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UKTram

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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...

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Operators urged to back campaign to support rough sleepers

UKTram

6 days ago1 min read

Operators urged to back campaign to support rough sleepers

Closer ties between light rail professionals and academics have a crucial role to play in securing a sustainable future for tramways and sim

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Light Rail News Roundup, December 14th, 2024

UKTram

Dec 144 min read

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Light Rail News Roundup, December 14th, 2024

Light Rail news this week – board appointments announced, Edinburgh Trams team gets festive for charity, positive public support for NET...

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UKTram

Dec 122 min read

Board appointments announced as UKTram looks to the future

Two leading transport professionals have been appointed to the UKTram board...

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Light Rail News Roundup, December 6, 2024

UKTram

Dec 63 min read

Industry News

Light Rail News Roundup, December 6, 2024

Seasonal services in Nottingham, free trams in Edinburgh for Hogmanay, another busy week ahead for Metrolink...

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Light Rail News Roundup, November 29, 2024

UKTram

Nov 294 min read

Light Rail News Roundup, November 29, 2024

Fare evasion campaign in Nottingham, Manchester Metrolink and Edinburgh Trams gear up for the festive season...

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Workshop focus on operational systems obsolescence

UKTram

Nov 281 min read

Industry News

Workshop focus on operational systems obsolescence

Learn about the latest best practice workshop for members of the UKTram Engineering Group.

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Light Rail News Roundup, November 22, 2024

UKTram

Nov 223 min read

Industry News

Light Rail News Roundup, November 22, 2024

Supertram staff raise thousands in memory of a colleague, extra trams in Edinburgh, busy weekend ahead for Manchester Metrolink...

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Seminar Highlights Sustainability Benefits of Light Rail

UKTram

Nov 221 min read

Industry News

Seminar Highlights Sustainability Benefits of Light Rail

Seminar highlights sustainability benefits of Light Rail...

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Light Rail News Roundup November 15, 2024

UKTram

Nov 153 min read

Industry News

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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Call for new Non-Executive Directors ahead of AGM

UKTram

Nov 141 min read

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Call for new Non-Executive Directors ahead of AGM

As part of UKTram’s continued development, vision and growth, the organisation is looking to appoint two Non-Executive Directors.

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UKTram

Nov 141 min read

International events raise profile of light rail in the UK

A series of high-profile international events have helped to raise the profile of tramways and similar transit systems in the UK and highlig

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Light Rail News Roundup November 8, 2024

UKTram

Nov 83 min read

Industry News

Light Rail News Roundup November 8, 2024

In this week's light rail round-up – Networks across the country pay tributes, Rita Ora becomes voice of metrolink...

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UKTram

Nov 71 min read

Industry News

Successful first meeting with Minister

We look forward to helping shape the government’s ambitions for the integrated transport networks of the future...

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Light Rail News Roundup November 1, 2024

UKTram

Nov 13 min read

Light Rail News Roundup November 1, 2024

Metro operator appoints new Non-Executive Director, Manchester Metrolink customers urged urged to become ‘active bystanders’...

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Research in the spotlight during recent Centre of Excellence meeting

UKTram

Oct 311 min read

Industry News

Research in the spotlight during recent Centre of Excellence meeting

An academic from the University of Huddersfield has updated light rail experts on their Railway Research to Support Sustainable Mobility.

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Light Rail News Roundup October 25, 2024

UKTram

Oct 253 min read

Industry News

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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UKTram

Oct 173 min read

Industry News

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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Light Rail News Round-up October 11, 2024

UKTram

Oct 103 min read

Industry News

Light Rail News Round-up October 11, 2024

Success for Edinburgh Trams, Nexus, and long-serving Metro team member, busy weekend for Manchester Metrolink, and LRSSB's new guidance...

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Light Rail Engineers highlight innovative technology

UKTram

Oct 101 min read

Light Rail Engineers highlight innovative technology

A well-attended meeting of light rail engineers has helped showcase a range of innovative products designed to enhance asset management and

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