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UKTram sharing coronavirus advice

Monday March 9, 2020

The organisation representing the country’s light rail sector is sharing with its members the latest advice on reducing the spread of COVID-19.

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Next generation award for Nottingham tram network

Wednesday February 26, 2020

Nottingham’s tram network has secured a prestigious international award recognising a commitment to the ongoing development of the organisation’s most valuable assets – its people.

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LRSSB CEO Vacancy

Friday February 14, 2020

Would you like to work for a growing company based in Birmingham City Centre, with the ability to work from home or remotely? The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) has been established by the light rail sector, with support from the Department for Transport and Office of Road & Rail, in response to […]

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NOTTINGHAM TRAM NETWORK FIRST TO SET STANDARD

Friday February 7, 2020

Nottingham’s tram network has become the UK’s first light rail system to receive a prestigious international standard. As a result of a two-year investment programme, NET operator, Nottingham Trams Limited, has secured the key ISO 55001:2014 (Assets) certification – a major success which is set to drive further improvements in service reliability. Paul Robinson, Managing […]

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Embedded rail project set to reduce costs and disruption

Engineers from across the light rail sector are joining forces on a project with the potential to save tramway owners and operators hundreds of thousands of pounds in maintenance costs while improving network reliability.

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Firefighters in Edinburgh display technical expertise as they lift tram

Wednesday January 29, 2020

Firefighters in Edinburgh demonstrated their heavy rescue capabilities during a unique training exercise to carefully lift a tram off the track.

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UK First in Customer Service for Edinburgh Trams

Edinburgh Trams has been told it is the first UK light rail operator to achieve ServiceMark accreditation. What’s more, they are the first transport operator in Scotland and only the second in the UK to make the list.

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Nominate a rising star of the sector

Friday January 17, 2020

The search is on to find the 2020 Rail Professional of the Year and UK Tram members are being urged to nominate the rising stars of the light rail sector. The awards present the opportunity to highlight the achievements of young people at varying stages of their careers in the rail industry and judges will […]

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Chair shares his views on future of the sector

Thursday January 16, 2020

The Chair of UK Tram has stressed the critical need for a UK-wide light rail strategy and a clear narrative around what it can deliver.

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