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In the world of rail vehicles, there are also medium and quite small companies next to production giants. And this is one of these small companies we present in this article TRAM Power Ltd. The whole project was created at TRAM Power Ltd., based in Great Britain. The mission of this private enterpr...
Strategic Case Extracts from the conceptual Very Light Rail mini-study for GMCA officers, Wigan Council members and Makerfield parliamentary candidates identify several challenges affecting Ashton-in-Makerfield, Bryn, Hindley, Hindley Green, Abram, Worsley Mesnes, Orrell and Winstanley, including c...
This proposal should be seen as more than a transport scheme. For MPs, councillors, and regional stakeholders, HTaaS offers a once-in-a-generation cross-party opportunity to align net zero, regeneration, transport inclusion, private investment, and local energy resilience within a single deliverable...
Hydrogen Trams as a Service v.4 given to BCIMO Dudley 12 Dec 2024 Light Rail UK believes in the proven success of current UK Tramways and the merging of the ongoing successful development of science & technology in the Hydrogen field, driven by Climate Change demands
Key health and wellbeing challenges for the borough include ensuring a healthy start to life, improving childhood obesity, oral health, smoking, physical inactivity, diabetes, TB, alcohol and substance misuse, mental health issues and early deaths from cardiovascular disease, a major result of Tr...
We provide environmental sensors, networks and data solutions to support decarbonisation efforts globally. We drive real environmental change by leveraging the power of real-time data with cleantech technologies. As experts in the latest IoT, AI, 5G, and LiDAR technologies, Vortex enables smart c...
The system can therefore be installed quickly without causing significant disruption. The reason such systems are best suited to small to mid-sized cities and towns, is that they cannot offer the same capacity as traditional tram and light rail systems because of their weight limitations they can be...
The Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) was set up to oversee the build, launch and operation of a new Very Light Rail (VLR) national innovation centre, to be built in Dudley. Our vision is to positively transform the UK rail industry, through the creation of new and more aff...
The chair noted that this initial meeting had been convened in order to establish a new CPG in Session 6. The invitation to join had been issued to all MSPs as well as members of the Session 5 CPGs on Rail and on Cycling, Walking & Buses. The new CPG still has to be approved by the Parliament, but h...
Trams for Warrington has submitted its comments to Warrington Borough Council Local Plan consultation. They believe that the Plan, as it stands, lacks a clear vision for the future of Warrington and if it is adopted in its current form, it will continue to ensure that Warrington will remain to be a...
Mike Ballinger, LRTA TramForward, explores the fascinating gathering of metre-gauge urban and interurban rail services in eastern Switzerland...Courtesy: Tramway and Urban Transport
On 13 December 2020, the modern tramway in the Swedish city of Lund opened for passenger service on a 5.2km (3.2-mile)as a low cost tramway
All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group - Highlights of the Story, Achievements and Ambitions so far: - Dec 2019 v.11
Call for evidence
Meet our new Light Rail Minister Jesse Norman MP
Diary dates: April - June 2017
TramTrain:Reply to Hon Alderman D H Townsley Sept 2016 arguments against Leeds City Region TramTrain starter proposals
Our next meeting which will be held in Committee Room 12, House of Commons at 1400h - 1600h, Wednesday 25th May 2016. We will be updating you on TramTrain which is now very relevant and imminent in many LEP etc., plans for the alleviation of poor air quality, congestion and regeneration Our spea...
Midland Metro Catenary Free Trams
Notes of meeting of Cross Party Group on Rail in the Scottish Parliament of 15 September 2015 Minister for Transport and the Islands Derek Mackay MSP spoke about railway developments. He spoke of good news for Scotland from the benefits of rail investment. He said he was excited by EGIP, the Edinbur...
Recent technical advances have broken through important cost barriers and have made the urban tram mode affordable for smaller towns and districts Reconciling Conflicting Objectives Problems caused by traffic congestion are experienced by small and large urban centres and, increasingly, suburban d...
