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Last few tickets for Light Rail Summit
Just a handful of free tickets remain for one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the light rail calendar. Attracting senior...

UKTram
Aug 18, 20231 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 11th August 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Tram ticket offer for football fans in Blackpool, customers in Edinburgh reminded of...

UKTram
Aug 11, 20232 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 4th August 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Dog trials on West Midlands Metro, engineering works in Nottingham and Dublin, and a...

UKTram
Aug 4, 20233 min read
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Blackpool showcases innovative safety system
A demonstration of the latest obstacle detection and avoidance technology has been staged for light rail professionals during a recent...

UKTram
Aug 4, 20231 min read
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Applications open for the role of UKTram Chair
Applications are now open for the role of Chair of the UKTram Board, and the light rail sector’s representative body is looking for a...

UKTram
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 28th July 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – West Midlands Metro celebrates games legacy, Tyne & Wear Metro warns of trespass...

UKTram
Jul 28, 20233 min read
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Packed programme of speakers for Light Rail Summit
Light rail professionals are being urged to book now or miss out on a place at a high-profile event featuring presentations by key...

UKTram
Jul 28, 20231 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 21st July 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – All night trams in Edinburgh for the festival season, milestone for Metro extension...

UKTram
Jul 21, 20233 min read
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UKTram support for Net Zero innovation project
A pioneering initiative aimed at driving innovation and economic growth by supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the...

UKTram
Jul 21, 20231 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 17th July 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – enforcement action extended to more park and ride sites in Nottingham, a police...

UKTram
Jul 17, 20233 min read
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Event highlights funding opportunities for light rail innovators
Firms operating in the light rail sector have the opportunity to find out how to access funding for projects driving innovation in the...

UKTram
Jul 17, 20231 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 7th July 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Tramway heritage celebrated in the West Midlands, first tests of new train in Tyne and...

UKTram
Jul 7, 20233 min read
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Challenges and opportunities discussed in talks with Minister
Talks this week with the government minister responsible for light rail have seen UKTram highlight challenges faced by the sector while...

UKTram
Jul 7, 20231 min read
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UKTram outlines plans for 2023/24
The organisation representing the UK light rail sector has set out its priorities for the next 12 months, including working with members...

UKTram
Jul 6, 20231 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 30th June 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Engineering works in Manchester to see two stops close over summer, exclusive discounts...

UKTram
Jun 30, 20233 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 23rd June 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Safety campaign launched in the West Midlands, Edinburgh Trams welcomes visitors to the...

UKTram
Jun 23, 20233 min read
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Initiative highlighted potential of light rail schemes
An intense programme to assess the potential of proposed light rail projects has found that a number of schemes are in a ‘good place’ for...

UKTram
Jun 23, 20232 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 16th June 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Blackpool deal for dads on Father’s Day, Sunshine on Leith as Edinburgh Transport...

UKTram
Jun 16, 20233 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 9th June 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector –  First customers head for Newhaven following successful route launch, industrial action...

UKTram
Jun 9, 20233 min read
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Light rail in the spotlight at global transport event
The work of UKTram to encourage the adoption of light rail as an effective, green transport solution has been highlighted at a...

UKTram
Jun 9, 20232 min read
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