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UKTram
Aug 28, 20201 min read
Edinburgh Trams and IHF to launch FOCUS+ Pilot
The name FOCUS+ has been selected for the solution developed as part of the Driver Innovation Safety Challenge (DISC) project. This new...
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UKTram
Aug 27, 20203 min read
Light rail news roundup
Organisations operating in the light rail sector are being invited to take part in a pilot scheme aimed at testing the latest wearable...
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UKTram
Aug 25, 20202 min read
Setting new standards for tram technicians
UKTram is continuing to drive professional standards across the light rail sector with the launch of a new initiative aimed at traction...
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UKTram
Aug 18, 20201 min read
Light rail safety body appoints CEO
A leading industry figure has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the organisation responsible for strengthening safety...
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UKTram
Aug 12, 20201 min read
Calls for all UK networks to get funding support
Following the announcement of new funding for five light rail networks in England, the voice of the Industry UKTram welcomed the fact...
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UKTram
Aug 11, 20202 min read
Light rail news roundup
UK Tram has welcomed a government announcement on further funding for light rail systems in England. The latest support package,...
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UKTram
Aug 10, 20202 min read
Extension to coronavirus support welcomed
A government announcement on further funding for light rail systems in England has been welcomed by sector leaders. The latest support...
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UKTram
Aug 4, 20203 min read
Light rail news roundup
Nottingham’s tram network has resumed a full service as government restrictions around public transport continue to ease As more people...
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UKTram
Jul 29, 20202 min read
Light rail news roundup
A full review of system switches and crossing maintenance regimes is set to be funded by UKTram and the Light Rail Safety and Standards...
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UKTram
Jul 29, 20201 min read
UKTram presses minister on recovery support for sector
Transport Minister Baroness Vere has recognised the need for ongoing support for light rail as operators ramp up services while many...
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UKTram
Jul 27, 20202 min read
Continued compliance thanks to successful safety messages
Marketing and customer services professionals from across the light rail sector have reported the continued success of their messages on...
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UKTram
Jul 21, 20202 min read
Light rail news roundup
The light rail sector has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement last week of changes to government advice on travelling by public...
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UKTram
Jul 17, 20202 min read
Operators ready to welcome back customers
Changes to government advice on travelling by public transport announced today (Friday, July 17) have been welcomed by the UK’s light...
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UKTram
Jul 14, 20203 min read
Light rail news roundup
As more businesses across the country re-open this week, light rail networks in key cities are continuing to adapt to the new ‘normal’....
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UKTram
Jul 14, 20201 min read
Engineers report project progress
Engineers from across the light rail sector have reported steady progress on a range of projects as lockdown restrictions are eased...
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UKTram
Jul 7, 20201 min read
UKTram welcomes funding for light rail in Scotland
Emergency funding for Edinburgh Trams and Glasgow Subway has been welcomed by an organisation representing the light rail sector....
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UKTram
Jul 7, 20201 min read
Light rail summit to be rescheduled with extended agenda
In response to feedback from members, UK Tram is rescheduling a high-profile light rail summit that was planned for September. An...
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UKTram
Jul 7, 20202 min read
Light rail news roundup
With the lifting of more coronavirus restrictions, progress is being reported on various ongoing projects, including an initiative that...
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UKTram
Jul 6, 20202 min read
UKTram-backed safety project sees further progress
Edinburgh Trams and IHF Ltd are progressing a project aiming to improve the safety of drivers and mobile workers by using wearable...
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UKTram
Jul 1, 20201 min read
DfT figures reflect impact of coronavirus restrictions
New figures from the Department for Transport demonstrate the need for continued support for the light rail sector in response to the...
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