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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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UKTram shares Covid-19 impact information with the DfT

Thursday March 26, 2020

With the support of its members, UKTram is providing the Government with important information on the response of light rail to the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.

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Blackpool Transport making changes to services to enable safe travel for key workers 

Wednesday March 25, 2020

The company is reducing the frequency on its bus routes during the daytime, meaning there will be less services running each day and all tram services will be temporarily suspended until further notice from Sunday, March 29.

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Nottingham responds to latest Coronavirus advice

Following the latest government advice to avoid all non-essential travel, Nottingham’s tram network is adjusting its timetable to reflect current levels of demand. 

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Industry Best Practice during the Covid-19 outbreak

The Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday (March 23) of tighter restrictions on working, social interaction and travel to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus have clear implications for the country’s light rail sector.

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Advice update from ORR

Tuesday March 24, 2020

The Office of Rail and Road has produced new summary of its latest guidance on managing safety processes and procedures during the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Isle of Man Heritage Railways Suspend Operation

Friday March 20, 2020

To help support efforts to prevent the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on the Island, Isle of Man Railways have been following advice from Public Health Isle of Man, the National Health Service, the World Health Organisation and other transport industry bodies. In consideration of the guidance provided by these bodies we have made some important […]

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Peak Time Travel Pass Restrictions Lifted to Help Older People

Wednesday March 18, 2020

Transport for West Midlands have joined forces with bus operators and West Midlands Metro to lift peak time travel pass restrictions to help older people get to the shops during the Coronavirus outbreak. Concessionary Pass holders can travel before 9:30am Read more, here: http://orlo.uk/vJkxg  

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