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European award for Nottingham’s talented tram manager

A member of the team running Nottingham’s tram network has been recognised as a rising star in the European transport sector after scooping a prestigious international award.

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Pre Metro proposals published

Pre Metro are still pursuing their ambitions to segregate the current dual-track heavy rail lines between Stourbridge and the Round Oak Steel Works near Brierley Hill to provide a dedicated passenger service. 

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Christmas Comes Early for Stourbridge Charity

The popular Side by Side Theatre Company has recently been surprised with sponsorship from the Stourbridge Shuttle operators, Pre Metro, just in time for Christmas.

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New look tram unveiled as a ‘green symbol’ of Nottingham’s climate ambitions

NET and Nottingham City Council have unveiled a striking new look for one of Nottingham’s trams to help create a ‘green symbol’ of the city’s ambitious ‘Carbon Neutral Nottingham 2028’ climate goals.

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Stourbridge Dasher seeks alternative funding opportunities

The Stourbridge Dasher, the proposed passenger service between Stourbridge and Brierley Hill, is now seeking funding from sources other than the Department for Transport’s ‘Restoring Your Railway’ scheme.

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Blackpool Trams win Most Improved System at Global Light Rail Awards

The Blackpool Tramway has won the award for the Most Improved System in 2020/21.

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The UK’s Most Reliable Railway Operation

The Stourbridge Shuttle remains the UK’s most reliable train operation, recording an average PPM rating of 99.84% so far this year.

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Lucchini Unipart Rail sign bogie overhaul contract with West Midlands Metro

Lucchini Unipart Rail (LUR) and Midland Metro Ltd (MML) are pleased to announce the signing of a 3-year collaborative contract with the opportunity to extend for a further 2 years.

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Launch of Academy and recruitment campaign reflect Metro jobs boost

West Midlands Metro is set to create more than 160 new jobs as it expands with new lines due to open or being constructed in Birmingham and the Black Country.

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