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Friday April 26, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – The opening of Blackpool extension approaches, Edinburgh Trams on track for another prestigious award, Manchester Metrolink celebrates record customer numbers, and Tyne & Wear Metro promotes level crossing safety.
ReadFriday April 19, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Edinburgh Trams creates diverse work environment, LRSSB support for South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, Manchester Metrolink prepares for launch of new venue, and refurbishment of iconic footbridge completed on Tyne & Wear Metro.
ReadFriday April 12, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Dogs remain welcome on West Midlands Metro, shorter trains on some DLR services, overhead line renewal work on Tyne & Wear Metro, and Luis reminds customers of special numbers to report anti-social behaviour.
ReadFriday April 5, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Primary schools set to lead Metro birthday celebrations, anti-social behaviour campaign returns to Tyne & Wear Metro, new ‘tap on, tap off’ ticket launch in Nottingham, and extra trams for Edinburgh’s Terminal V festival.
ReadFriday March 22, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Edinburgh Trams shortlisted for top award, customer confidence in NET increases, Luas supports cancer charity, and Manchester Metrolink forges partnership with Co-op Live.
ReadFriday March 15, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Birthday celebrations in Nottingham, West Midlands Metro chooses charity of the year, Easter offers from Edinburgh Trams, award recognition for operator of Tyne & Wear Metro, and new era for Sheffield Supertram.
ReadFriday March 8, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector –West Midlands Metro and Luas celebrate International Women’s Day, recognition for Seaton Tramway, bike trials on Manchester Metrolink, a £3.4m track replacement scheme on Tyne & Wear Metro, and the LRSSB is recruiting for two key roles.
ReadFriday March 1, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – £20 million investment in Manchester Metrolink, stops earn safety accreditation in the West Midlands, upgrades over Easter in Croydon, and successful completion of Tyne & Wear works.
ReadFriday February 23, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Successful fare evasion crackdowns in Manchester and Nottingham, Patronage figures reflect growing popularity of trams in Edinburgh, and an open day for seasonal conductors in Blackpool.
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