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UKTram helping to lead integrated transport debate

Friday November 10, 2023

UKTram is to play a key role in the promotion of integrated public transport solutions, with the organisation’s Managing Director joining a steering group for a high-profile forum.

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Coventry Very Light Rail vehicle tested on revolutionary track for first time

Tuesday November 7, 2023

The pioneering Coventry Very Light Rail project has achieved a major milestone with successful running of the vehicle on its test track at the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC) in Dudley.

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Light Rail news roundup 3rd November 2023

Friday November 3, 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Extra trams at peak times in the West Midlands, comedy performances on trams in Nottingham, armed services tribute in Edinburgh, and maintenance works on Manchester Metrolink.

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UKTram welcomes new members

As work on ambitious plans for a new Metro system in Cardiff and surrounding areas gathers pace, Transport for Wales is among the latest organisations to join the light rail sector’s representative body.

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Head of Operations Vacancy – First Tram Operations

Tuesday October 31, 2023

A vacancy has arisen at Tram Operations Limited (TOL) for the position of Head of Operations. This is an excellent opportunity, reporting directly to the Service Delivery Director, and a key member of the Executive Team, you will be responsible for all aspects of operational performance and improvement of the Tram service. This role forms […]

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Light Rail news roundup 27th October 2023

Friday October 27, 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Essential engineering works in Nottingham, Sheffield and Edinburgh, industry event at the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre, West Midlands Metro strikes hotel partnership, and light rail professionals invited to shape national safety campaign. 

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Light Rail news roundup 20th October 2023

Friday October 20, 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Awards for West Midlands Metro, Midland Metro Alliance and Edinburgh Trams, student offer comes to an end in Nottingham, and engineering works in Manchester.

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Meetings hear of networks rising to challenges

The challenges and successes experienced by networks across the UK and Ireland have been highlighted by light rail professionals during recent working group meetings.

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Light Rail news roundup 13th October 2023

Friday October 13, 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Rock ‘n’ Roll star announcement on Manchester Metrolink, fare evasion campaign earns an award for NET, free admission for local residents from Crich Tramway Village, and a new mural unveiled by Tyne & Wear Metro.

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