The South Wales Metro needs to be based around trams if it is to achieve its full potential The electrification of the Valleys Lines gives us an opportunity to be create a light rail system in south east Wales that be best suited to future growth Plans for a South Wales Metro should be built ar...
Emaar Properties has unveiled the Dubai Trolley, the world's first hydrogen-powered, zero-emission street running trolley/tram.
Dr Nicholas Faulk and the case for Trams or Light Rail for Oxford
A possible segment for the proposed One North plan for Northern England Improving connectivity A Presentation of the case for and applications of TramTrain A low cost, clean, sustainable mode for Cheshire, Warrington & Merseyside Macclesfield Town Hall 21st January 2010
Aruba Aruba's streetcars are powered by batteries augmented by hydrogen fuel cells, which in turn are powered by the island's year-round trade winds. Arubans claim that they are the first in the world to use hydrail technology in regular passenger service. The vehicles are bidirectional and use PCC...
Paul Rowen Lib/Dem, Former Chair 2008 - 2010
Autonomous rapid transit (ART)[a] is a lidar-guided[b] bi-articulated bus system intended for urban passenger transport. Developed by CRRC through CRRC Zhuzhou Institute Co Ltd, it was first unveiled in Zhuzhou, China, on 2 June 2017[4][9][10] and entered service in 2018.[4][9] Though marketed w...
Morecambe Bay Coastal Benefits Improves coastal connectivity between Carnforth, Morecambe and Heysham Eden Project Morecambe, Heysham and park-and-ride gateways Enables phased VLR services linking the town loop, Eden Project Morecambe and future coastal extensions Increases ridership by offering...
1. Strategic Context Makerfield sits in the southern and eastern part of the Wigan district, covering Ashton-in-Makerfield, Bryn, Hindley, Hindley Green, Abram, Worsley Mesnes, Orrell, and Winstanley. These communities form a chain of compact town centres and residential neighbourhoods linked by hea...
Bus Rapid Transit! is the Myth Dead yet! In recent years, a chorus of so-called Siren voices has continued to promote the mistaken belief that Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a direct substitute for Light Rail in urban development and can do the same job as a tram or light rail, often overlooking both th...
The DLR extension to Thamesmead has just been approved in the Autumn 2025 Budget and is now moving into procurement and early design. Construction is expected to begin around 2028, with two new stations planned: one at Beckton Riverside and one in Thamesmead A Three line Hydrogen VLR, either on boar...
*This starter line will pass through key stops like York Rail Station, Stonebow, and Woodthorpe, York Racecourse and out to a P+R on the South Western Ring Road It will operate throughout the day at a proposed 6-minute peak headway, serving a mix of commuters, shoppers, and local residents High fre...
An updated pre-feasibility study flyer June 2024
Green Hydrogen from Waste and Revenue sources for Edinburgh South Suburban Regeneration
The new and emerging details of the Very Light Rail (VLR) project in Coventry, Doha, Aruba, and elsewhere, with the gathering of data and monitoring of progress from the outset so its implications for new schemes and LTPs schemes in Liverpool City Region and specifically the Wirral can now be realis...
In 2023, approximately 0.33 billion vehicle miles were travelled on roads in Blackpool In 2023, road transport in Blackpool produced approximately 21.3 tonnes of particulate matter (PM). Globally, PM pollution is linked to millions of premature deaths annually. For example, in 2019, nearly 70% of t...
A flawed report?
Landmark year ahead as LRSSB leads on light rail safety 5 Jan 2024 Building on a series of successes over the past 12 months, the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board will continue to grow and evolve, and is on track to deliver even more support for the sector in 2024. Already established as the ...
Sept 2023 THE SOLUTION: A UNIQUE PRODUCT By successfully sealing hydrogen within a contained space, it solves the hazardous problems associated with storing and transporting hydrogen, eliminating leakage and eliminate risk of metal embrittlement. It is the only coating to be accredited to the Intern...
A metro transport system that transforms connectivity in the Glasgow City Region up to around 15km from the city centre would target areas where connections are currently poor, including places where there is deprivation. Metro transport systems include one of or a combination of bus rapid...
