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Light Rail news roundup 24th March 2023

Friday March 24, 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Tram named after first woman to lead the UK’s largest local authority, history made in Edinburgh as Trams to Newhaven project nears completion, recognition for Tyne and Wear Metro workers and an enhanced accident and incident reporting system has been welcomed by light rail leaders.

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Light Rail news roundup 10th March 2023

Friday March 10, 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – West Midlands Metro names new tram after entrepreneurs, free books on Manchester Metrolink, enlargement of DLR depot given the green light, tram ticket offers for rugby fans in Edinburgh and the LRSSB appoints a data analyst. 

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Light Rail news roundup 3rd March 2023

Friday March 3, 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Edinburgh Trams becomes a Living Wage employer, over £1m for improved cycle storage at stops across Metrolink’s Bury line, engineering works in Dublin and first new train for Tyne and Wear Metro.

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Light Rail news roundup 24th February 2023

Friday February 24, 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – West Midlands Metro votes for a charity of the year, NET teams up with community group, Crich prepares for the summer season and campaign targets anti-social behaviour in Greater Manchester. 

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Light Rail news roundup 17th February 2023

Friday February 17, 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Motorists in Manchester urged to be ‘tram aware’, free travel for firefighters in Edinburgh, new trains for Docklands and poetry on Tyne & Wear Metro.

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Light Rail news roundup 10th February 2023

Friday February 10, 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – West Midland Metro employees raise cash for charity, a member of the Edinburgh Trams team in line for award and recognition for Seaton’s commitment to providing unforgettable visitor experiences. 

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Light Rail news roundup 3rd February 2023

Friday February 3, 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Rugby ticket offer returns to Edinburgh, essential engineering works in Dublin, customers save money on Tyne and Wear Metro, and an appeal for volunteers from Blackpool Heritage Tours. 

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Light Rail news roundup 27th January 2023

Friday January 27, 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Work is underway on a new depot in the West Midlands, overhead lines to be connected in Edinburgh as part of the Trams to Newhaven project, engineering work in Sheffield and a student travel offer from NET in Nottingham. 

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Light Rail news roundup 20th January 2023

Friday January 20, 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – New travel to work scheme on the Fylde Coast, essential maintenance in the West Midlands, attractions return to Seaton Tramway and the LRSSB embarks on a new research project.

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