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Boost for Safety Body Expected Soon
Work is continuing to strengthen an industry-wide safety body, despite the coronavirus lockdown. An announcement by Government on the...
Apr 17, 20202 min read


Eye-catching tribute to tram drivers
Two schoolboys have paid a special tribute to Nottingham’s tram drivers for helping to keep the city moving during the coronavirus...
Apr 16, 20202 min read


Praise for networks providing vital service
The response of UKTram members to the coronavirus outbreak has been praised by the leader of the organisation representing the UK’s light...
Apr 16, 20201 min read


Safety on our Transport Networks – Secretary of State for Transport
During this period of unprecedented disruption and uncertainty, the transport industry has risen magnificently to the challenges posed by...
Apr 14, 20201 min read


UK Light Rail Conference rescheduled
The organisers of this year’s UK Light Rail Conference, due to take place on May 19 – 20, have rescheduled the event in response to the...
Mar 30, 20201 min read


UKTram shares Covid-19 impact information with the DfT
With the support of its members, UKTram is providing the Government with important information on the response of light rail to the...
Mar 26, 20201 min read


Blackpool Transport making changes to services to enable safe travel for key workers
The company is reducing the frequency on its bus routes during the daytime, meaning there will be less services running each day and all...
Mar 25, 20201 min read


Nottingham responds to latest Coronavirus advice
Following the latest government advice to avoid all non-essential travel, Nottingham’s tram network is adjusting its timetable to reflect...
Mar 25, 20202 min read


Industry Best Practice during the Covid-19 outbreak
The Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday (March 23) of tighter restrictions on working, social interaction and travel to reduce the...
Mar 25, 20202 min read


Advice update from ORR
The Office of Rail and Road has produced new summary of its latest guidance on managing safety processes and procedures during the...
Mar 24, 20201 min read


Isle of Man Heritage Railways Suspend Operation
To help support efforts to prevent the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on the Island, Isle of Man Railways have been following advice...
Mar 20, 20202 min read


Peak Time Travel Pass Restrictions Lifted to Help Older People
Transport for West Midlands have joined forces with bus operators and West Midlands Metro to lift peak time travel pass restrictions to...
Mar 18, 20201 min read
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