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UKTram
Mar 12, 20213 min read
Light rail news roundup 12th March 2021
In light rail news this week – over 5000 ‘World Cup’ votes cast so far, 5G-connected tram in the West Midlands, full timetable resumes on...
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UKTram
Mar 12, 20211 min read
Latest newsletter packed with updates
The latest issue of the UKTram newsletter is now available to view online and it contains a wealth of information on topics ranging from...
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UKTram
Mar 4, 20213 min read
Light rail news roundup 4th March 2021
In our news round up this week – UKTram continues to work with governments on light rail support, ‘World cup’ kicks off with battle of...
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UKTram
Mar 3, 20212 min read
Working in partnership on emergency support
UKTram has pledged to continue working in partnership with the government to secure additional support for light rail as coronavirus...
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UKTram
Mar 1, 20211 min read
UKTram steps up global engagement
UKTram has further strengthened its international links by becoming a full member of an organisation promoting and supporting public...
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UKTram
Feb 26, 20211 min read
Institute membership set to boost transport collaboration
UKTram is forging even closer ties with the wider transport industry after becoming a full member of a highly respected organisation for...
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UKTram
Feb 25, 20213 min read
Light rail news round up 25th February 2021
In this weeks light rail news – works mean changes to services in Blackpool and the West Midlands, 50th ‘day of action’ in Manchester,...
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UKTram
Feb 24, 20212 min read
World Cup of Trams all set for kick-off
Sports fans may be struggling to watch their favourite teams and superstars due to coronavirus restrictions, but UKTram is helping to...
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UKTram
Feb 18, 20214 min read
Light rail news round up 18th February 2021
In light rail news this week – maintenance works see closures on West Midlands Metro and Tyne & Wear Metro, mass transit plan for...
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UKTram
Feb 12, 20214 min read
Light rail news round up 12th February 2021
In a bumper edition of light rail news this week – Blackpool Heritage raise over £2500 in donations for Western Train works, West...
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UKTram
Feb 11, 20211 min read
Engineers welcome rail adhesion research
Promising research into combatting low rail adhesion has been welcomed by light rail engineers. In a presentation to members of the...
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UKTram
Feb 9, 20214 min read
Light rail training in the spotlight during National Apprenticeship Week
The importance of specialist training programmes to the growth of light rail in the UK has been put in the spotlight by sector leaders...
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UKTram
Feb 4, 20213 min read
Light rail news round up 4th February 2021
In light rail news this week – vaccination centre at NET park & ride site, concession pass restrictions eased in the West Midlands, kids...
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UKTram
Feb 4, 20211 min read
Positive response to draft occupational standards
An ambitious project to develop and refresh new standards for light rail engineering roles has received a positive response from...
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UKTram
Jan 28, 20213 min read
Light rail news round up 28th January 2021
In this weeks light rail news – proposals for more stops on Metrolink, app payments for parking in Tyne & Wear, Sunday service on NET...
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UKTram
Jan 27, 20212 min read
Successful first tram trials of wearable biometrics technology
A pioneering project using biometric monitoring technology to further boost light rail safety has taken a major step forward with...
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UKTram
Jan 21, 20212 min read
Light rail news round up 21st January 2021
In Light Rail news this week – Greater Manchester concession pass holders are told NOT to renew their pass, fare changes on Tyne & Wear...
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UKTram
Jan 21, 20211 min read
Heritage Committee meets online
Representatives from across the light rail heritage sector have been discussing the challenges faced by organisations preserving the...
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UKTram
Jan 15, 20212 min read
Light rail news round up 15th January 2021
In this week’s Light Rail news – business as usual after Brexit, timetable changes on Sheffield Supertram, crackdown on antisocial...
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UKTram
Jan 15, 20212 min read
‘Business as usual’ for light rail post-Brexit
Sector leaders have reported ‘business as usual’ for UK light rail following the country’s exit from the EU and the end of the transition...
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