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Light rail news roundup 23rd July 2021
In this week’s light rail news – ribbon cut on new Metro training academy, NET stars in short film premiere, extra validators installed...
Jul 23, 20214 min read


Leaders gather to help shape industry
“Why does the Government continue to provide funding to support light rail? Because we recognise that it’s a very attractive form of...
Jul 23, 20212 min read


Launch of Academy and recruitment campaign reflect Metro jobs boost
West Midlands Metro is set to create more than 160 new jobs as it expands with new lines due to open or being constructed in Birmingham...
Jul 23, 20213 min read


Light rail news roundup 16th July 2021
In light rail news this week – NET supports ‘Step Out, Stay Out’ campaign, Edinburgh Trams pauses service to honour dear friend and...
Jul 16, 20213 min read


Marketeers prepare for lifting of restrictions
Light rail networks in England have been gearing up for the lifting of remaining coronavirus restrictions on July 19, marketeers and...
Jul 15, 20211 min read


Light rail news roundup 9th July 2021
In our round up of light rail news this week – ‘Green machine’ tram in Sheffield, more park & ride spaces on Metrolink, interior designs...
Jul 9, 20214 min read


Very Light Rail will be showcased at the Light Rail Conference
Pre Metro will be travelling up North to the Light Rail Conference on the 13th and 14th July. The operators of the Stourbridge Shuttle...
Jul 8, 20211 min read


Easing of restrictions brings fresh challenges for operators
The easing of some coronavirus restrictions has presented fresh challenges for light rail operators, the latest meeting of a UKTram...
Jul 8, 20211 min read


‘Save the date’ for landmark summit
A vision for the future of trams and other metro systems in the UK is to be put under the spotlight in September as part of a...
Jul 7, 20211 min read


Light rail news roundup 2nd July 2021
In light rail news this week – Metro steps up recruitment ahead of expansion, NET joins city Windrush anniversary celebrations, frequency...
Jul 2, 20214 min read


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
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