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Thursday October 7, 2021
UKTram and the organisation responsible for light rail safety have scooped a series of prestigious accolades at a high-profile event celebrating excellence across the sector.
ReadThe Blackpool Tramway has won the award for the Most Improved System in 2020/21.
ReadA bold vision to help drive the expansion of light rail in the UK has been welcomed by sector leaders at a high-profile summit. The unveiling of a new draft strategy document proved one of the highlights of the event in Edinburgh, organised by UKTram in partnership with the LRSSB. Following months of consultations, ‘A […]
ReadTuesday October 5, 2021
A pioneering project to enhance driver training standards across light rail has taken a major step forward with the launch of a sector-wide consultation. Earlier in the year, UKTram started working with colleagues from across the sector to develop a new set of National Occupational Standards (NOS) for tram driver trainers and is now asking […]
ReadFriday October 1, 2021
In light rail news this week – commuter discounts on West Midlands Metro, ‘Chase the Tram’ raises money for NET charity, Tangerine Ticket in Blackpool, extra decks to be installed to increase Metrolink park & ride capacity, 17th birthday for Luas Red Line and track laying milestone passed in Wolverhampton. An innovative new system designed […]
ReadAn innovative new system designed to speed up and simplify the process of applying for permission to work near a tramway has been launched at a major light rail event.
ReadThursday September 30, 2021
The huge benefits that light rail is bringing to major UK cities has been brought into sharp focus in a video that’s been launched online this week.
ReadTuesday September 28, 2021
To support the launch of the far-reaching Light Rail Strategy, UKTram has produced a new video. Featuring examples of how tramways have provided a major boost for cities where they already operate, it also includes expert views on the wider benefits light rail can deliver and can be viewed here.
ReadThursday September 23, 2021
A wide-ranging strategy for the future of light rail has been unveiled by UKTram today (Thursday, September 23).
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