Daily Archives: Saturday 15 October 2022

Drivers get used to Newhaven extension with new simulator

Posted on Saturday 15 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

It may still be several months before trams are able to run through to Newhaven but drivers are already in training with a new state of the art custom built simulator in use at Edinburgh Trams Gogar Depot.

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Around the World in Trams: Vienna 2597 & 4042+1442

Posted on Saturday 15 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

We move from Switzerland to Austria for this week’s edition of “Around the World in Trams” as we visit Vienna for the first of several views of the tramway in the Austrian capital.

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LRSSB appoint new Head of Safety Risk Management

Posted on Saturday 15 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board have recently appointed a new Head of Safety Risk Management to aid the development of a comprehensive, sector-wide risk model. Laura Reardon arrives at the LRSSB following 13 years experience in the rail … Continue reading →

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£3 million public realm works at four Metro stations announced

Posted on Saturday 15 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

South Tyneside Council have announced a £3 million investment programme to improve walking and cycling links at four Metro stations. The work will start from 10th October and go through until April 2023 at Chichester, Bede, Tyne Dock and Simonside … Continue reading →

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