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UKTram team pledges unwavering commitment to members in 2025
Driving sector growth and promoting sustainability will remain key priorities for UKTram in 2025.
Jan 62 min read
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2024 UKTram Wrapped - Light Rail's Bright Future with UKTram
As celebrate the New Year, we reflect on a fantastic 2024 filled with milestones, innovation and collaboration.
Dec 31, 20244 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, December 20, 2024
Networks get into the festive spirit with carols on trams in Sheffield, Christmas fundraiser by staff at Edinburgh Trams...
Dec 20, 20244 min read
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Operators urged to back campaign to support rough sleepers
Closer ties between light rail professionals and academics have a crucial role to play in securing a sustainable future for tramways and sim
Dec 16, 20241 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, December 14th, 2024
Light Rail news this week – board appointments announced, Edinburgh Trams team gets festive for charity, positive public support for NET...
Dec 14, 20244 min read
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Board appointments announced as UKTram looks to the future
Two leading transport professionals have been appointed to the UKTram board...
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, December 6, 2024
Seasonal services in Nottingham, free trams in Edinburgh for Hogmanay, another busy week ahead for Metrolink...
Dec 6, 20243 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, November 29, 2024
Fare evasion campaign in Nottingham, Manchester Metrolink and Edinburgh Trams gear up for the festive season...
Nov 29, 20244 min read
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Workshop focus on operational systems obsolescence
Learn about the latest best practice workshop for members of the
UKTram Engineering Group.
Nov 28, 20241 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, November 22, 2024
Supertram staff raise thousands in memory of a colleague, extra trams in Edinburgh, busy weekend ahead for Manchester Metrolink...
Nov 22, 20243 min read
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Seminar Highlights Sustainability Benefits of Light Rail
Seminar highlights sustainability benefits of Light Rail...
Nov 22, 20241 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup November 15, 2024
Environmental Award for NET announced, seasonal celebrations underway in Edinburgh, Safer Travel in West Midlands...
Nov 15, 20243 min read
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Call for new Non-Executive Directors ahead of AGM
As part of UKTram’s continued development, vision and growth, the organisation is looking to appoint two Non-Executive Directors.
Nov 14, 20241 min read
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International events raise profile of light rail in the UK
A series of high-profile international events have helped to raise the profile of tramways and similar transit systems in the UK and highlig
Nov 14, 20241 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup November 8, 2024
In this week's light rail round-up – Networks across the country pay tributes, Rita Ora becomes voice of metrolink...
Nov 8, 20243 min read
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Successful first meeting with Minister
We look forward to helping shape the government’s ambitions for the integrated transport networks of the future...
Nov 7, 20241 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup November 1, 2024
Metro operator appoints new Non-Executive Director, Manchester Metrolink customers urged urged to become ‘active bystanders’...
Nov 1, 20243 min read
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Research in the spotlight during recent Centre of Excellence meeting
An academic from the University of Huddersfield has updated light rail experts on their Railway Research to Support Sustainable Mobility.
Oct 31, 20241 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup October 25, 2024
Tram named after Nottingham fashion designer, winter timetable in Blackpool, Edinburgh Trams steps up support for rugby fans...
Oct 25, 20243 min read
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Light Rail Roundup November 18, 2024
MP visits shuttle depot, NET highlights fare evasion among young people, Halloween fun at Crich Tramway Village and...
Oct 18, 20243 min read
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