Edinburgh trams are still expected to run towards Newhaven in Spring 2023 following an update on progress. The programme has been updated as the amount of track installed passed the
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Final stage of construction to commence on Wolverhampton Midland Metro extension
Midland Metro trams could be running to Wolverhampton railway station by July 2022 as the final stage of construction commences this month. The remaining elements of construction include connecting track
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Aldridge and Coventry VLR included in priority list for transport funding
A new railway station at Aldridge and setting up Coventry Very Light Rail have been sent to the DfT as priority schemes for the West Midlands City Region Sustainable Transport
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Washington Metro study to be discussed
Upto £100k could be allocated to a study into connecting Washington to the Tyne and Wear Metro system. The favoured approach is to create a loop using the northern end
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Nottingham tram extensions postponed indefinitely
Extensions to the Nottingham tram system have been postponed indefinitely following the impact of Covid-19 and the plans published in the Integrated Rail Plan Click here for the article
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Wolverhampton concrete pour signals progress on tram extension
Completion of a large concrete pour has cleared another milestone on the last phase of the Wolverhampton city centre Metro extension, which will connect Midland Metro with Wolverhampton railway station.
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Consultation opens into Magna Tram-Train stop
South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive have opened a consultation into a new Tram-Train stop serving Templeborough and the Magna Science Centre. It will include two platforms and a car park
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Trams by Christmas as latest phase of Wolverhampton station is completed
The mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street has confirmed that trams will be running through to Wolverhampton railway station following the completion of the latest phase of the station
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Light rail study shared for Bristol
A campaign group has shared proposals to create a light rail network for Bristol. Click here for the report
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Council confirms it is not behind tram bid
Warrington Borough Council have confirmed that they have not submitted a bid related to the Salford to Warrington to Stockport tram and tram train bid made to round 3 of
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Blackpool North tram extension update
Blackpool Council has confirmed that the contractor is returning to site to complete works on the Blackpool North tram extension. Over the coming months overhead electric lines and new signals
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Rapid charger installed in Dudley
A new rapid charger has been installed in Dudley with the capability to charge up different types of vehicles including trams, buses and bin lorries. Click here for the article
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Luton DART fly through video shows progress
Luton Council have shared an updated fly through of the Luton Airport DART route showing the progress on construction. The fit out of Luton Airport station appears to be well
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Final stages of Wolverhampton tram works begin
The Midland Metro Alliance (MMA), working on behalf of Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), will return to Wolverhampton city centre to carry out a series of works to complete the
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Budget supports several railway schemes
Several proposed railway schemes have been mentioned in the Budget today (Wednesday 3 March). £40m to support regular services between Exeter and Okehampton subject to final approval of contracts and
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