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Safety on our Transport Networks – Secretary of State for Transport

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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UK Light Rail Conference rescheduled

The organisers of this year’s UK Light Rail Conference, due to take place on May 19 – 20, have rescheduled the event in response to the Covid-19 outbreak.

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UKTram shares Covid-19 impact information with the DfT

With the support of its members, UKTram is providing the Government with important information on the response of light rail to the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.

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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

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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Isle of Man Heritage Railways Suspend Operation

To help support efforts to prevent the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on the Island, Isle of Man Railways have been following advice from Public Health Isle of Man, the National Health Service, the World Health Organisation and other transport industry bodies. In consideration of the guidance provided by these bodies we have made some important […]

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Peak Time Travel Pass Restrictions Lifted to Help Older People

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  

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UKTram sharing coronavirus advice

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

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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