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Young people urged to consider careers in light rail engineering
Opportunities for a rewarding career in engineering within the UK’s expanding light rail sector are being put under the spotlight this...
Nov 2, 20213 min read


Light Rail News Roundup 22nd October 2021
In this weeks light rail news – safety reminders on Metrolink, Edinburgh promotes family ticket to half-term day trippers, Halloween...
Oct 22, 20214 min read


Working groups report growth in patronage
Patronage continues to grow across all networks since the lifting of coronavirus restrictions, recent meetings of UKTram working groups...
Oct 22, 20212 min read


Light Rail News Roundup 15th October 2021
In light rail news this week – radio upgrade in Blackpool, Stourbridge Shuttle release VLR video, consultation on Manchester ‘Bee...
Oct 15, 20215 min read


New report strengthens case for light rail support
A new report highlighting how Britain’s light rail systems are instrumental in supporting economic growth, promoting social inclusion,...
Oct 15, 20211 min read


Light rail news roundup 8th October 2021
In Light Rail news this week – Mandip walks 100 miles to raise £1400 for cancer charity, 5 million journeys using Manchester’s...
Oct 8, 20214 min read


UKTram and LRSSB celebrate awards recognition
UKTram and the organisation responsible for light rail safety have scooped a series of prestigious accolades at a high-profile event...
Oct 7, 20212 min read


Blackpool Trams win Most Improved System at Global Light Rail Awards
The Blackpool Tramway has won the award for the Most Improved System in 2020/21. The award, presented at the Honourable Artillery Company...
Oct 7, 20212 min read


Successful summit sees launch of far-reaching strategy
A bold vision to help drive the expansion of light rail in the UK has been welcomed by sector leaders at a high-profile summit. The...
Oct 7, 20212 min read


Views sought on new national standards for tram driver trainers
A pioneering project to enhance driver training standards across light rail has taken a major step forward with the launch of a...
Oct 5, 20213 min read


Light rail news roundup 1st October 2021
In light rail news this week – commuter discounts on West Midlands Metro, ‘Chase the Tram’ raises money for NET charity, Tangerine Ticket...
Oct 1, 20214 min read


Launch of online system to boost safety-critical process
An innovative new system designed to speed up and simplify the process of applying for permission to work near a tramway has been...
Oct 1, 20212 min read
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