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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tuesday July 14, 2020
As more businesses across the country re-open this week, light rail networks in key cities are continuing to adapt to the new ‘normal’. While colleagues in operational roles continue to experience a very different working environment, light rail engineers have reported that general maintenance and even major projects have continued with far fewer complications. Through […]
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Engineers from across the light rail sector have reported steady progress on a range of projects as lockdown restrictions are eased across the country.
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Essential work to replace tram track between the Royal Centre and Old Market Square tram stops is to finish almost a week ahead of schedule.
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