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Summit programme takes shape

Friday August 20, 2021

The organisation responsible for driving light rail safety is set to deliver a keynote presentation at a high-profile summit for sector leaders next month.

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Light rail news roundup 13th July 2021

Friday August 13, 2021

In light rail news this week – Metrolink services reduced, football ground shuttle bus connects to NET, multi day tickets for tourists in Edinburgh, discounted tram travel for Fleetwood fans plus new LRSSB board members announced.  Tickets are selling fast for a landmark event for the nation’s light rail sector, and there are just days […]

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Days left to book accommodation for landmark light rail summit

Tickets are selling fast for a landmark event for the nation’s light rail sector, and there are just days left to book discounted accommodation in the host city. The Light Rail Summit, organised by UKTram and the LRSSB, will see professionals from across the sector meet at the Edinburgh Grosvenor Hotel on 23rd September for […]

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Latest newsletter highlights working group challenges

Friday July 30, 2021

The latest issue of the UKTram newsletter is now available to view online, offering a useful roundup of recent updates from the organisation. As well as providing an insight into the issues raised at recent working group meetings, it also includes news of a landmark summit to mark the publication of a new strategy for […]

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Light rail news roundup 30th July 2021

Thursday July 29, 2021

In light rail news this week – NET celebrates milestone anniversary of local charity, temporary timetable changes on Supertram, Red Line works on Luas, conservation area created at Howdon Metro depot, Seaton Tramway joins ‘Love Your Railway’ campaign and LRSSB business plan highlights intensive programme of safety initiatives.    Tickets are now on sale for […]

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Vital contribution to draft strategy welcomed

Wednesday July 28, 2021

Sector leaders and other experts from across light rail have been praised for their contributions to the development of an ambitious vision for the future.

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Tickets on sale for landmark light rail summit

Monday July 26, 2021

Tickets are now on sale for what promises to be a landmark event for the UK’s light rail sector.

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Lucchini Unipart Rail sign bogie overhaul contract with West Midlands Metro

Lucchini Unipart Rail (LUR) and Midland Metro Ltd (MML) are pleased to announce the signing of a 3-year collaborative contract with the opportunity to extend for a further 2 years.

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Light rail news roundup 23rd July 2021

Friday July 23, 2021

In this week’s light rail news – ribbon cut on new Metro training academy, NET stars in short film premiere, extra validators installed on Luas, time lapse film captures demolition of Gosforth Metro Depot and Blackpool Brush Railcoach 298 returns to Crich. Continued government support for light rail systems in England as remaining Covid-restrictions are […]

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