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Engineers highlight importance of track welding standards

At the latest meeting of ethe UKTram Engineering Group the topic of track welding methods was discussed with improvements identified as an effective way to improve operational performance on the nation’s tramways.

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UKTram appoint new Chair

Stephen Edwards has been appointed as the new Chair of UKTram, the organisation that represents the country’s light rail sector. Stephen joins the organisation with a successful background in strategic development, business planning and operations management, most recently as Executive … Continue reading

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New members join UKTram

UKTram have increased their membership after new organisations joined the light rail sector’s representative body. Amongst the new members are Transport for Wales who are working on ambitious plans for a new Metro system in Cardiff and the surrounding area.

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FOCUS+ provides breakthrough in driver fatigue detection

FOCUS+ – a wearable device that has been designed to detect the onset of fatigue in tram drivers – has delivered excellent results in independent tests which were commissioned by UKTram. The tests have shown that the technology has an … Continue reading

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New UKTram Engineering Group Chair gives communications commitment

The new Chair of the UKTram Light Rail Engineering Group, Marilena Papadopoulou, has said that her priority for the group will be to establish continuous dialogue with engineering experts across the light rail sector. Marilena made the commitment ahead of … Continue reading

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UKTram meet with Transport Minister

UKTram have recently had the chance to meet with Richard Holden, Minister at the Department for Transport with specific responsibility for light rail. In the meeting officials were able to highlight challenges faced by the sector whilst also pressing home … Continue reading

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Potential of light rail systems highlighted by Restore your Railway initiative

Over recent years it has seemed that the chances of a new light rail system being opened have been less and less with high costs and a lack of interest from central government of all persuasions. But the recent “Restore … Continue reading

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Tramways join forces to help tackle anti-social behaviour

Members of the UKTram Marketing and Customer Services Group have recently met to join forces to help to tackle anti-social behaviour on UK tramways and similar transit systems. Operators have reported that since the Covid-19 pandemic there has been a … Continue reading

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Interim Chair appointed by UKTram

Lindsay Murphy has been confirmed as the Interim Chair of UKTram. The appointment was made at a board meeting in the past week. Lindsay has over 30 years experience as a transport engineering specialist.

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Light Rail Summit 2023 to take place in Birmingham

Birmingham will be the third tram city to hold the UKTram organised Light Rail Summit it as been announced. The 2023 edition of the event will take place on 21st September and follows on from two previous successful events which … Continue reading

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Delays from other road users in focus at UKTram

Members of the UKTram Executive Group have agreed to share best practice on measures that they are taking to cut down on delays to services caused by other road users as part of the continued collaborative working between different operating … Continue reading

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Best practice workshops to take place for the unexpected

A series of best practice workshops organised by UKTram are set to take place in early 2023 which will explore ways to manage malfunctions of critical tramway infrastructure of equipment. The workshops will be led by the UKTram Operations Group … Continue reading

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UKTram sets up new working group to tackle rising costs

UKTram – the industry body representing UK light rail – has recently set-up a new working group to help to coordinate efforts to mitigate the impact of rising costs in the sector. The working group will explore joint procurement options … Continue reading

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Two new directors appointed to UKTram Board of Directors

The UKTram board has been boosted by the election of two new directors during the organisation’s Annual General Meeting at the start of December. Sophie Allison, Interim Managing Director at West Midlands Metro, and Colin Robey, Chair of the UK … Continue reading

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Development of Very Light and Ultra Light Rail technology could help transform connectivity across the UK

The ongoing development of Very Light and Ultra Light Rail technology has the potential to transform connectivity in small and medium sized UK cities across according to experts from the sector. At a recent summit in Manchester, Colin Robey, from … Continue reading

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New OLE training plan welcomed by UKTram Engineering Group

Members of the UKTram Engineering Group have welcomed a plan to develop a training package on overhead live equipment which is said to be “hugely beneficial”. The plan is aimed at raising levels of OLE competence across the country’s tram … Continue reading

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Light Rail Strategy nominated for Light Rail Award

Earlier this year UK Tram published a new Light Rail Strategy document which looked at securing a sustainable future for light rail in the UK. And now that strategy is up for an award as it has been nominated in … Continue reading

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UKTram appoint new Lead Engineer

Phillip Terry has been appointed as Lead Engineer at UKTram to help drive a series of key initiatives with aim of boosting the growth of light rail across the country. Mr Terry has a wealth of engineering experience including two … Continue reading

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UKTram launch Strategy for Light Rail

UKTram’s new Strategy for Light Rail has been welcomed by government ministers. The bold and ambitious strategy aims to secure a sustainable future for light rail in England, Scotland and Wales.

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Light rail operators look at ways of tackling anti-social behaviour

Light rail operators across the UK and Ireland are getting together to look at ways to tackle the increase in anti social behaviour seen across the countries since the lifting of Covid restrictions.

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