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Tram capacity the ‘hot topic’ during online meeting
The impact of new customer travel patterns in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic proved one of the main topics of discussion at...
Jun 30, 20201 min read


Light rail news roundup
In a week that saw face coverings become mandatory on public transport in England, marketing and customer services professionals from...
Jun 23, 20202 min read


Sharing best practice on coronavirus communications
Marketing and customer services professionals from across the light rail sector have been sharing valuable insights into measures taken...
Jun 22, 20202 min read


Check the temperature before taking the tram!
West Midlands Metro has launched an innovative online ‘heat map’ to help customers maintain safe social distancing when travelling by...
Jun 15, 20201 min read


UKTram helps shape new face coverings guidance
Additional government guidance on the wearing of face coverings on public transport has broadly met the expectations of operators says...
Jun 15, 20201 min read


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
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