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Light Rail news roundup 22nd July 2022

Friday July 22, 2022

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Successful launch of Edgbaston extension, tram named after community heroes in Nottingham, late night services in Edinburgh and Light Rail SSB welcomes ORR health and safety report.

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Light Rail news roundup 15th July 2022

Friday July 15, 2022

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Services to Edgbaston all set to launch this weekend, Luas fights vandalism, engineering works in Nottingham and a state-of-the-art simulator in Tyne & Wear.

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Praise for strategy at light rail conference

A bold strategy aimed at driving the growth of light rail has been well received by delegates at a high-profile event for sector professionals.

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Light Rail news roundup 8th July 2022

Friday July 8, 2022

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Live jazz on West Midlands Metro, tram season ticket for Nottingham Forest fans, ‘squeezy’ trams for autistic visitors to Edinburgh Fringe and ambitious plans for the Light Rail SSB. A bold and ambitious strategy aimed at securing a sustainable future for light rail in England, […]

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Latest On Track Newsletter Packed with UKTram and LRSSB Updates

Welcome to the latest issue of OnTrack, featuring all the latest news from UKTram and the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board.

Details of government funding for the two organisations can be found inside and there is also the latest news on their ambitious plans for the future.

This issue also includes information on a new online learning platform for light rail safety professionals, while highlighting the work of sector working groups.  

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Strategy sets out benefits of light rail

Wednesday July 6, 2022

A bold and ambitious strategy aimed at securing a sustainable future for light rail in England, Scotland and Wales has been welcomed by government ministers.

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Light Rail news roundup 1st July 2022

Friday July 1, 2022

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Crich Tramway Village to resume services, schoolchildren given special access to NET trams, Edinburgh Trams is shortlisted for awards and testing on Blackpool extension. Light rail operators from across the UK, together with colleagues from Dublin, are joining forces to look at ways of tackling […]

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Talbot Gateway Tram Extension reaches new milestone as tram testing will take place this week

Trams will run along the extended section of track along Talbot Road between North Pier & Blackpool North Tram Hub, as part of a week-long exercise to operationally test the track and signaling equipment.

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Operators to share best practice on tackling anti-social behaviour

Light rail operators from across the UK, together with colleagues from Dublin, are joining forces to look at ways of tackling anti-social behaviour on their networks.

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