UKTram
Sector welcomes clarity on face coverings
Government plans to make face coverings mandatory on public transport have been welcomed by the organisation representing the UK’s light...
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UKTram
Jun 5, 20202 min read
Light rail news roundup
The ongoing coronavirus restrictions have presented the light rail sector with a series of major challenges, but throughout the pandemic...
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UKTram
Jun 2, 20201 min read
Driver biometrics project sees launch of new website
A pioneering project aimed at further improving tram safety by utilising the latest biometric monitoring technology has taken a...
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UKTram
May 28, 20202 min read
New Chair for light rail safety body
The organisation responsible for driving forward safety standards across the UK’s light rail sector has appointed a new Chair. Sue Byrne...
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UKTram
May 24, 20202 min read
Latest funding for light rail welcomed
Additional government funding to help light rail systems restore pre-coronavirus service levels has been welcomed by UKTram. The...
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UKTram
May 18, 20202 min read
24 hour tram trip to raise money
Seaton Tramway is excited to announce its TRAMATHON Fundraising Appeal, which will see a week of live videos streamed online to help...
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UKTram
May 13, 20202 min read
Sector Responds to New Coronavirus Guidance
The country’s light rail sector is continuing to ‘pull out all the stops’ to help keep customers and employees safe during the latest...
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UKTram
May 3, 20202 min read
More Covid-19 support needed for light rail
UKTram has welcomed the announcement of a £30 million support package for light rail systems in England but says more still needs to be...
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UKTram
Apr 30, 20202 min read
Tram Driver National Occupational Standards Review
Welcome! Help shape future of National Occupational Standards for Tram Drivers: UKTram are working with the Tram industry to review the...
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UKTram
Apr 24, 20202 min read
Support for light rail networks welcomed
A government commitment to support tram systems in England during the coronavirus outbreak has been welcomed by the organisation...
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UKTram
Apr 22, 20201 min read
Announcement on support expected soon
The government is set to announce details of a package of support for the light rail sector during the Covid-19 outbreak. James Hammett,...
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UKTram
Apr 20, 20201 min read
Feature highlights Centre of Excellence evolution
The role of UKTram’s Centre of Excellence in easing and assisting the delivery of new Light Rail systems and network extensions has been...
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UKTram
Apr 17, 20202 min read
Boost for Safety Body Expected Soon
Work is continuing to strengthen an industry-wide safety body, despite the coronavirus lockdown. An announcement by Government on the...
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UKTram
Apr 16, 20202 min read
Eye-catching tribute to tram drivers
Two schoolboys have paid a special tribute to Nottingham’s tram drivers for helping to keep the city moving during the coronavirus...
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UKTram
Apr 16, 20201 min read
Praise for networks providing vital service
The response of UKTram members to the coronavirus outbreak has been praised by the leader of the organisation representing the UK’s light...
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UKTram
Apr 14, 20201 min read
Safety on our Transport Networks – Secretary of State for Transport
During this period of unprecedented disruption and uncertainty, the transport industry has risen magnificently to the challenges posed by...
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UKTram
Mar 30, 20201 min read
UK Light Rail Conference rescheduled
The organisers of this year’s UK Light Rail Conference, due to take place on May 19 – 20, have rescheduled the event in response to the...
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UKTram
Mar 26, 20201 min read
UKTram shares Covid-19 impact information with the DfT
With the support of its members, UKTram is providing the Government with important information on the response of light rail to the...
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UKTram
Mar 25, 20201 min read
Blackpool Transport making changes to services to enable safe travel for key workers
The company is reducing the frequency on its bus routes during the daytime, meaning there will be less services running each day and all...
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UKTram
Mar 25, 20202 min read
Nottingham responds to latest Coronavirus advice
Following the latest government advice to avoid all non-essential travel, Nottingham’s tram network is adjusting its timetable to reflect...
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