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Latest newsletter highlights working group challenges

The latest issue of the UKTram newsletter is now available to view online, offering a useful roundup of recent updates from the organisation. As well as providing an insight into the issues raised at recent working group meetings, it also includes news of a landmark summit to mark the publication of a new strategy for […]

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Light rail news roundup 30th July 2021

In light rail news this week – NET celebrates milestone anniversary of local charity, temporary timetable changes on Supertram, Red Line works on Luas, conservation area created at Howdon Metro depot, Seaton Tramway joins ‘Love Your Railway’ campaign and LRSSB business plan highlights intensive programme of safety initiatives.    Tickets are now on sale for […]

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Vital contribution to draft strategy welcomed

Sector leaders and other experts from across light rail have been praised for their contributions to the development of an ambitious vision for the future.

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Tickets on sale for landmark light rail summit

Tickets are now on sale for what promises to be a landmark event for the UK’s light rail sector.

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Light rail news roundup 23rd July 2021

In this week’s light rail news – ribbon cut on new Metro training academy, NET stars in short film premiere, extra validators installed on Luas, time lapse film captures demolition of Gosforth Metro Depot and Blackpool Brush Railcoach 298 returns to Crich. Continued government support for light rail systems in England as remaining Covid-restrictions are […]

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Leaders gather to help shape industry

Light Rail Minister Baroness Vere, delivers a virtual Keynote to industry leaders at the 15th Annual UK Light Rail Conference and exhibition

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Long-term funding packaged welcomed

Continued government support for light rail systems in England as Covid-restrictions are lifted has been welcomed by UKTram.

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Light rail news roundup 16th July 2021

In light rail news this week – NET supports ‘Step Out, Stay Out’ campaign, Edinburgh Trams pauses service to honour dear friend and colleague, Blackpool increases tram frequency to cope with staycation demand, Luas launch safety campaign as Covid restrictions ease and Tyne & Wear open online merchandise shop.   Light rail networks in England have […]

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Marketeers prepare for lifting of restrictions

Light rail networks in England have been gearing up for the lifting of remaining coronavirus restrictions on July 19, marketeers and customer services professionals from across the sector have heard.

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