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Thursday April 13, 2023
Catch up with all the recent news from UKTram and the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board in the Spring issue of OnTrack, now available to download here.
Inside you can read all about UKTram’s Interim Chair, and the appointment of a data analyst at the LRSSB as it prepares for the launch of an upgraded accident and incident reporting system.
There are also updates on the publication of new light rail guidance documents and reports from recent sector working group meetings.
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Friday March 31, 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Easter Bunnies hop onto trams in the West Midlands, fare increases in Nottingham, late night services in Edinburgh and summer season set to get underway on the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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