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Tribute to heritage sector leader following landmark birthday

Thursday October 22, 2020

UKTram would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to one of the best-known figures in the light rail sector on reaching a landmark birthday.

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Continued support for light rail in Scotland welcomed by UKTram

Tuesday October 13, 2020

Continued funding to support Edinburgh Trams and Glasgow Subway has been welcomed by UKTram, which has pressed for support for the light rail sector throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

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National Occupational Standards for tram drivers published

Monday October 5, 2020

Working in partnership with employers across the light rail sector, UKTram has developed a new set of National Occupational Standards (NOS) for drivers.

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WMM launches new Covid-19 cleaning process

Friday October 2, 2020

West Midlands Metro has invested in new tram cleansing technology in a bid to further increase its response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Light rail project costs put under the spotlight

Wednesday September 30, 2020

The complexities of calculating the likely costs of new light rail systems has been put in the spotlight by Matthew Taylor of the UKTram Centre of Excellence in the latest edition of a leading sector publication.

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Competition demonstrates innovations in light rail

Wednesday September 9, 2020

The successful completion of a pioneering project looks set to help overcome some of the barriers to the further expansion of light rail in the UK.

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Setting new standards for tram technicians

Tuesday August 25, 2020

UKTram is continuing to drive professional standards across the light rail sector with the launch of a new initiative aimed at traction and rolling stock technicians.

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Light rail safety body appoints CEO

Tuesday August 18, 2020

A leading industry figure has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the organisation responsible for strengthening safety standards across the UK’s light rail sector.

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Calls for all UK networks to get funding support

Wednesday August 12, 2020

Following the announcement of new funding for five light rail networks in England, the voice of the Industry UKTram welcomed the fact that this announcement would also aid the Light Rail systems governed by devolved administrations.

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