A ground-breaking greenwashing lawsuit against airline KLM challenging its misleading advertising has been granted permission to proceed to a full hearing by a Dutch court.
Calendar for week Monday 12th June until Sunday 18th June 2023
Historic Publication This book portrays the city streets of Glasgow, its suburbs and the routes beyond its boundary. Standards, Coronations and Cunarders are shown to good effect with each picture having the date and time it was taken. Many believe that Glasgow was the greatest tramway city in the ...
A possible VLR Starter line answer to air pollution, connectivity, congestion, regeneration etc
Article updated without prejudice to include Trams as part of the Public Transport Mix and in our opinion, the writer has forgotten that they also operate very successfully Sheffield SuperTram and all the points highlighted in this report apply to their Sheffield operation
Schools are where children spend most of their time and have always been a clean air priority for Mums for Lungs. Children are often exposed to high levels of air pollution during the school run and the school day - but there is lots that can be done to reduce this exposure.
Schweizer Electronic is the market leader in Europe for on track automated protection on busy railways for both passenger and freight lines
Steconfer was founded in 1997 starting with track works. It grew steadily and sustainably adding rail electrification and rail signalling installation to its portfolio. Recently the company widened its portfolio to all rail systems supporting its client needs and rail market development.
T57 Hydrogen Tram Project. TFGM study of Two Bridges, Cadishead viaduct line A good lobbying result!
A proposal to follow the A57 from St Peter's Square Manchester via the A57 - Salford, Irlam, Cadishead, Warrington, Haltom, Liverpool 2017
The gain in life years is the dominant part of the health benefits but other health outcomes were also calculated in a more approximate way. These analyses also showed substantial health benefits from both the PM2.5 reductions and from reductions in PM10 and NO2 that occurred as a consequence of the...
Schweerbau International GmbH & Co. KG is developing and manufacturing machines and special solutions for mobile rail treatment of rails and switches.
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The growth of the cruise market is supported by the growth in both the number and size of cruise ships. It is however expected that the majority of cruise ships in use by 2015 will be too big to dock in Aberdeen Harbour. Cruise Market Watch reports that in 2014-15 a further 13 ships will be added t...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXUGh6YBeOg A new french entry into the VLR/ULR arena
An analysis of Light Rail CLIVE KESSELL of Light Rail MALCOLM DOBELL The term light rail covers many facets. To many, it means a tram system or a network such as Docklands Light Railway, but in fact it covers much more and will even impact on traditional heavy rail.
public health - toxic emissions produce poor air quality in transport corridors which causes illness/premature deaths - have to be minimised if Milton Keynes is to protect the health of its citizens CNWL opens new mental health hub in Milton Keynes which *Particulates will overwhelm!
Light Rail (UK) RESPONSE: BURNS COMMISSION EMERGING CONCLUSIONS September 2020
Light Rail (UK) welcomes the general spirit of the Burns Commission Emerging Conclusions report. Light Rail (UK) would, however, like to recommend some specific interventions to the transport infrastructure around Newport to address the issues arising from the Welsh Government decision not to proce...
The APPG on Hydrogen provides a forum for MPs and Peers to engage with leading businesses and organisations that are working to enable the UK to meet its decarbonisation targets through the implementation of hydrogen projects, and to discuss policy options to support these
The All-Party Parliamentary Climate Change Group runs events and activities in parliament with the purpose of advancing understanding of policy issues surrounding climate change and enabling cross-party discussion and action on climate policy. Policy Connect provides the secretariat for All-Party Pa...
A PowerPoint introduction to Trams for Leicester and District
It is this Group's assertion that this revised version of the Local Plan lacks a clear vision for the future of Warrington and essentially PSV2, if it is adopted in its current form, will continue to ensure that Warrington will continue to be a 'car-centric' town. This will severely limit the full e...
Neil Pulling visits the historic tramway in the north-west of England which hosts conventional public services and regular heritage tram operations...Courtesy Tramways and Urban Transport.
