A proposal to create a driverless light rail system between Staines and Heathrow Airport has joined the list of proposals put forward to the DfT since the Transport Secretary made
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Nottingham Tram feasibility study to look into Clifton extension
A feasibility study into extensions of the Nottingham tram system will look into an extension of the Clifton line to a recently approved housing development. Focus will also be placed
Continue readingNew designs underway for Newhaven extension
A series of workshops with residents, traders, active travel organisations and community representatives is under way to refine proposals for taking trams to Newhaven. The three workshops, which centre on
Continue readingMiddleton Metrolink extension receives backing
The extension of the Manchester Metrolink towards Middleton has received backing from Transport for Greater Manchester following a meeting between the local council and TfGM. Click here for the article
Continue readingCoventry Light Rail vehicle design contract awarded
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
Continue readingSummer 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 readingTesting commences on Rotherham Tram-Train route
Infrastructure and vehicle interface testing has begun on the Tram-Train route. Click here for the article
Continue readingLight 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 readingWork 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 readingLight 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 readingRotherham 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 readingOptimism 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 readingSix 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 readingCoventry 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 readingFirst 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
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