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Light rail news roundup 25th March 2021

Thursday March 25, 2021

In this weeks light rail news – congratulations to a World Cup winner, NET complete £3.5m Incentro refurbishment, report praises Metrolink extension, £6.8bn plan to revitalise transport in the North East, LUAS urges customer donations on Daffodil Day and Seaton Tramway confirm reopening plans. A further £7.5 million in emergency funding for Edinburgh Trams and […]

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Post-pandemic promotion of light rail discussed

Planning for a return of customers following the gradual lifting of coronavirus restrictions is well underway say marketing and customer service professionals from across the light rail sector.

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Final refurbished tram re-joins the fleet

Wednesday March 24, 2021

Nottingham’s tram network has celebrated the successful completion of a £3.5 million refurbishment programme that’s seen the transformation of its original fleet of Incentro vehicles.

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UKTram welcomes continued support for Scottish systems

A further £7.5 million in emergency funding for Edinburgh Trams and Glasgow Subway has been welcomed by the organisation representing the UK’s light rail sector.

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Stourbridge Shuttle crowned World Cup winner

Monday March 22, 2021

Congratulations to the team at Pre Metro Operations Ltd after the Stourbridge Shuttle was crowned winner in the World Cup of Trams.

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New round of emergency funding welcomed

Saturday March 20, 2021

Additional emergency support to help light rail systems in the Midlands and the north of England maintain services through continued Covid-19 restrictions has been welcomed by UKTram.

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Light rail news roundup 18th March 2021

Thursday March 18, 2021

In light rail news this week – works in Blackpool, Manchester and Sheffield mean changes to services, demolition starts at Tyne & Wear Gosforth Depot, final stages of construction on West Midlands Metro Wolverhampton extension and Winter completion for track work at Douglas Bay Horse Tramway.  An innovative online system to speed up and simplify […]

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Covid response still dominates HR discussions

Supporting staff during the roll-out of Covid-19 vaccinations and the ongoing coronavirus restrictions has been a key priority for HR professionals from across the light rail sector.

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Finals week for the World Cup of Trams

Wednesday March 17, 2021

It’s finals week in the UKTram World Cup of Trams with the winners of the four rounds now battling it out in the semi-finals.

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