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Light Rail news roundup 21st July 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – All night trams in Edinburgh for the festival season, milestone for Metro extension...
Jul 21, 20233 min read
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UKTram support for Net Zero innovation project
A pioneering initiative aimed at driving innovation and economic growth by supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the...
Jul 21, 20231 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 17th July 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – enforcement action extended to more park and ride sites in Nottingham, a police...
Jul 17, 20233 min read
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Event highlights funding opportunities for light rail innovators
Firms operating in the light rail sector have the opportunity to find out how to access funding for projects driving innovation in the...
Jul 17, 20231 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 7th July 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Tramway heritage celebrated in the West Midlands, first tests of new train in Tyne and...
Jul 7, 20233 min read
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Challenges and opportunities discussed in talks with Minister
Talks this week with the government minister responsible for light rail have seen UKTram highlight challenges faced by the sector while...
Jul 7, 20231 min read
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UKTram outlines plans for 2023/24
The organisation representing the UK light rail sector has set out its priorities for the next 12 months, including working with members...
Jul 6, 20231 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 30th June 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Engineering works in Manchester to see two stops close over summer, exclusive discounts...
Jun 30, 20233 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 23rd June 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Safety campaign launched in the West Midlands, Edinburgh Trams welcomes visitors to the...
Jun 23, 20233 min read
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Initiative highlighted potential of light rail schemes
An intense programme to assess the potential of proposed light rail projects has found that a number of schemes are in a ‘good place’ for...
Jun 23, 20232 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 16th June 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Blackpool deal for dads on Father’s Day, Sunshine on Leith as Edinburgh Transport...
Jun 16, 20233 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 9th June 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector –  First customers head for Newhaven following successful route launch, industrial action...
Jun 9, 20233 min read
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Light rail in the spotlight at global transport event
The work of UKTram to encourage the adoption of light rail as an effective, green transport solution has been highlighted at a...
Jun 9, 20232 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 2nd June 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector –  Recruitment event in Blackpool, Harry Styles helps Edinburgh Trams to set new records,...
Jun 2, 20233 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 26th May 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector –  Date set for launch of new route in Edinburgh, Metrolink celebrates East Didsbury...
May 26, 20233 min read
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Group looks at extending the life of vehicles and equipment
The management of obsolete fleet and infrastructure has been explored during a recent meeting of tramway engineers from across the UK....
May 26, 20232 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 19th May 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Familiar voices on Manchester Metrolink, partnership to promote safer travel in...
May 19, 20234 min read
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Taskforce to help lead Light Rail Summit debates
Representatives from a key Department for Transport ‘Taskforce’ will be among the keynote speakers at a high-profile event later this...
May 19, 20231 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 12th May 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – A disability design group in Manchester, a career milestone for Assistant Safety...
May 12, 20233 min read
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Global growth for light rail systems
Representatives of light rail networks from around the world gathered in Zaragoza recently for high-profile event featuring presentations...
May 12, 20231 min read
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