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Light Rail news roundup 7th October 2022

Friday October 7, 2022

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Tram manager to sleep rough for charity, arrests on Manchester Metrolink, industrial action impacts on Tram Train timetable in Sheffield and Trams to Newhaven project prepares for electrification.

A bold and ambitious strategy for the future of light rail in the UK has been hailed as the ‘Vision of the Year’ at a prestigious industry awards event in London this week.

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Tram manager prepares to sleep rough for charity

Nottingham’s tram network is stepping up its support for some of the most vulnerable people in the communities it serves by backing an initiative highlighting the plight of rough sleepers.

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Strategy scoops Vision of the Year accolade

Thursday October 6, 2022

A bold and ambitious strategy for the future of light rail in the UK has been hailed as the ‘Vision of the Year’ at a prestigious industry awards event in London last night (Wednesday, October 5).

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Light Rail news roundup 30th September 2022

Friday September 30, 2022

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Award for Edinburgh Trams engineer, Goose Fair returns to Nottingham, timetable revisions in Sheffield and essential works at Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester.

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Strategy on track for sector award

A bold and ambitious strategy aimed at securing a sustainable future for light rail in the UK is in the running for a prestigious international award.

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Latest light rail technology on show in Berlin

Thursday September 29, 2022

The organisation representing the UK’s light rail sector has been strengthening links with colleagues from across the world during a recent international event.

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Light Rail news roundup 23rd September 2022

Friday September 23, 2022

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Fare changes in Blackpool and a post-pandemic ticket offer in Edinburgh, a new Docklands Light Railway timetable, Nexus welcomes apprentices and a historic timepiece returns home as part of the Trams to Newhaven project. A high-profile event in Manchester has seen sector professionals meet to […]

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Successful summit sees sector updated on landmark projects

Thursday September 22, 2022

A high-profile event in Manchester has seen sector professionals meet to discuss progress on a host of vital projects that aim to drive the expansion of light rail in the UK.

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Friday September 9, 2022

A deep sadness hangs over the nation following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and all at UKTram would like to extend our sincere sympathy and thoughts to the Royal Family. We would also like to pay tribute to Her Majesty, and join the millions of people across the world mourning the Queen’s death while recognising her invaluable public service and legacy.

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