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Light rail news roundup
A full review of system switches and crossing maintenance regimes is set to be funded by UKTram and the Light Rail Safety and Standards...
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UKTram
Jul 29, 20201 min read
UKTram presses minister on recovery support for sector
Transport Minister Baroness Vere has recognised the need for ongoing support for light rail as operators ramp up services while many...
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UKTram
Jul 27, 20202 min read
Pre Metro Supports Innovative Biomethane Light Rail Development
Pre Metro Operations has been playing it’s part in the development of a futuristic light rail vehicle that incorporates the use of...
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UKTram
Jul 27, 20202 min read
Continued compliance thanks to successful safety messages
Marketing and customer services professionals from across the light rail sector have reported the continued success of their messages on...
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UKTram
Jul 21, 20202 min read
Light rail news roundup
The light rail sector has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement last week of changes to government advice on travelling by public...
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UKTram
Jul 17, 20202 min read
Operators ready to welcome back customers
Changes to government advice on travelling by public transport announced today (Friday, July 17) have been welcomed by the UK’s light...
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UKTram
Jul 14, 20203 min read
Light rail news roundup
As more businesses across the country re-open this week, light rail networks in key cities are continuing to adapt to the new ‘normal’....
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UKTram
Jul 14, 20201 min read
Engineers report project progress
Engineers from across the light rail sector have reported steady progress on a range of projects as lockdown restrictions are eased...
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UKTram
Jul 7, 20201 min read
UKTram welcomes funding for light rail in Scotland
Emergency funding for Edinburgh Trams and Glasgow Subway has been welcomed by an organisation representing the light rail sector....
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UKTram
Jul 7, 20201 min read
Light rail summit to be rescheduled with extended agenda
In response to feedback from members, UK Tram is rescheduling a high-profile light rail summit that was planned for September. An...
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UKTram
Jul 7, 20202 min read
Light rail news roundup
With the lifting of more coronavirus restrictions, progress is being reported on various ongoing projects, including an initiative that...
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UKTram
Jul 6, 20201 min read
Trams fitted with face masks!
On Monday 22 June, Scottish Government made it mandatory to wear a face covering on public transport. As part of a campaign to encourage...
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UKTram
Jul 6, 20202 min read
UKTram-backed safety project sees further progress
Edinburgh Trams and IHF Ltd are progressing a project aiming to improve the safety of drivers and mobile workers by using wearable...
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UKTram
Jul 1, 20201 min read
DfT figures reflect impact of coronavirus restrictions
New figures from the Department for Transport demonstrate the need for continued support for the light rail sector in response to the...
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UKTram
Jun 30, 20202 min read
Light rail news roundup
With last week’s government announcement that more coronavirus restrictions are to be lifted at the weekend, light rail operators have...
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UKTram
Jun 30, 20201 min read
Tram capacity the ‘hot topic’ during online meeting
The impact of new customer travel patterns in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic proved one of the main topics of discussion at...
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UKTram
Jun 23, 20202 min read
Light rail news roundup
In a week that saw face coverings become mandatory on public transport in England, marketing and customer services professionals from...
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UKTram
Jun 22, 20202 min read
Sharing best practice on coronavirus communications
Marketing and customer services professionals from across the light rail sector have been sharing valuable insights into measures taken...
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UKTram
Jun 15, 20201 min read
Check the temperature before taking the tram!
West Midlands Metro has launched an innovative online ‘heat map’ to help customers maintain safe social distancing when travelling by...
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UKTram
Jun 15, 20201 min read
UKTram helps shape new face coverings guidance
Additional government guidance on the wearing of face coverings on public transport has broadly met the expectations of operators says...
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