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Pre Metro Unveils a New YouTube Video: “The Stourbridge Shuttle: How Does It Work?”

Friday February 2, 2024

Pre Metro, the operator of the renowned Stourbridge Shuttle, has released an insightful new YouTube video titled “How Does It Work?” This engaging and educational video highlights the Shuttle as the UK’s only Very Light Rail (VLR) system and explores how the rolling stock works, and how similar projects can revolutionise public transportation in other […]

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Secondment scheme planned for talented tram professionals

A new initiative promises to deliver a major career boost for the rising stars of light rail.

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BCIMO Opportunities in 2024!

Friday January 19, 2024

The Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) is launching two discount schemes for organisations to benefit from when booking its Meeting & Event Spaces in 2024.

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Magazine puts Centre of Excellence in the spotlight

The vital work being done by UKTram to remove the barriers to the future expansion of light rail in the UK has been highlighted in the most recent edition of a leading transport magazine.

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Summit set to return to Birmingham venue

Friday January 12, 2024

Light rail professionals are being urged to ‘save the date’ for a high-profile annual event that’s set to return to Birmingham later this year.

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Operators highlight bodycam benefits

Body-worn cameras are making a significant contribution to enhancing security on UK tramways, sector professionals have reported.

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New Year promises fresh opportunities for light rail

Wednesday January 3, 2024

With recent commitments to investment in regional transport infrastructure, 2024 promises to be a pivotal year for light rail believes the Managing Director of the sector’s representative organisation, UKTram.

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Heritage tramways report successful season

Tuesday December 19, 2023

The UK’s preserved tramways have enjoyed a busy year as the custodians of the country’s rich light rail heritage continue their post-pandemic recovery.

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Funding band for tram driver apprenticeships approved

Monday December 11, 2023

A national standard for tram driver training is a step closer with the expansion of a popular apprenticeship programme to cover the light rail sector.

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