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Friday August 4, 2023
A demonstration of the latest obstacle detection and avoidance technology has been staged for light rail professionals during a recent visit to Blackpool’s Starr Gate Depot.
ReadTuesday August 1, 2023
Applications are now open for the role of Chair of the UKTram Board, and the light rail sector’s representative body is looking for a professional, strategic leader with stakeholder focussed experience. Candidates should have a good understanding of the sector, a track record of setting high governance standards, and a commitment to helping light rail […]
ReadFriday July 28, 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – West Midlands Metro celebrates games legacy, Tyne & Wear Metro warns of trespass dangers, Blackpool tram donated to the National Tramway Museum, and travel offer for rugby fans in Edinburgh.
ReadLight rail professionals are being urged to book now or miss out on a place at a high-profile event featuring presentations by key figures from across the sector.
ReadFriday July 21, 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – All night trams in Edinburgh for the festival season, milestone for Metro extension project with re-opening of Lower Bull Street, Croke visitors urged to use Luas park and ride facilities and successful demolition of Gosforth Metro depot.
ReadThe organisation representing the light rail sector is backing a pioneering initiative aimed at driving innovation and economic growth by supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the transport industry.
ReadMonday July 17, 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – enforcement action extended to more park and ride sites in Nottingham, a police operation in Manchester aims to boost travel safety and upgrades to Edinburgh’s ticket website.
ReadFirms operating in the light rail sector have the opportunity to find out how to access funding for projects driving innovation in the sector during an online event next week.
ReadFriday July 7, 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Tramway heritage celebrated in the West Midlands, first tests of new train in Tyne and Wear, eye-catching tram in Edinburgh and proposals for a light rail in Southwark.
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