If Britain can embrace TIF, it would open the door to funding regeneration projects across the most deprived parts of the country where the tax increase from those regeneration projects would be most pronounced. And it would enable us to do that without increasing the budget deficit. As Michael Gove...
PRE-FEASIBILITY STUDY Building on the TfGB Rapid Transit Plan to propose a Primary Tram Network Phased over 10-15 years
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The benefits of The Sunshine Tramway. The Sunshine Tramway is the Fjord Engineering proposal for environmentally friendly transport to Eastbourne. It will: Provide a Mass Rapid Transport System residents of and visitors to the town. Increase the potential for short journeys within the town and e...
This vision is being embraced by the 2021 UK City of Culture, Coventry, seeking to build upon its proud heritage of innovative transport solutions by creating a new model of mobility. At its heart, Coventry City Council (CCC) is developing a new, affordable, environmentally-friendly concept in urba...
A possible "Beeching Reverse Project"
Hydrogen Tram Powerpoint including autonomous electronic car multi-coupling.
LPG Tram Powerpoint including autonomous electronic car multi-coupling.
"In addition to political support, this market testing process will secure the input of industry leaders and innovators to help us deliver a ground-breaking network from which people in all our towns, cities and communities can benefit." Anyone who wants to take part in the market engagement must e...
Metro Plans for Glasgow
The USC study focused on the smallest particles in air pollution, called PM2.5s. Scientists say these are the most dangerous, as they are small enough to cross from the lungs into the blood and then travel around the body, lodging in organs such as the heart, liver and brain.
Light Rail (UK) Stoke Metro District believes that Stoke Metro District's congestion and serious transport air pollution can best be tackled by provision of high-quality public transport. This is a serious opportunity in the proposed rebalancing of the North - South economy This can be provided by T...
Bath MP Wera Hobhouse and Bath Trams are hosting a conference on the re-introduction of Trams for Bath as a solution to the congestion and pollution issues, as a stimulus to Bath's economy by facilitating shoppers and workers entering the city, and as a solution to movement in the public realm withi...
Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum Keynote Seminar: Priorities for a national air quality plan Timing: Morning, Thursday, 15th June 2017 Venue: Central London
The arrival of the first Alstom Citadis Dualis tram-train cars at the Noisy-le-Sec maintenance depot on July 12 marked the start of commissioning of the T11 Express tram-train line in the northern suburbs of Paris.
Transport authority Centro and National Express will have a ceremony to send off the last T69 tram on Friday, following its final public journey. It will start its day at 6.04 am, from the Wednesbury depot, going to Snow Hill where it will start its service from 6.30 am. The tram will then run the 2...
Meeting of the Cross Party Group on Rail in the Scottish Parliament Minute of the meeting held on 28th April 2015, 5.30pm
Now Edinburgh trams will become the first light rail network in the UK to welcome bikes on board permanently. Up to two cyclists will be able to take their bikes onto trams, but they will be barred throughout August to allow for festival crowds.
A DEFRA Report estimating Local Mortality Burdens associated with Particulate Air Pollution A major reason for Trams which have no pollution at point of use and can use clean sustainable electricity
Minutes of the 10 February 2015 at 16:00 House of Commons meeting Trams, Light Rail, TramTrains, a Party Policy perspective for the General Election Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG) Speakers Claire Perry MP (Conservative. Devizes) Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport Nor...
Derby is a city of 249,000 citizens and growing, it has increased by 19,000 between 2001 and 2011 (last census) The population of greater Derby is about 300,000. It is home to many high tech industries, and has the highest proportion of technically qualified employees in Britain. Transportation is a...
Archive - Who we were 2009
Paul Blomfield MP Sheffield Labour Central
The answer to safely and comfortably moving Everton FC and Away fans especially in inclement weather
As the imperative for cleaner and thus greener transport continues apace, the exploration of potential solutions becomes ever more important, including a range of options for propulsion to ensure sustainability of both source and supply. The discussion opened this week on the role of clean hydroge...
