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Light Rail news roundup 15th July 2022

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Services to Edgbaston all set to launch this weekend, Luas fights vandalism, engineering works in Nottingham and a state-of-the-art simulator in Tyne & Wear.

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Praise for strategy at light rail conference

A bold strategy aimed at driving the growth of light rail has been well received by delegates at a high-profile event for sector professionals.

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Light Rail news roundup 8th July 2022

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Live jazz on West Midlands Metro, tram season ticket for Nottingham Forest fans, ‘squeezy’ trams for autistic visitors to Edinburgh Fringe and ambitious plans for the Light Rail SSB. A bold and ambitious strategy aimed at securing a sustainable future for light rail in England, […]

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Latest On Track Newsletter Packed with UKTram and LRSSB Updates

Welcome to the latest issue of OnTrack, featuring all the latest news from UKTram and the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board.

Details of government funding for the two organisations can be found inside and there is also the latest news on their ambitious plans for the future.

This issue also includes information on a new online learning platform for light rail safety professionals, while highlighting the work of sector working groups.  

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Strategy sets out benefits of light rail

A bold and ambitious strategy aimed at securing a sustainable future for light rail in England, Scotland and Wales has been welcomed by government ministers.

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Light Rail news roundup 1st July 2022

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Crich Tramway Village to resume services, schoolchildren given special access to NET trams, Edinburgh Trams is shortlisted for awards and testing on Blackpool extension. Light rail operators from across the UK, together with colleagues from Dublin, are joining forces to look at ways of tackling […]

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Operators to share best practice on tackling anti-social behaviour

Light rail operators from across the UK, together with colleagues from Dublin, are joining forces to look at ways of tackling anti-social behaviour on their networks.

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Light Rail news roundup 24th June 2022

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – A European award for a talented tram manager in Nottingham, industrial action in Croydon and reports that the Docklands extension is still on track.

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Funding boost for light rail

The organisation responsible for light rail safety in the UK is all set to press ahead with its vital work thanks to continued government funding.

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