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Light Rail news roundup 20th May 2022

Friday May 20, 2022

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Superheroes in Tyne & Wear, family fun in Edinburgh, new park and ride spaces for Manchester Metrolink and real ale tours in Blackpool.

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Expansion of biometric technology trials

Wednesday May 18, 2022

Volunteers from tram networks across the country have joined a pioneering project that’s using biometric monitoring technology to further boost light rail safety.

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Patronage recovering but challenges ahead for light rail

Tuesday May 17, 2022

Light rail systems around the UK are continuing to rebuild patronage following the coronavirus pandemic, but fresh challenges are now emerging, say sector leaders.

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Light Rail news roundup 13th May 2022

Friday May 13, 2022

Transport Minister Baroness Vere has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at a high-profile event in September that’s set to attract professionals from across the light rail sector.
The impressive Deansgate headquarters of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has already been named as the venue for an eagerly anticipated Light Rail Summit, and a packed programme of presentations is now taking shape.

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Minister named as summit’s keynote speaker

Thursday May 12, 2022

Transport Minister Baroness Vere has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at a high-profile event in September that’s set to attract professionals from across the light rail sector.

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Light Rail news roundup 6th May 2022

Friday May 6, 2022

An experienced light rail customer services professional has been confirmed as a Non-executive Director of the sector’s representative organisation. Following its latest Board meeting, UKTram has announced the appointment of Jo Bentley, who recently returned to Nottingham Trams Limited as Head of Customer Experience. Having previously worked for the operator as Customer Service Manager, she […]

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Customer service professional joins UKTram Board

Thursday May 5, 2022

An experienced light rail customer services professional has been confirmed as a Non-executive Director of the sector’s representative organisation.

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Light Rail news roundup 29th April 2022

Friday April 29, 2022

In light rail news this week – NET sponsors World Masters Hockey, wheel sets in production for Tyne & Wear’s new fleet, weekend Red Line changes on Luas and big bank holiday weekend for Blackpool Heritage.

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Light Rail news roundup 22nd April 2022

Friday April 22, 2022

This week’s news from across the light rail sector includes a significant concrete pour in Dudley for the West Midlands Metro expansion, a new ticket offer in Blackpool, heritage tramway optimism and artwork commissioned by Nexus.

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