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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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LRSSB CEO Vacancy

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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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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