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Better Value ‘tool kit’ welcomed by light rail experts

Thursday December 16, 2021

A joint initiative that could help drive innovative solutions to the UK’s future transport needs has been welcomed by light rail experts.

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New look tram unveiled as a ‘green symbol’ of Nottingham’s climate ambitions

Thursday December 2, 2021

NET and Nottingham City Council have unveiled a striking new look for one of Nottingham’s trams to help create a ‘green symbol’ of the city’s ambitious ‘Carbon Neutral Nottingham 2028’ climate goals.

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Recruitment challenges reported by group

Wednesday December 1, 2021

HR professionals from across the light rail sector have reported that recruitment remains a challenge in a highly competitive employment environment.

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Engineers focus on track worker safety

Tuesday November 30, 2021

Improving track worker safety was a key topic under discussion at a recent meeting of engineers from the light rail sector.

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Date set for ‘not to be missed’ event

Wednesday November 17, 2021

Following the success of this year’s extended Light Rail Summit in Edinburgh, UKTram and the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board have announced plans for an even more ambitious event in 2022.

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Latest funding package provides security for networks in Scotland

Thursday November 11, 2021

An additional £2.2 million of emergency funding for light rail in Scotland will help operators plan ahead with renewed confidence.

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Stourbridge Dasher seeks alternative funding opportunities

Friday November 5, 2021

The Stourbridge Dasher, the proposed passenger service between Stourbridge and Brierley Hill, is now seeking funding from sources other than the Department for Transport’s ‘Restoring Your Railway’ scheme.

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Young people urged to consider careers in light rail engineering

Tuesday November 2, 2021

Opportunities for a rewarding career in engineering within the UK’s expanding light rail sector are being put under the spotlight this week.

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Working groups report growth in patronage

Friday October 22, 2021

Patronage continues to grow across all networks since the lifting of coronavirus restrictions, recent meetings of UKTram working groups have reported.

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