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Blackpool Transport making changes to services to enable safe travel for key workers 

Wednesday March 25, 2020

The company is reducing the frequency on its bus routes during the daytime, meaning there will be less services running each day and all tram services will be temporarily suspended until further notice from Sunday, March 29.

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Nottingham responds to latest Coronavirus advice

Following the latest government advice to avoid all non-essential travel, Nottingham’s tram network is adjusting its timetable to reflect current levels of demand. 

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Industry Best Practice during the Covid-19 outbreak

The Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday (March 23) of tighter restrictions on working, social interaction and travel to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus have clear implications for the country’s light rail sector.

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Advice update from ORR

Tuesday March 24, 2020

The Office of Rail and Road has produced new summary of its latest guidance on managing safety processes and procedures during the Covid-19 outbreak.

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UKTram sharing coronavirus advice

Monday March 9, 2020

The organisation representing the country’s light rail sector is sharing with its members the latest advice on reducing the spread of COVID-19.

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Next generation award for Nottingham tram network

Wednesday February 26, 2020

Nottingham’s tram network has secured a prestigious international award recognising a commitment to the ongoing development of the organisation’s most valuable assets – its people.

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NOTTINGHAM TRAM NETWORK FIRST TO SET STANDARD

Friday February 7, 2020

Nottingham’s tram network has become the UK’s first light rail system to receive a prestigious international standard. As a result of a two-year investment programme, NET operator, Nottingham Trams Limited, has secured the key ISO 55001:2014 (Assets) certification – a major success which is set to drive further improvements in service reliability. Paul Robinson, Managing […]

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Embedded rail project set to reduce costs and disruption

Engineers from across the light rail sector are joining forces on a project with the potential to save tramway owners and operators hundreds of thousands of pounds in maintenance costs while improving network reliability.

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Firefighters in Edinburgh display technical expertise as they lift tram

Wednesday January 29, 2020

Firefighters in Edinburgh demonstrated their heavy rescue capabilities during a unique training exercise to carefully lift a tram off the track.

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