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Light Rail News Roundup August 30, 2024
Edinburgh tram drivers prepare for an international competition, a student offer in Nottingham and WMM warning for motorists...
Aug 29, 20242 min read


Light Rail News Roundup August 23, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Musical soundtrack for West Midlands Metro, appointment boosts resilience and security in N
Aug 23, 20244 min read


Light Rail News Roundup August 16, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Partnership helps keep Metrolink customers hydrated, romance on Nottingham’s tram...
Aug 15, 20243 min read


Packed programme of speakers for summit
Excitement builds across the light rail sector ahead of a major event in Birmingham next month.
Aug 13, 20242 min read


Light Rail News Roundup August 9, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Work to starts on futureproofing Sheffield Supertram, Edinburgh Trams publishes festival...
Aug 8, 20242 min read


Light Rail News Roundup August 2, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Discounts on memorable days out thanks to West Midlands Metro, bike ban in place for Edinbu
Aug 1, 20242 min read


Debate highlights opportunities for rising stars of light rail
Nurturing the next generation of light rail professionals must be a key priority for the sector, and UKTram is helping to lead the way....
Jul 25, 20241 min read


Light Rail News Roundup July 26, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Pre-Metro raises cash for an air ambulance, NET teams up with a local university, LRSSB...
Jul 25, 20244 min read


Wheel-y Generous: Shuttle Driver Reaches £100,000 Charity Milestone
On July 2nd, Pre Metro Operations visited the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s new headquarters, located on the Shropshire/Staffordshire...
Jul 24, 20242 min read


Light Rail News Roundup July 19, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Youngsters enjoy a day to remember thanks to West Midlands Metro, work gets underway to...
Jul 18, 20243 min read


Light Rail news roundup July 12, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Support for the LGBTQ+ community in Nottingham, West Midlands Metro backs Jazz and Blues...
Jul 11, 20244 min read


Light Rail News Roundup July 5, 2024
Strike action called off in
London, tram team in Nottingham raise cash for charity, ticket changes in the West Midlands, and ...
Jul 4, 20243 min read


Light Rail News Roundup June 28, 2024
Award recognition for Edinburgh Trams and West Midlands Metro, auction of lost property on Tyne and Wear Metro and Luas celebrates 20 years
Jun 27, 20243 min read


Light Rail news roundup 21st June 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Corrie experience on Metrolink, West Midlands Metro celebrates orchestra partnership,...
Jun 26, 20243 min read


Light Rail news roundup 14th June 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Blackpool extension set for launch, additional trams in Sheffield, essential trackworks...
Jun 14, 20243 min read


Light Rail news roundup 7th June 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Manchester Metrolink, Edinburgh Trams and West Midlands Metro gear up for major events...
Jun 7, 20243 min read


Software delivers boost for trackworker safety
Virtual reality is set to deliver a major boost for light rail safety with the launch of a new training tool, for anyone working on or...
Jun 7, 20241 min read


Light Rail news roundup 31st May 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Landmark anniversaries celebrated in Edinburgh and the West Midlands, Metrolink keeps...
May 31, 20243 min read


Engineers meet online as best practice workshop postponed
Recent rail strikes failed to prevent 35 light rail engineers and suppliers from getting together to discuss a range of topical issues....
May 31, 20241 min read


Light Rail news roundup 24th May 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Support for Pride from West Midlands Metro, extra trams for ‘Swifties’ in Edinburgh,...
May 24, 20243 min read
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