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DfT figures reflect impact of coronavirus restrictions

New figures from the Department for Transport demonstrate the need for continued support for the light rail sector in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Light rail news roundup

With last week’s government announcement that more coronavirus restrictions are to be lifted at the weekend, light rail operators have been preparing for an expected increase in customer numbers.

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Tram capacity the ‘hot topic’ during online meeting

The impact of new customer travel patterns in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic proved one of the main topics of discussion at UKTrams’ fourth virtual Light Rail Operators Committee ‘Sounding Board’ meeting.

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Light rail news roundup

In a week that saw face coverings become mandatory on public transport in England, marketing and customer services professionals from across the light rail sector held a virtual meeting to report on the challenges faced when implementing the new rules.

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Sharing best practice on coronavirus communications

Marketing and customer services professionals from across the light rail sector have been sharing valuable insights into measures taken by networks in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Light rail news roundup

This week sees a significant development for the light rail sector with the introduction of new rules for mandatory face coverings on all public transport.

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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

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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