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Friday July 12, 2024
A project to develop specialised training for overhead line engineers working in light rail is now taking shape, and network operators are being urged to play a role in developing future courses.
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Friday July 5, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Strike action called off in London, tram team in Nottingham raise cash for charity, ticket changes in the West Midlands, and travel offers for Edinburgh’s summer season. NET Members of the NET team have raised more than £1,000 for local charity, Nottingham Central Women’s Aid, […]
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Tuesday July 2, 2024
Location: Wednesbury Depot, Potters Lane, Wednesbury (and other dynamic locations) Salary: Highly Competitive Contract: £80,000 per annum Are you an innovative engineering leader with a passion, energy, and a buzz for revolutionizing public transport? Join Midland Metro Limited as our Head of Engineering and spearhead the transformation of the West Midlands’ tramway system into a […]
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Friday June 28, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Award recognition for Edinburgh Trams and West Midlands Metro, auction of lost property on Tyne and Wear Metro and Luas celebrates landmark anniversary with record figures.
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The UK light sector has been raising its profile on the international stage, with UKTram leading discussions at two high-profile events.
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Friday June 21, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Corrie experience on Metrolink, West Midlands Metro celebrates orchestra partnership, another busy weekend for Edinburgh Trams, and Blackpool Transport offers free travel for armed services personnel.
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Sustainability, fatigue risk management, tackling anti-social behaviour, and anti-terrorism are set to be key topics of debate during this year’s Light Rail Summit in Birmingham, and a full agenda is now available to download here. In addition to hearing from key speakers, the event also offers delegates the opportunity for a day of top-level networking […]
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Friday June 14, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Blackpool extension set for launch, additional trams in Sheffield, essential trackworks in Nottingham, Manchester Metrolink sets new record and a student speaks about her work placement at BCIMO.
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Friday June 7, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Manchester Metrolink, Edinburgh Trams and West Midlands Metro gear up for major events this weekend, work starts on the restoration of the historic canopy at Whitley Bay Metro station, and updates on the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension.
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