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Metrolink trams offer customers breath of fresh air in fight against COVID-19
An in-built ventilation system on Metrolink’s trams constantly circulates fresh air, helping to limit the risk of aerosol transmission of...
Apr 14, 20213 min read
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Light rail news roundup 1st April 2021
In light rail news this week – plans for more extensions to Manchester Metrolink and London Tramlink, major modernisation works on the...
Apr 1, 20214 min read
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Operators discuss latest lockdown challenges
The second Covid-19 ‘lockdown’ and recent peak in infections nationwide presented fresh challenges for light rail operators, members of a...
Mar 30, 20211 min read
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Coventry Very Light Rail tours its future home
Coventry City Council’s prototype Very Light Rail vehicle, which has the potential to transform how people move about the city, is set to...
Mar 30, 20213 min read
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Light rail news roundup 25th March 2021
In this weeks light rail news – congratulations to a World Cup winner, NET complete £3.5m Incentro refurbishment, report praises...
Mar 25, 20213 min read
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Post-pandemic promotion of light rail discussed
Planning for a return of customers following the gradual lifting of coronavirus restrictions is well underway say marketing and customer...
Mar 25, 20212 min read
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UKTram welcomes continued support for Scottish systems
A further £7.5 million in emergency funding for Edinburgh Trams and Glasgow Subway has been welcomed by the organisation representing the...
Mar 24, 20212 min read
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Stourbridge Shuttle crowned World Cup winner
Congratulations to the team at Pre Metro Operations Ltd after the Stourbridge Shuttle was crowned winner in the World Cup of Trams....
Mar 22, 20211 min read
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New round of emergency funding welcomed
Additional emergency support to help light rail systems in the Midlands and the north of England maintain services through continued...
Mar 20, 20212 min read
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Light rail news roundup 18th March 2021
In light rail news this week – works in Blackpool, Manchester and Sheffield mean changes to services, demolition starts at Tyne & Wear...
Mar 18, 20213 min read
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Covid response still dominates HR discussions
Supporting staff during the roll-out of Covid-19 vaccinations and the ongoing coronavirus restrictions has been a key priority for HR...
Mar 18, 20211 min read
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Finals week for the World Cup of Trams
It’s finals week in the UKTram World Cup of Trams with the winners of the four rounds now battling it out in the semi-finals. Group...
Mar 17, 20212 min read
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UKTram helps drive online Authority to Work solution
An innovative online system to speed up and simplify the process of applying for permission to work near a tramway is set to enter the...
Mar 16, 20212 min read
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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...
Mar 12, 20213 min read
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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...
Mar 12, 20211 min read
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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...
Mar 4, 20213 min read
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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...
Mar 3, 20212 min read
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UKTram steps up global engagement
UKTram has further strengthened its international links by becoming a full member of an organisation promoting and supporting public...
Mar 1, 20211 min read
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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...
Feb 26, 20211 min read
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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,...
Feb 25, 20213 min read
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