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New Year promises fresh opportunities for light rail

With recent commitments to investment in regional transport infrastructure, 2024 promises to be a pivotal year for light rail believes the Managing Director of the sector’s representative organisation, UKTram.

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Light Rail news roundup 22nd December 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Edinburgh Trams set to score with special rugby tickets, Lioness recognised with tram naming in Nottingham, night trams on Luas, and fare changes on West Midlands Metro.

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Heritage tramways report successful season

The UK’s preserved tramways have enjoyed a busy year as the custodians of the country’s rich light rail heritage continue their post-pandemic recovery.

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Light Rail news roundup 15th December 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Christmas jumpers raise cash for charity in Edinburgh, motorists targeted in campaign to reduce disruption on Manchester Metrolink and LRSSB joins the Business Continuity Institute.

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Funding band for tram driver apprenticeships approved

A national standard for tram driver training is a step closer with the expansion of a popular apprenticeship programme to cover the light rail sector.

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Light Rail news roundup 8th December 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – New Chair for West Midlands Metro operator, cycle safety campaign in Edinburgh, a fare evasion clampdown in Nottingham and LRSSB signs memorandum of understanding with the ORR.

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Light Rail news roundup 1st December 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Father Christmas gets a Bee makeover in Manchester, festive tram timetable in Blackpool, special interest groups check out new trains in Tyne & Wear and Pre-Metro conducts public consultation on proposed Dasher service.

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Light Rail news roundup 24th November 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Campaign aimed at men and boys in Manchester, MD appointed in the West Midlands, a crack down on fare evasion in Nottingham, and Seaton Tramway receives Welcome Accolade. 

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Engineers highlight importance of track welding standards

Light rail engineers from across the UK have identified improvements to track welding methods as an effective way to improve operational performance on the nation’s tramways.

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