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Tram Driver National Occupational Standards Review

Thursday April 30, 2020

Welcome! Help shape future of National Occupational Standards for Tram Drivers: UKTram are working with the Tram industry to review the existing National Occupational Standards for Tram Drivers. NOS set out the skills, knowledge and understanding required to undertake a particular task or job role to a nationally recognised level of competence, helping to formalise […]

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Support for light rail networks welcomed

Friday April 24, 2020

A government commitment to support tram systems in England during the coronavirus outbreak has been welcomed by the organisation representing the UK’s light rail sector.

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Announcement on support expected soon

Wednesday April 22, 2020

The government is set to announce details of a package of support for the light rail sector during the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Feature highlights Centre of Excellence evolution

Monday April 20, 2020

The role of UKTram’s Centre of Excellence in easing and assisting the delivery of new Light Rail systems and network extensions has been put in the spotlight by a leading trade publication.

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Boost for Safety Body Expected Soon

Friday April 17, 2020

Work is continuing to strengthen an industry-wide safety body, despite the coronavirus lockdown.

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Eye-catching tribute to tram drivers

Thursday April 16, 2020

Two schoolboys have paid a special tribute to Nottingham’s tram drivers for helping to keep the city moving during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Praise for networks providing vital service

The response of UKTram members to the coronavirus outbreak has been praised by the leader of the organisation representing the UK’s light rail sector.

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Safety on our Transport Networks – Secretary of State for Transport

Tuesday April 14, 2020

During this period of unprecedented disruption and uncertainty, the transport industry has risen magnificently to the challenges posed by the Coronavirus outbreak. You have played a critical role in keeping Britain moving and serving a nation in lockdown and I wanted to thank you for your tireless work, behind the scenes and on the front […]

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UK Light Rail Conference rescheduled

Monday March 30, 2020

The organisers of this year’s UK Light Rail Conference, due to take place on May 19 – 20, have rescheduled the event in response to the Covid-19 outbreak.

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