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Further boost for tram recruitment

A successful training scheme in the West Midlands has welcomed a new cohort of students, providing a further recruitment boost for the region’s expanding tram network. The Sector-based Work Academy, which aims to equip jobseekers with the skills needed to apply for roles at West Midlands Metro, has previously helped to fill nine vacancies on […]

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Edinburgh Tram’s new offering is just the ticket

Edinburgh Trams is just the ticket for those looking to jet off this October break with the launch of a brand new family airport return ticket. The ticket allows two adults and up to three children to travel to and from the airport for just £22.50 and lets you glide stress free to the departures […]

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Tram operator backs terminal illness charter

The operator of Nottingham’s tram network has signed up to an initiative aimed at supporting employees facing terminal illness.

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Skills training boost for tram recruitment

An innovative training scheme has delivered a significant recruitment boost for the region’s expanding tram network. West Midlands Metro joined forces with two local colleges to drive an initiative aimed at equipping people with the skills needed to apply for jobs created by the future expansion of the tramway. Now, nine people from the first […]

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Rolling Stock Manager Vacancy – West Midlands Metro

Midland Metro Ltd operates and maintains the West Midlands Metro tram network and is a new company owned by the West Midlands Combined Authority.

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Transport Minister Visits Innovative Stourbridge Shuttle

The Minister of State for Transport, Jesse Norman MP, has paid a visit to see the innovative Stourbridge Shuttle Ultra Light Rail link in Stourbridge.

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MP Congratulates Seaton Tramway on Recent Awards

Neil Parish, MP for Tiverton & Honiton, visited the famous Seaton Tramway in East Devon on Friday, joining Chief Executive, Jenny Nunn, and Engineering Manager, Lee Taylor for a trip through the Axe Valley. The visit comes after a successful start of the year for the Tramway, which saw the unique transport attraction awarded the […]

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Isle of Man Transport Win Another Award!

Saturday evening saw the Heritage Railway Association (HRA) awards ceremony in London, where Douglas Bay Horse Tram was announced as the winner for Outstanding Visitor Experience in the Small Groups category. This will be the fourth award in 2019 for Isle of Man Transport who early this year collected a trio of wins for the Manx Electric Railway. Including […]

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Manx Heritage Transport Festival

Isle of Man Railways are busy finalizing the last details of preparation for an exciting programme of events in this year’s Manx Heritage Transport Festival.

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