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Light Rail News Roundup September 13, 2024

Friday September 13, 2024

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – New travel app launched in South Yorkshire, union threatens industrial action in Nottingham, Luas inviting customers to meet managers, TfL issues tram fleet tender and Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre hosts first tour. London Trams The search for a manufacturer to design and build […]

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Light Rail News Roundup September 6, 2024

Friday September 6, 2024

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – West Midlands Metro drivers aiming for championship success in Frankfurt, Edinburgh Trams issues authority to work reminder, temporary closures in London, and Tram Car 23 returns to Seaton tramway.

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Light Rail News Roundup August 30, 2024

Friday August 30, 2024

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Edinburgh tram drivers prepare for an international competition, a student offer in Nottingham, and West Midlands Metro warning for careless motorists.

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Centre of Excellence on track for award

The work of UKTram’s Centre of Excellence has earned it a place on the shortlist for a top industry accolade.

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Light Rail News Roundup August 23, 2024

Friday 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 Nottingham, Pre Metro restores VLR railcar, essential maintenance at Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester, Teddy Bear picnic at Tramway Village and timetable announced for lights switch-on in Blackpool.

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Milestone celebrated as first phase of trackwork completed on Moor Street Queensway

The first phase of trackwork has been successfully completed on Moor Street Queensway as works that will pave the way for the partial opening of the Birmingham Eastside extension gathers pace.

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Former Railcar Prototype given a new lease of life at VLRNIC.

Pre Metro is working with Lightweight Community Transport Limited (LCT) to retrofit the former PPM Car 12 Railcar.

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Light Rail News Roundup August 16,2024

Friday August 16, 2024

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Partnership helps keep Metrolink customers hydrated, romance on Nottingham’s tram network, concertgoers in Edinburgh urged to take the tram, timetable changes in Blackpool and defibrillator installed at South Shields Transport Interchange. 

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Packed programme of speakers for summit

Excitement is building across the light rail sector ahead of a major event in Birmingham next month.

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