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Friday October 27, 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Essential engineering works in Nottingham, Sheffield and Edinburgh, industry event at the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre, West Midlands Metro strikes hotel partnership, and light rail professionals invited to shape national safety campaign.
ReadFriday October 20, 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Awards for West Midlands Metro, Midland Metro Alliance and Edinburgh Trams, student offer comes to an end in Nottingham, and engineering works in Manchester.
ReadThe challenges and successes experienced by networks across the UK and Ireland have been highlighted by light rail professionals during recent working group meetings.
ReadFriday October 13, 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Rock ‘n’ Roll star announcement on Manchester Metrolink, fare evasion campaign earns an award for NET, free admission for local residents from Crich Tramway Village, and a new mural unveiled by Tyne & Wear Metro.
ReadTuesday October 10, 2023
The autumn edition of the UKTram and LRSSB newsletter, OnTrack, is now available to download, and inside you will find all the latest news from two organisations at the heart of the light rail sector. Read all about the recent Light Rail Summit, progress on key safety projects, stakeholder engagement, the strengthening of overseas partnerships, […]
ReadFriday October 6, 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Top tram accolade for West Midlands Metro, Edinburgh adds to its awards collection, a statement from Blackpool Transport and work resumes on canopy project on Tyne & Wear Metro. UKTram Light rail leaders have welcomed a pledge by the Prime Minister to support the expansion […]
ReadThe Stourbridge Shuttle is excited to announce a pop-up charity merchandising event on October 10, working in partnership with the beloved George the Stourbridge Junction Cat and West Midland Railway.
ReadThursday October 5, 2023
Light rail leaders have welcomed a pledge by the Prime Minister to support the expansion of the sector in the UK.
ReadFriday September 29, 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – West Midlands Metro launches new social media channel, penalty fares rise on Manchester Metrolink, testing and commissioning on Tyne & Wear Metro and an award for Head of Engagement and Skills at Midland Metro Alliance.
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