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Sector welcomes clarity on face coverings
Government plans to make face coverings mandatory on public transport have been welcomed by the organisation representing the UK’s light...
Jun 5, 20201 min read


Light rail news roundup
The ongoing coronavirus restrictions have presented the light rail sector with a series of major challenges, but throughout the pandemic...
Jun 5, 20202 min read


Driver biometrics project sees launch of new website
A pioneering project aimed at further improving tram safety by utilising the latest biometric monitoring technology has taken a...
Jun 2, 20201 min read


New Chair for light rail safety body
The organisation responsible for driving forward safety standards across the UK’s light rail sector has appointed a new Chair. Sue Byrne...
May 28, 20202 min read


Latest funding for light rail welcomed
Additional government funding to help light rail systems restore pre-coronavirus service levels has been welcomed by UKTram. The...
May 24, 20202 min read


24 hour tram trip to raise money
Seaton Tramway is excited to announce its TRAMATHON Fundraising Appeal, which will see a week of live videos streamed online to help...
May 18, 20202 min read


Sector Responds to New Coronavirus Guidance
The country’s light rail sector is continuing to ‘pull out all the stops’ to help keep customers and employees safe during the latest...
May 13, 20202 min read


More Covid-19 support needed for light rail
UKTram has welcomed the announcement of a £30 million support package for light rail systems in England but says more still needs to be...
May 3, 20202 min read


Tram Driver National Occupational Standards Review
Welcome! Help shape future of National Occupational Standards for Tram Drivers: UKTram are working with the Tram industry to review the...
Apr 30, 20202 min read


Support for light rail networks welcomed
A government commitment to support tram systems in England during the coronavirus outbreak has been welcomed by the organisation...
Apr 24, 20202 min read


Announcement on support expected soon
The government is set to announce details of a package of support for the light rail sector during the Covid-19 outbreak. James Hammett,...
Apr 22, 20201 min read


Feature highlights Centre of Excellence evolution
The role of UKTram’s Centre of Excellence in easing and assisting the delivery of new Light Rail systems and network extensions has been...
Apr 20, 20201 min read
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