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Light rail news roundup

Tuesday August 11, 2020

UK Tram has welcomed a government announcement on further funding for light rail systems in England. The latest support package, announced last weekend, amounts to around £3.1 million per week, for the next 12 weeks, and the organisation says the money will be vital as the sector enters a new phase of the coronavirus recovery. […]

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Extension to coronavirus support welcomed

Monday August 10, 2020

A government announcement on further funding for light rail systems in England has been welcomed by sector leaders.

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Light rail news roundup

Tuesday August 4, 2020

Nottingham’s tram network has resumed a full service as government restrictions around public transport continue to ease As more people return to work and start to travel more again, NET returned to its normal timetable on Monday, August 3, with tram services operating from every seven minutes. The NET Travel Centre in King Street has […]

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Light rail news roundup

Wednesday July 29, 2020

A full review of system switches and crossing maintenance regimes is set to be funded by UKTram and the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board. Huddersfield University will be partners on the project, which is being carried out in line with a push by the Office of Rail and Road requiring those responsible for maintenance […]

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UKTram presses minister on recovery support for sector

Transport Minister Baroness Vere has recognised the need for ongoing support for light rail as operators ramp up services while many coronavirus restrictions remain in place.

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Pre Metro Supports Innovative Biomethane Light Rail Development

Monday July 27, 2020

Pre Metro Operations has been playing it’s part in the development of a futuristic light rail vehicle that incorporates the use of Biomethane and kinetic energy storage.

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Continued compliance thanks to successful safety messages

Marketing and customer services professionals from across the light rail sector have reported the continued success of their messages on safe travel during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Light rail news roundup

Tuesday July 21, 2020

The light rail sector has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement last week of changes to government advice on travelling by public transport. UKTram also believes that the sector is now well placed to support any Government messages on safe travel, and fully prepared to manage an increase in customer numbers. Over the past few months […]

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Operators ready to welcome back customers

Friday July 17, 2020

Changes to government advice on travelling by public transport announced today (Friday, July 17) have been welcomed by the UK’s light rail sector.

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