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UKTram
Jul 8, 20211 min read
Easing of restrictions brings fresh challenges for operators
The easing of some coronavirus restrictions has presented fresh challenges for light rail operators, the latest meeting of a UKTram...
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UKTram
Jul 7, 20211 min read
‘Save the date’ for landmark summit
A vision for the future of trams and other metro systems in the UK is to be put under the spotlight in September as part of a...
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UKTram
Jul 2, 20214 min read
Light rail news roundup 2nd July 2021
In light rail news this week – Metro steps up recruitment ahead of expansion, NET joins city Windrush anniversary celebrations, frequency...
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UKTram
Jul 2, 20212 min read
Impact of pandemic reflected in latest tram statistics
New figures have revealed the full impact of Covid-19 restrictions on tram patronage and revenues, highlighting the importance of...
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UKTram
Jun 28, 20211 min read
UKTram welcomes latest tranche of funding in Scotland
Continued financial support for Edinburgh Trams and Glasgow Subway from the Scottish Government has been welcomed by the organisation...
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UKTram
Jun 25, 20213 min read
Light rail news roundup 25th June 2021
In this week’s light rail news round-up – a Summer of improvement works in Manchester, NET signs Armed Forces Covenant, film highlights...
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UKTram
Jun 21, 20211 min read
Extension of Covid support welcomed
An extension to emergency support for light rail systems has been welcomed by UKTram. In March, the Department for Transport announced...
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UKTram
Jun 18, 20213 min read
Light rail news roundup 18th June 2021
In light rail news this week – support grows for the ‘Stourbridge Dasher’, NET donates future ‘antiques’, services resume on West...
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UKTram
Jun 18, 20211 min read
HR professionals continue to respond to Covid challenges
Recovery from the pandemic, and supporting staff with continuing testing, vaccinations and self-isolation continue to challenge HR...
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UKTram
Jun 11, 20212 min read
Light rail news roundup 11th June 2021
In this week’s light rail news – new book celebrates 40 years of Tyne & Wear Metro, services suspended in the West Midlands, images show...
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UKTram
Jun 4, 20214 min read
Light rail news roundup 4th June 2021
In light rail news this week – full timetable is restored in Edinburgh, track maintenance continues in Sheffield and on Luas, film...
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UKTram
May 28, 20213 min read
Light rail news roundup 28th May 2021
In this weeks light rail news – timetable changes in Blackpool for Talbot Square works, NET asks customers to ‘trust the tram’, driver...
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UKTram
May 27, 20211 min read
National standards to be set for driver trainers
Training for tram drivers is set for a major boost with the launch of a new project by the organisation representing the UK light rail...
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UKTram
May 21, 20214 min read
Light rail news roundup 21st May 2021
In light rail news this week – changes to Metro services while bridge is demolished, new ticket for day trippers launched in Edinburgh,...
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UKTram
May 18, 20211 min read
Keep up to date with all the news from UKTram
As the country sees the further easing of coronavirus restrictions, the latest issue of the UKTram newsletter includes all the latest on...
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UKTram
May 14, 20214 min read
Light rail news roundup 14th May 2021
In this week’s round up of Light Rail news – Metrolink Trams clock up more than one-hundred million km, homelessness charity thanks NET...
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UKTram
May 14, 20212 min read
Engineers remain on track despite Covid challenges
The UKTram Engineering Group continues go from strength-to-strength despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, with the latest...
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UKTram
May 9, 20213 min read
Back public transport to help high streets and avoid gridlock, businesses warn PM
UKTram has joined an unprecedented coalition of organisations representing shops, offices, restaurants, venues, public transport...
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UKTram
May 7, 20213 min read
Light rail news roundup 7th May 2021
In light rail news this week – Edinburgh backs ‘Service With Respect’ campaign, video released by Stourbridge Shuttle, knitted birthday...
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UKTram
May 6, 20211 min read
Fresh challenges as customers return to trams
Most UK light rail systems have now returned to a full operational timetable and all have reported increases in patronage following the...
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