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Light Rail News Roundup, April 11th, 2025
Plans for new pedestrian bridge spanning tram lines in Bury, West Midlands Metro launches Easter competition, BBC report on the Coventry VLR project, maintenance works in Edinburgh, Luas career opportunities and historical horse trams return for the 2025 season.
UKTram
4 days ago4 min read
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Industry voices unite for light rail roundtable
UKTram Chair Steve Edwards recently joined key industry voices for a light rail roundtable hosted by the Rail Forum, held as part of a wider rail immersion programme for Mike Hill, Deputy Director Rail & Maritime at the Department for Business and Trade.
UKTram
4 days ago1 min read
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Join the Luas Maintenance Team
Luas, operated and maintained by Transdev Dublin Light Rail Ltd, is currently recruiting for a range of roles across the company.
UKTram
6 days ago1 min read
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UKTram joins global Transport Leaders at UITP meeting in Turin
Represented by our Lead Engineer, Phill Terry, the event brought together international experts to explore integrated transport solutions.
UKTram
Apr 72 min read
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UKTram explores innovative VLR progress in Coventry
Representatives from UKTram and WMCA viewed the first stage installation of the Coventry Very Light Rail innovative.
UKTram
Apr 71 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, April 5th, 2025
Progress on sector-wide light rail training and development, Blackpool Transport summer timetable, temporary changes to Dupertram, and more.
UKTram
Apr 56 min read
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Scheduling, strategy and safety in focus at the Sheffield Light Rail Operators Committee (LROC) meeting
Colleagues from across the light rail sector came together in Sheffield for a productive Light Rail Operators Committee (LROC) meeting...
UKTram
Apr 22 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, March 28th, 2025
In the news this week: track replacement for Manchester Metrolink, Sheffield Supertram trials dog travel, West Midlands charity art project
UKTram
Mar 284 min read
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Plans to recruit and retain light rail highlighted at international event
European light rail leaders have heard how colleagues in the UK are planning to recruit & retain the next generation of sector professionals
UKTram
Mar 271 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, March 21, 2025
This week in light rail sector: Engineering works in Nottingham, fare changes in the West Midlands, Supertram halts onboard card payments...
UKTram
Mar 213 min read
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Join Edinburgh Trams – Project Engineer Opportunity
Edinburgh Trams has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join their team.Â
UKTram
Mar 213 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, March 14th, 2025
International Women’s Day celebrated in Nottingham, Edinburgh and West Midlands, St Patrick’s Day Services on Luas, new DLR station plans...
UKTram
Mar 143 min read
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Leading role for donated tram at rail innovation event
Tram vehicle plays vital role at event showcasing decarbonisation at the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre
UKTram
Mar 132 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, March 7th, 2025
Supertram introduces bodycams, West Midlands patronage bounces back, fare increase in Edinburgh, voice of Tyne & Wear Metro revealed...
UKTram
Mar 74 min read
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UKTram praises vision on show at transport infrastructure event
An event in Manchester this week has highlighted the opportunities for light rail as part of the integrated transport networks of the future
UKTram
Mar 61 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, February 28, 2025
Ticket machines operational on West Midlands Metro, NET closes its travel centre, tram track replacement in Manchester...
UKTram
Feb 283 min read
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Light Rail Engineers highlight grey areas of Asset Management
Managing the challenge posed by ‘grey assets’ has been put under the spotlight by light rail engineers during a recent best practice day or
UKTram
Feb 272 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, February 21, 2025
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Sheffield Supertram joins national safety initiative, West Midland Metro employees vote...
UKTram
Feb 213 min read
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Blackpool Transport Seeks Tramway Operations and Safety Manager
Blackpool Transport Seeks Tramway Operations and Safety Manager
UKTram
Feb 202 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, February 14, 2025
WMM seeks new apprentices, DLR to replace escalators at busy stop, Luas launches ‘We love it when’ campaign and new podcast from LRSSB...
UKTram
Feb 142 min read
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