News

Magazine puts light rail strategy in the spotlight

Tuesday December 6, 2022

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

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Engineers highlight track maintenance challenges

Monday December 5, 2022

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 across the UK.

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Light Rail news roundup 2nd December 2022

Friday December 2, 2022

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Transport for Greater Manchester aims to tackle gender-based violence on public transport, West Midlands Metro launches retro-competition, and Edinburgh Trams helps bring IT to schools in developing countries.

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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

Wednesday November 30, 2022

UKTram has been strengthening links with the wider international transport sector at a major event in the Far East where the role of women in light rail was put firmly under the spotlight.

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

Friday November 25, 2022

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

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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 Sheffield urged to ‘re:connect’ and Midlands Metro Alliance celebrates environmental award.

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Career Opportunities at West Midlands Metro

Thursday November 24, 2022

Midland Metro Limited, the Operator of West Midlands Metro is looking to recruit the following roles: Rolling Stock Manager – £59,000 – The full job description can be downloaded here Maintenance Technician – £34,264 – The full job description can be downloaded here Technical Trainer – £40,055 – The full job description can be downloaded […]

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Light Rail news roundup 11th November 2022

Friday November 11, 2022

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Shuttle driver organises military vehicle parade in Stourbridge, free travel for veterans in Edinburgh and Nottingham students hear about the benefits of travelling by tram.

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