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Young people urged to consider careers in light rail engineering

Tuesday November 2, 2021

Opportunities for a rewarding career in engineering within the UK’s expanding light rail sector are being put under the spotlight this week.

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Light Rail News Roundup 22nd October 2021

Friday October 22, 2021

In this weeks light rail news – safety reminders on Metrolink, Edinburgh promotes family ticket to half-term day trippers, Halloween giveaway on Luas, Tyne & Wear gives away old Metro trains, extra depot tours in Blackpool and the ORR reviews LRSSB progress.  Patronage continues to grow across all networks since the lifting of coronavirus restrictions, […]

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Working groups report growth in patronage

Patronage continues to grow across all networks since the lifting of coronavirus restrictions, recent meetings of UKTram working groups have reported.

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Light Rail News Roundup 15th October 2021

Friday October 15, 2021

In light rail news this week – radio upgrade in Blackpool, Stourbridge Shuttle release VLR video, consultation on Manchester ‘Bee Network’, young people become NET ‘Trambassadors’, finishing touches to Birmingham Westside extension and major step forward for Coventry VLR scheme. A new report highlighting how Britain’s light rail systems are instrumental in supporting economic growth, […]

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New report strengthens case for light rail support

A new report highlighting how Britain’s light rail systems are instrumental in supporting economic growth, promoting social inclusion, and reducing carbon emissions has been welcomed by UKTram.

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Light rail news roundup 8th October 2021

Friday October 8, 2021

In Light Rail news this week – Mandip walks 100 miles to raise £1400 for cancer charity, 5 million journeys using Manchester’s contactless payment system, £100m track dualling welcomed in Tyne & Wear, chill-out carriages on the DLR and Arts Council grant for the Brierley Hill Metro extension. UKTram and the organisation responsible for light […]

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UKTram and LRSSB celebrate awards recognition

Thursday October 7, 2021

UKTram and the organisation responsible for light rail safety have scooped a series of prestigious accolades at a high-profile event celebrating excellence across the sector.

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Blackpool Trams win Most Improved System at Global Light Rail Awards

The Blackpool Tramway has won the award for the Most Improved System in 2020/21.

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Successful summit sees launch of far-reaching strategy

A bold vision to help drive the expansion of light rail in the UK has been welcomed by sector leaders at a high-profile summit. The unveiling of a new draft strategy document proved one of the highlights of the event in Edinburgh, organised by UKTram in partnership with the LRSSB. Following months of consultations, ‘A […]

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