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Sector professionals meet to discuss light rail communications

UKTram

Feb 1, 20231 min read

Sector professionals meet to discuss light rail communications

Marketing and customer service professionals from across the light rail sector have agreed to share best practice across a range of...

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UKTram

Jan 30, 20231 min read

Industry News

Career Opportunities at the WMCA

We create an environment where you can learn, grow and thrive. We offer the opportunity for you to build lasting relationships and make...

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Light Rail news roundup 27th January 2023

UKTram

Jan 27, 20232 min read

Industry News

Light Rail news roundup 27th January 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Work is underway on a new depot in the West Midlands, overhead lines to be connected in...

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

UKTram

Jan 27, 20232 min read

Members News

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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Light Rail news roundup 20th January 2023

UKTram

Jan 20, 20233 min read

Industry News

Light Rail news roundup 20th January 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – New travel to work scheme on the Fylde Coast, essential maintenance in the West...

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UKTram

Jan 20, 20231 min read

Industry News

UKTram to appoint Interim Chair in February

The light rail sector’s representative organisation is set to announce an Interim Chair after an Extraordinary Board Meeting next month,...

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Light Rail news roundup 13th January 2023

UKTram

Jan 13, 20233 min read

Industry News

Light Rail news roundup 13th January 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – West Midlands Metro helps customers with the cost-of-living crisis, new overhead lines...

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UKTram

Jan 4, 20232 min read

Industry News

New Year message from James Hammett, Managing Director of UKTram

The past year has seen the light rail sector rise to numerous challenges, but in 2023 colleagues can look to the future with fresh...

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Light Rail news roundup 22nd December 2022

UKTram

Dec 22, 20223 min read

Industry News

Light Rail news roundup 22nd December 2022

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Police patrols in Manchester, free Hogmanay trams in Edinburgh, flood damage in Tyne and...

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Light Rail news roundup 16th December 2022

UKTram

Dec 16, 20224 min read

Industry News

Light Rail news roundup 16th December 2022

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Career opportunities in the West Midlands, travel tips from NET, tram services impacted...

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UKTram

Dec 16, 20222 min read

Industry News

Group plans for the unexpected

Managing unexpected malfunctions of critical tramway infrastructure or equipment is to be the subject of a series of best practice...

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Light Rail news roundup 8th December 2022

UKTram

Dec 9, 20223 min read

Industry News

Light Rail news roundup 8th December 2022

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Festive celebrations in Nottingham, Santa specials in Edinburgh, late night Luas...

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Working group plans to help operators tackle rising costs

UKTram

Dec 8, 20221 min read

Industry News

Working group plans to help operators tackle rising costs

The organisation representing UK light rail is set to co-ordinate efforts to mitigate the impact of rising costs across the sector....

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Magazine puts light rail strategy in the spotlight

UKTram

Dec 6, 20221 min read

Industry News

Magazine puts light rail strategy in the spotlight

A leading trade publication has highlighted the work being done by UKTram to drive the growth of light rail and the challenges currently...

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Engineers highlight track maintenance challenges

UKTram

Dec 5, 20222 min read

Industry News

Engineers highlight track maintenance challenges

The management and repair of track faults proved to be one of the key topics of debate at a recent meeting of light rail engineers from...

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Light Rail news roundup 2nd December 2022

UKTram

Dec 2, 20222 min read

Industry News

Light Rail news roundup 2nd December 2022

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Transport for Greater Manchester aims to tackle gender-based violence on public...

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UKTram

Dec 2, 20221 min read

Industry News

Changes to UKTram Board of Directors

Two new directors have been elected to the UKTram board during the organisation’s annual general meeting on Thursday, December 1....

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International event recognises women working in light rail

UKTram

Nov 30, 20221 min read

Industry News

International event recognises women working in light rail

UKTram has been strengthening links with the wider international transport sector at a major event in the Far East where the role of...

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

UKTram

Nov 25, 20224 min read

Members News

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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Light Rail news roundup 25th November 2022

UKTram

Nov 25, 20224 min read

Industry News

Light Rail news roundup 25th November 2022

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Edinburgh and Nottingham systems plan for the festive season, tram customers in...

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