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Light Rail News Roundup June 28, 2024
Award recognition for Edinburgh Trams and West Midlands Metro, auction of lost property on Tyne and Wear Metro and Luas celebrates 20 years
Jun 28, 20243 min read


Light Rail news roundup 21st June 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Corrie experience on Metrolink, West Midlands Metro celebrates orchestra partnership,...
Jun 26, 20243 min read


Light Rail news roundup 14th June 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Blackpool extension set for launch, additional trams in Sheffield, essential trackworks...
Jun 14, 20243 min read


Light Rail news roundup 7th June 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Manchester Metrolink, Edinburgh Trams and West Midlands Metro gear up for major events...
Jun 7, 20243 min read


Software delivers boost for trackworker safety
Virtual reality is set to deliver a major boost for light rail safety with the launch of a new training tool, for anyone working on or...
Jun 7, 20241 min read


Light Rail news roundup 31st May 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Landmark anniversaries celebrated in Edinburgh and the West Midlands, Metrolink keeps...
May 31, 20243 min read


Engineers meet online as best practice workshop postponed
Recent rail strikes failed to prevent 35 light rail engineers and suppliers from getting together to discuss a range of topical issues....
May 31, 20241 min read


Light Rail news roundup 24th May 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Support for Pride from West Midlands Metro, extra trams for ‘Swifties’ in Edinburgh,...
May 24, 20243 min read


Tickets available online for Light Rail Summit
Anyone planning to attend UKTram’s high-profile Light Rail Summit can now secure their place by booking online. Tickets for the event are...
May 24, 20241 min read


Light Rail news roundup 17th May 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Artistic youngster wins West Midland Metro’s birthday competition, marketing...
May 17, 20243 min read


Security in the spotlight at sector summit
Safety and security on the UK’s light rail networks will be a key focus of a major sector event later this year. Organised by UKTram, the...
May 17, 20241 min read


Light Rail news roundup 10th May 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – LRSSB appoints new board member, Edinburgh Trams reflects on success as anniversary...
May 10, 20243 min read
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