Cardiff tram-train route consultation underway
UK: Transport for Wales is undertaking public consultation on options for a tram-train route to link Cardiff Central station with a future station at Newport Road.
Very Light Rail technology demonstration allocated funding
UK: West Midlands Combined Authority has approved funding for a ‘real world demonstration’ of technology being developed under the Very Light Rail project, which aims to offer medium-sized cities a cheaper and faster to construct alternative to traditional tramways.
‘First class’ apprenticeships open the door to transport careers
UK: Tyne & Wear transport authority Nexus says it is to maintain its ‘strong track record for apprenticeships’, offering nine positions in 2023.
Tram operators explore joint procurement to cut costs
UK: Light rail industry association UKTram has established a working group to explore options to lower costs through joint procurements.
Replacement trams and Underground trains in Transport for London draft business plan
UK: Transport for London has published its draft business plan for the period from April 2023 until April 2026.
London Underground trains to be modified to address cracking
UK: Tenders have been called for the modification of the 63 seven-car Type 96TS trainsets used on London Underground’s Jubilee Line to provide a long-term solution to fatigue cracking.
London Underground seeks passenger feedback on gap-bridging device
UK: Trials are underway with a bridging device designed to improve accessibility at step-free London Underground stations where there remains a small gap between the platform and train carriage.
London Underground accessibility priorities
Tyne & Wear Metro extension business case developed
Transport for London to award fare collection operation and expansion contract
Transport for London power purchase procurement paused again
Supertram to be publicly operated from 2024
Transport for London leadership appointments
Very Light Rail R&D partnership
Disappointing response to London Underground renewable energy procurement
Seeing London Underground’s Bakerloo Line trains in a new light
Updated scenarios boost virtual reality tram safety tool
West Midlands Metro extension track installed in Digbeth
Consultancies commissioned to assess options for Watford to Croxley Link
Tyne & Wear Metro trains rolled out