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Group focuses on third-party disruption to light rail operations

Friday March 31, 2023

The impact of third-party actions on effective and reliable tramway operations has been highlighted at a recent meeting of the UKTram Operations Group.

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Light Rail news roundup 24th March 2023

Friday March 24, 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Tram named after first woman to lead the UK’s largest local authority, history made in Edinburgh as Trams to Newhaven project nears completion, recognition for Tyne and Wear Metro workers and an enhanced accident and incident reporting system has been welcomed by light rail leaders.

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Congress provides European perspective on light rail challenges

New financing models for future light rail projects in Europe have been highlighted during a successful international event this week.

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Tribute to Simon Johnston

Monday March 20, 2023

The UKTram and Light Rail Safety and Standards Board teams would like to express their sadness at the news that Simon Johnston, editor of Tramways and Urban Transit, has passed away. A true gentleman, Simon will be remembered as one of the most enthusiastic and knowledgeable supporters of light rail, and he will be greatly […]

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Light Rail news roundup 10th March 2023

Friday March 10, 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – West Midlands Metro names new tram after entrepreneurs, free books on Manchester Metrolink, enlargement of DLR depot given the green light, tram ticket offers for rugby fans in Edinburgh and the LRSSB appoints a data analyst. 

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Meeting puts embedded tracks in the spotlight

The management and replacement of embedded track assets was the key topic at a recent, well attended meeting, of light rail engineers from across the UK. Members of the UKTram Light Rail Engineering Group also received updates from networks around the country, as well as from the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board, during their […]

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Light Rail news roundup 3rd March 2023

Friday March 3, 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Edinburgh Trams becomes a Living Wage employer, over £1m for improved cycle storage at stops across Metrolink’s Bury line, engineering works in Dublin and first new train for Tyne and Wear Metro.

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UKTram appoints Lindsay Murphy as Interim Chair

The light rail sector’s representative organisation has appointed Lindsay Murphy as its Interim Chair at a board meeting this week.

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Light Rail news roundup 24th February 2023

Friday February 24, 2023

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – West Midlands Metro votes for a charity of the year, NET teams up with community group, Crich prepares for the summer season and campaign targets anti-social behaviour in Greater Manchester. 

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