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Light Rail news roundup 10th November 2023

UKTram

Nov 10, 20234 min read

Light Rail news roundup 10th November 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Networks pay tribute to armed services over Remembrance weekend, new trains pass power...

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UKTram

Nov 10, 20231 min read

Industry News

UKTram helping to lead integrated transport debate

UKTram is to play a key role in the promotion of integrated public transport solutions, with the organisation’s Managing Director joining...

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Coventry Very Light Rail vehicle tested on revolutionary track for first time

UKTram

Nov 7, 20232 min read

Industry News

Coventry Very Light Rail vehicle tested on revolutionary track for first time

The pioneering Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) project has achieved a major milestone with successful running of the vehicle on its test...

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Light Rail news roundup 3rd November 2023

UKTram

Nov 3, 20234 min read

Industry News

Light Rail news roundup 3rd November 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Extra trams at peak times in the West Midlands, comedy performances on trams in...

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UKTram

Nov 3, 20232 min read

Industry News

UKTram welcomes new members

As work on ambitious plans for a new Metro system in Cardiff and surrounding areas gathers pace, Transport for Wales is among the latest...

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Head of Operations Vacancy – First Tram Operations

UKTram

Oct 31, 20231 min read

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Head of Operations Vacancy – First Tram Operations

A vacancy has arisen at Tram Operations Limited (TOL) for the position of Head of Operations. This is an excellent opportunity, reporting...

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Light Rail news roundup 27th October 2023

UKTram

Oct 27, 20234 min read

Industry News

Light Rail news roundup 27th October 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Essential engineering works in Nottingham, Sheffield and Edinburgh, industry event at...

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Light Rail news roundup 20th October 2023

UKTram

Oct 20, 20233 min read

Industry News

Light Rail news roundup 20th October 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Awards for West Midlands Metro, Midland Metro Alliance and Edinburgh Trams, student...

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Meetings hear of networks rising to challenges

UKTram

Oct 20, 20232 min read

Industry News

Meetings hear of networks rising to challenges

The challenges and successes experienced by networks across the UK and Ireland have been highlighted by light rail professionals during...

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Light Rail news roundup 13th October 2023

UKTram

Oct 13, 20233 min read

Industry News

Light Rail news roundup 13th October 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Rock ‘n’ Roll star announcement on Manchester Metrolink, fare evasion campaign earns an...

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UKTram

Oct 10, 20231 min read

Industry News

Get ‘OnTrack’ with the news from UKTram and LRSSB

The autumn edition of the UKTram and LRSSB newsletter, OnTrack, is now available to download, and inside you will find all the latest...

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Light Rail news roundup 6th October 2023

UKTram

Oct 6, 20233 min read

Industry News

Light Rail news roundup 6th October 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Top tram accolade for West Midlands Metro, Edinburgh adds to its awards collection, a...

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UKTram

Oct 5, 20231 min read

Industry News

UKTram welcomes PM’s commitment to light rail

Light rail leaders have welcomed a pledge by the Prime Minister to support the expansion of the sector in the UK. During the Conservative...

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Light Rail news roundup 29th September 2023

UKTram

Sep 29, 20234 min read

Industry News

Light Rail news roundup 29th September 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – West Midlands Metro launches new social media channel, penalty fares rise on Manchester...

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Project celebrates breakthrough in driver fatigue detection

UKTram

Sep 29, 20232 min read

Industry News

Project celebrates breakthrough in driver fatigue detection

A wearable device that’s been designed to detect the onset of fatigue in tram drivers has delivered remarkable results in independent...

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Light Rail news roundup 22nd September 2023

UKTram

Sep 22, 20233 min read

Industry News

Light Rail news roundup 22nd September 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Parking enforcement extended at tram park and ride sites in Nottingham, successful...

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Summit highlights success on key light rail targets

UKTram

Sep 22, 20233 min read

Industry News

Summit highlights success on key light rail targets

UKTram’s mission to support the growth of light rail in the UK remains on track to deliver a major boost for the sector and the...

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Light Rail news roundup 15th September 2023

UKTram

Sep 15, 20232 min read

Industry News

Light Rail news roundup 15th September 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Launch of passenger services to Wolverhampton station, training for fire service on new...

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Communications commitment from new Chair of Engineering Group

UKTram

Sep 13, 20232 min read

Industry News

Communications commitment from new Chair of Engineering Group

Establishing a continuous dialogue with engineering experts from across light rail is among the top priorities for the new chair of a key...

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Light Rail news roundup 8th September 2023

UKTram

Sep 8, 20233 min read

Industry News

Light Rail news roundup 8th September 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – eScooter ban in Blackpool, a milestone for Authority to Work’ (ATW) system in Edinburgh,...

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