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The importance of specialist training programmes to the growth of light rail in the UK has been put in the spotlight by sector leaders during National Apprenticeship Week (February 8–14). UKTram is already playing a key role in helping to shape future apprenticeship programmes alongside a host of other initiatives designed to bridge a growing […]
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The role of UKTram’s Centre of Excellence in easing and assisting the delivery of new Light Rail systems and network extensions has been put in the spotlight by a leading trade publication.
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During this period of unprecedented disruption and uncertainty, the transport industry has risen magnificently to the challenges posed by the Coronavirus outbreak. You have played a critical role in keeping Britain moving and serving a nation in lockdown and I wanted to thank you for your tireless work, behind the scenes and on the front […]
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Transport for West Midlands have joined forces with bus operators and West Midlands Metro to lift peak time travel pass restrictions to help older people get to the shops during the Coronavirus outbreak. Concessionary Pass holders can travel before 9:30am Read more, here: http://orlo.uk/vJkxg
Read Would you like to work for a growing company based in Birmingham City Centre, with the ability to work from home or remotely? The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) has been established by the light rail sector, with support from the Department for Transport and Office of Road & Rail, in response to […]
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UKTram are leading on a UK wide National Occupational Standards (NOS) project, to review the existing Tram Driver NOS, which were last looked at in 2005. The full list of these NOS can be found here Tram Driver NOS Units National Occupational Standards (NOS) are revised and developed in partnership with employers and other appropriate […]
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The Light Rail Safety & Standards Board has been established by the light rail sector, with support from the Department of Transport and Office of Road & Rail in response to the recommendations of the Rail Accident Investigation Branch following the fatal derailment of a tram at Sandilands, Croydon in 2016. The LRSSB will provide […]
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Read Midland Metro Ltd operates and maintains the West Midlands Metro tram network and is a new company owned by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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