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Light Rail News Roundup, March 21, 2025
This week in light rail sector: Engineering works in Nottingham, fare changes in the West Midlands, Supertram halts onboard card payments...
UKTram
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Light Rail News Roundup, March 14th, 2025
International Women’s Day celebrated in Nottingham, Edinburgh and West Midlands, St Patrick’s Day Services on Luas, new DLR station plans...
UKTram
Mar 143 min read
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Leading role for donated tram at rail innovation event
Tram vehicle plays vital role at event showcasing decarbonisation at the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre
UKTram
Mar 132 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, February 21, 2025
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Sheffield Supertram joins national safety initiative, West Midland Metro employees vote...
UKTram
Feb 213 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, February 14, 2025
WMM seeks new apprentices, DLR to replace escalators at busy stop, Luas launches ‘We love it when’ campaign and new podcast from LRSSB...
UKTram
Feb 142 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, February 7, 2025
Rising customer satisfaction on WMM, consultation on dogs on trams in Sheffield, clean energy for Manchester Metrolink...
UKTram
Feb 74 min read
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Webinar - Beyond the tracks: what’s the cost of true urban regeneration?
Join the Egis in the UK team on Tuesday, 28 January at 13:00 (GMT) for ‘Beyond the tracks: what’s the cost of true urban regeneration?’.
UKTram
Jan 151 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, December 20, 2024
Networks get into the festive spirit with carols on trams in Sheffield, Christmas fundraiser by staff at Edinburgh Trams...
UKTram
Dec 20, 20244 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...
UKTram
Nov 15, 20243 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...
UKTram
Oct 25, 20243 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...
UKTram
Oct 17, 20243 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...
UKTram
Jul 24, 20242 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...
UKTram
Feb 23, 20244 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...
UKTram
Feb 2, 20242 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...
UKTram
Jan 19, 20243 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...
UKTram
Nov 13, 20234 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...
UKTram
Oct 6, 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...
UKTram
Feb 15, 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....
UKTram
Feb 1, 20231 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...
UKTram
Jan 27, 20232 min read
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