Transport Design International have been awarded the contract to design a light rail vehicle that could be used to operate a very light rail service connecting Coventry to the HS2
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Summer closure to begin work on Trafford Centre connection
The Manchester Metrolink line to Eccles will be closed for 13 days as part of works to create the junction for the new extension to Trafford Park. Click here for
Continue reading »Testing commences on Rotherham Tram-Train route
Infrastructure and vehicle interface testing has begun on the Tram-Train route. Click here for the article
Continue reading »Light rail alternative for Croxley rail link
The mayor of Watford has arranged for discussions to be held to discuss light rail alternatives for the Croxley rail link near Watford. The proposed extension of the Metropolitan line
Continue reading »Work begins on Luton Airport Rail link
A ceremony has been held as part of the beginning of works to construct a rail based transit system that will connect the terminal at Luton Airport with Luton Airport
Continue reading »Light rail plans for Colchester garden village
Proposals have been drawn up to connect a proposed garden village east of Colchester with a light rail route. Click here for the article
Continue reading »Rotherham Tram-Train set to begin this Autumn
Testing and driver training is expected to commence over the summer with regular services set to begin in the Autumn according to the chief executive of the local chamber of
Continue reading »Optimism for Eastwood Tram link
A councillor has suggested that the extension of the Nottingham tram system to Eastwood is very likely. However, key stakeholders have advised that key aspects need to be achieved before
Continue reading »Six week consultation for Newhaven tram extension
A consultation is set to launch on 19 March into the proposals to manage the impact of the construction work on residents, businesses and wider stakeholders along the proposed Newhaven
Continue reading »Coventry Council set to pass Very Light Rail plan
A plan to improve the transport network around Coventry will include a plan for Very Light Rail when it is presented to the Councils Cabinet for approval next Tuesday. Click
Continue reading »First piece of track laid on Trafford Park extension
The first piece of track has been laid on the Manchester Metrolink tram extension towards Trafford Park. The first piece of track was laid at Parkway Circle. Trams are expected
Continue reading »Coventry light rail shuttle set for 2021 City of Culture
Battery powered driverless light rail vehicles could be providing complementary rides between Coventry railway station and its city centre during the 2021 City of Culture celebrations. The Warwick Manufacturing Group
Continue reading »Next phase of Wolverhampton Metro work set to begin in March
A major road in Wolverhampton is set to close in March as part of works to extend the Midland Metro to Wolverhampton railway station. Pipers Row is expected to reopen
Continue reading »Firm appointed to build tram line in Preston
A civil engineering firm has been appointed to deliver a demonstration line for the proposed Preston Guild tram line. The first section will be built on a site in Deepdale
Continue reading »Winner of Luton Airport Rail Link works announced
The winner of the civil works to deliver the Luton Airport mass transit system has been announced as a VolkerFitzpatrick-Kier JV. Works will start during 2018 with the system expected
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