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Friday June 28, 2024
The UK light sector has been raising its profile on the international stage, with UKTram leading discussions at two high-profile events.
ReadFriday 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.
ReadSustainability, 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 […]
ReadFriday 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.
ReadFriday 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.
ReadVirtual reality is set to deliver a major boost for light rail safety with the launch of a new training tool, for anyone working on or near tram tracks.
ReadFriday May 31, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Landmark anniversaries celebrated in Edinburgh and the West Midlands, Metrolink keeps Manchester moving during sporting celebrations, and offers ahead of Blackpool extension launch.
ReadRecent rail strikes failed to prevent 35 light rail engineers and suppliers from getting together to discuss a range of topical issues.
ReadFriday May 24, 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Support for Pride from West Midlands Metro, extra trams for ‘Swifties’ in Edinburgh, Nexus joins forces with the police to tackle anti-social behaviour in coastal communities, and Manchester Metrolink offers travel advice for celebrating City fans.
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