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Leaders gather to help shape industry

Friday July 23, 2021

Light Rail Minister Baroness Vere, delivers a virtual Keynote to industry leaders at the 15th Annual UK Light Rail Conference and exhibition

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Launch of Academy and recruitment campaign reflect Metro jobs boost

West Midlands Metro is set to create more than 160 new jobs as it expands with new lines due to open or being constructed in Birmingham and the Black Country.

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Long-term funding packaged welcomed

Friday July 16, 2021

Continued government support for light rail systems in England as Covid-restrictions are lifted has been welcomed by UKTram.

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Light rail news roundup 16th July 2021

In light rail news this week – NET supports ‘Step Out, Stay Out’ campaign, Edinburgh Trams pauses service to honour dear friend and colleague, Blackpool increases tram frequency to cope with staycation demand, Luas launch safety campaign as Covid restrictions ease and Tyne & Wear open online merchandise shop.   Light rail networks in England have […]

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Marketeers prepare for lifting of restrictions

Thursday July 15, 2021

Light rail networks in England have been gearing up for the lifting of remaining coronavirus restrictions on July 19, marketeers and customer services professionals from across the sector have heard.

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Light rail news roundup 9th July 2021

Friday July 9, 2021

In our round up of light rail news this week – ‘Green machine’ tram in Sheffield, more park & ride spaces on Metrolink, interior designs for new Tyne & Wear Metro fleet are revealed, customer service recruitment on DLR and Seaton to organise annual heritage festival.    The easing of some coronavirus restrictions has presented […]

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Very Light Rail will be showcased at the Light Rail Conference

Thursday July 8, 2021

Pre Metro will be travelling up North to the Light Rail Conference on the 13th and 14th July.

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Easing of restrictions brings fresh challenges for operators

The easing of some coronavirus restrictions has presented fresh challenges for light rail operators, the latest meeting of a UKTram working group has heard.

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‘Save the date’ for landmark summit

Wednesday July 7, 2021

A vision for the future of trams and other metro systems in the UK is to be put under the spotlight in September as part of a high-profile Light Rail Summit in Edinburgh.

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