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Light Rail News Roundup November 15, 2024

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Nov 153 min read

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Light Rail News Roundup November 15, 2024

Environmental Award for NET announced, seasonal celebrations underway in Edinburgh, Safer Travel in West Midlands...

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Light Rail News Roundup October 25, 2024

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Oct 253 min read

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Light Rail News Roundup October 25, 2024

Tram named after Nottingham fashion designer, winter timetable in Blackpool, Edinburgh Trams steps up support for rugby fans...

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Oct 173 min read

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Light Rail Roundup November 18, 2024

MP visits shuttle depot, NET highlights fare evasion among young people, Halloween fun at Crich Tramway Village and...

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Wheel-y Generous: Shuttle Driver Reaches £100,000 Charity Milestone

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Jul 242 min read

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Wheel-y Generous: Shuttle Driver Reaches £100,000 Charity Milestone

On July 2nd, Pre Metro Operations visited the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s new headquarters, located on the Shropshire/Staffordshire...

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Minister of State for Rail and HS2 Visits BCIMO

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Feb 234 min read

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Minister of State for Rail and HS2 Visits BCIMO

The Minister of State for Rail and HS2, Huw Merriman, visited the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) on Thursday...

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Pre Metro Unveils a New YouTube Video: “The Stourbridge Shuttle: How Does It Work?”

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Feb 22 min read

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Pre Metro Unveils a New YouTube Video: “The Stourbridge Shuttle: How Does It Work?”

Pre Metro, the operator of the renowned Stourbridge Shuttle, has released an insightful new YouTube video titled “How Does It Work?” This...

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Jan 193 min read

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BCIMO Opportunities in 2024!

The Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) is launching two discount schemes for organisations to benefit from when...

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BCIMO launches state-of-the-art event facilities

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Nov 13, 20234 min read

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BCIMO launches state-of-the-art event facilities

The Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC), operated by the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO), has...

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George and the Stourbridge Shuttle stand Side By Side

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Oct 6, 20231 min read

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George and the Stourbridge Shuttle stand Side By Side

The Stourbridge Shuttle is excited to announce a pop-up charity merchandising event on October 10, working in partnership with the...

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TOPAS Approved Light Rail Transit Signal

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Feb 15, 20231 min read

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TOPAS Approved Light Rail Transit Signal

Mallatite Limited become the first UK company to gain TOPAS accreditation. With light rail becoming a more popular mode of transport in...

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Feb 1, 20231 min read

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Appeal for tram volunteers in Blackpool

Ahead of another busy season, Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours is appealing for volunteers to help it run a packed programme of activities....

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Students offered discounted tram travel for 80p a day with ‘refresher’ pass

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Jan 27, 20232 min read

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Students offered discounted tram travel for 80p a day with ‘refresher’ pass

NET is slashing the price of travel for students with a 6-month tram pass that will be available for the bargain price of £150 at three...

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Metro extension in Digbeth enters new phase as initial preparations begin for track laying

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Nov 25, 20224 min read

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Metro extension in Digbeth enters new phase as initial preparations begin for track laying

Urban realm improvements which will help transform Digbeth as part of the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension have been completed and new...

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Shuttle driver organises military parade

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Nov 10, 20222 min read

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Shuttle driver organises military parade

Stourbridge Shuttle Driver, David Spruce, has organised a military vehicle parade which will see around 25 military vehicles travel...

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Tram manager prepares to sleep rough for charity

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Oct 7, 20222 min read

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Tram manager prepares to sleep rough for charity

Nottingham’s tram network is stepping up its support for some of the most vulnerable people in the communities it serves by backing an...

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Digital solutions driving down light rail costs

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Sep 2, 20222 min read

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Digital solutions driving down light rail costs

The benefits of using digital software applications to manage light rail assets and projects are to be put under the spotlight during an...

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Talbot Gateway Tram Extension reaches new milestone as tram testing will take place this week

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Jul 1, 20222 min read

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Talbot Gateway Tram Extension reaches new milestone as tram testing will take place this week

Trams will run along the extended section of track along Talbot Road between North Pier & Blackpool North Tram Hub, as part of a...

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European award for Nottingham’s talented tram manager

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Jun 20, 20222 min read

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European award for Nottingham’s talented tram manager

A member of the team running Nottingham’s tram network has been recognised as a rising star in the European transport sector after...

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Jan 28, 20221 min read

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Pre Metro proposals published

Pre Metro are still pursuing their ambitions to segregate the current dual-track heavy rail lines between Stourbridge and the Round Oak...

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Christmas Comes Early for Stourbridge Charity

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Dec 16, 20212 min read

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Christmas Comes Early for Stourbridge Charity

The popular Side by Side Theatre Company has recently been surprised with sponsorship from the Stourbridge Shuttle operators, Pre Metro,...

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