivers is set for a major boost with the launch of a new project by the organisation representing the UK light rail...
May 27, 20211 min read


Light rail news roundup 21st May 2021
In light rail news this week – changes to Metro services while bridge is demolished, new ticket for day trippers launched in Edinburgh,...
May 21, 20214 min read


Keep up to date with all the news from UKTram
As the country sees the further easing of coronavirus restrictions, the latest issue of the UKTram newsletter includes all the latest on...
May 18, 20211 min read


Light rail news roundup 14th May 2021
In this week’s round up of Light Rail news – Metrolink Trams clock up more than one-hundred million km, homelessness charity thanks NET...
May 14, 20214 min read


Engineers remain on track despite Covid challenges
The UKTram Engineering Group continues go from strength-to-strength despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, with the latest...
May 14, 20212 min read


Back public transport to help high streets and avoid gridlock, businesses warn PM
UKTram has joined an unprecedented coalition of organisations representing shops, offices, restaurants, venues, public transport...
May 9, 20213 min read


Light rail news roundup 7th May 2021
In light rail news this week – Edinburgh backs ‘Service With Respect’ campaign, video released by Stourbridge Shuttle, knitted birthday...
May 7, 20213 min read


Fresh challenges as customers return to trams
Most UK light rail systems have now returned to a full operational timetable and all have reported increases in patronage following the...
May 6, 20211 min read
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