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 […]
New online resource set to boost light rail safety
A new central resource portal has been launched to help drive further increases in safety standards across the light rail sector. The recently established Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) has already made significant strides in drawing together cross-sector experience and expertise, and the newly launched website ( www.lrssb.com) aims to provide access to […]
Appointment further strengthens UK Tram board
A key appointment to the board of UK Tram brings a wealth of additional technical experience and expertise to the organisation representing the country’s light rail sector. Lindsay Murphy was elected to the board during a recent annual general meeting, which also saw Chairman George Lowder and board member Iain Anderson re-elected. A transport engineering […]
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 […]
Global Light Rail Awards celebrate outstanding achievement
Guests from around the world gathered to celebrate another year of outstanding achievement and innovation at the Global Light Rail Awardsat London’s Honourable Artillery Company last night, (Wednesday, October 2). Well-known as the industry’s ‘Oscars’, the judging panel evaluated submissions in 17 categories, noting that, “this was one of the toughest years yet to choose […]
