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Check the temperature before taking the tram!

Monday June 15, 2020

West Midlands Metro has launched an innovative online ‘heat map’ to help customers maintain safe social distancing when travelling by tram.

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UKTram helps shape new face coverings guidance

Additional government guidance on the wearing of face coverings on public transport has broadly met the expectations of operators says the organisation representing the country’s light rail sector.

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Sector welcomes clarity on face coverings

Friday June 5, 2020

Government plans to make face coverings mandatory on public transport have been welcomed by the organisation representing the UK’s light rail sector.

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Light rail news roundup

The ongoing coronavirus restrictions have presented the light rail sector with a series of major challenges, but throughout the pandemic networks across the UK have remained committed to serving their customers and planning for the future.

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Driver biometrics project sees launch of new website

Tuesday June 2, 2020

A pioneering project aimed at further improving tram safety by utilising the latest biometric monitoring technology has taken a significant step forward with the launch of a new website.

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New Chair for light rail safety body

Thursday May 28, 2020

The organisation responsible for driving forward safety standards across the UK’s light rail sector has appointed a new Chair.

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Latest funding for light rail welcomed

Sunday May 24, 2020

Additional government funding to help light rail systems restore pre-coronavirus service levels has been welcomed by UKTram.

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24 hour tram trip to raise money

Monday May 18, 2020

Seaton Tramway is excited to announce its TRAMATHON Fundraising Appeal, which will see a week of live videos streamed online to help raise money for the charity and secure the future of the Tramway and its industrial heritage.

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Sector Responds to New Coronavirus Guidance

Wednesday May 13, 2020

The country’s light rail sector is continuing to ‘pull out all the stops’ to help keep customers and employees safe during the latest phase of the coronavirus crisis.

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