I am delighted to invite you to the Hydrogen Trams as a Service Working Group, proudly supported by Clean Futures and hosted by BCIMO at the esteemed Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre Dudley This exclusive session brings together key light rail stakeholders from across the UK for an engagi...
However, hydrogen usage is not without its challenges. Its small molecular size makes it prone to leakage (permeation), which poses a challenge for transportation and storage. Conventional infrastructure often requires expensive adaptations to prevent permeation, whilst existing large-scale storage ...
This proposal for an East-West Line 1 and a West-East Line 2, apparently omitted from the Glasgow Metro Plan, will address these issues using the latest in Light Rail development (2023), for Very Light Rail (VLR), vehicles, to bring down construction and operating costs, strengthen the home Hydrogen...
A MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH IN HYDROGEN CONTAINMENT We are the creators of the Tritonex barrier coating system - a global phenomenon in preventing hydrogen leakage. Tritonex is the only barrier coating product anywhere in the world that provides a scientifically tested containment solution - giving 100...
Emission limits for tyres and brakes: tyres and brakes shed particulate matter (microscopic pieces of material) as they wear. Euro 7 will set limits for how much brake dust and tyre particles can be produced by rubber wheeled vehicles (Particulate Matter PM2.5)
UK Government blocks release of CO2 figures behind transport plan DfT refuses to publish emission figures, which campaigners say could make new road projects unviable
Dec 14 Norman Baker: Green Light for Light Rail How we can make sure light rail prospers as we go forward
Dear Councilor Wakefield, Many thanks for taking my call as Secretariat on Friday in response to the article in your local Echo and the short discussion that we had about it Several points arose as follows:- 1. You envisage using automated rubber wheeled vehicles sometime way in the future 2. Tr...
Our goal is public transport that delivers zero CO2 emissions, zero toxic pollution and A-class energy efficiency. That's the idea behind Lightweight Community Transport Ltd. We offer services to communities that are seeking to promote and develop ultra light rail - that is, light rail with the simp...
The 5.9 km extension of the existing Luas Green Line runs north from the former Green Line terminus at St Stephen's Green, crossing the Red Line at the junction of O'Connell Street Upper and Abbey Street and serving the new Dublin Institute of Technology campus at Grangegorman before terminating at ...
What we can learn from other European Cities
Light Rail (UK) Group operates as an voluntary and independent, not-for-profit consultancy specialising in the delivery of green projects, supporting innovation, regeneration and market development, focused on low cost Light Rail, Trams, VLR/ULR (3rd Generation Tramways) and associated energy infras...
"....Tony Young's impressive chronicle gives us the material needed for future advocacy
RIP Dan Giblin Financial Director Light Rail (UK) Group
An essential goal of Dundee City Council and the Scottish Government is a 20% reduction in car usage by 2030. This is only possible by achieving a modal shift from private car to public transport. The remainder of this decade is a critical time in the fight against climate change, we must take actio...
The Sound Transit Tacoma Link LRVs will include an eight-foot-wide car body with seating for up to 26 passengers, including four accessibility seats for passengers with bikes, wheelchairs and the ability to comfortably transport more than 100 passengers. The new fleet will be ADA compliant with depl...
INSIDE THE MARCH ISSUE: TRAMWAY PROSPECTS FOR 2022:Which openings can we expect as the world emerges from the pandemic? Michael Taplin offers a few predictions in his annual survey. US PIONEER GOES FOR GROWTH
June 2020 Hydrogen Report; Although this reports fails to include the use of this fuel for Light Rail and Trams ,a serious omission, it is none the less a significant report that by using steel on steel vehicles, will significantly move forward the effort to decarbonise road transport especially in ...
Overview Aberdeen City Council is carrying out a transport study to investigate problems and opportunities along the A92 corridor (Anderson Drive and the Parkway) between Bridge of Don and Bridge of Dee, with a particular focus on walking, wheeling, cycling and bus travel.The main aim of this study ...
The Academy of Urbanism is a politically independent, not-for-profit organisation that brings together both the current and next generation of urban leaders, thinkers and practitioners. We embrace city management and policy making, academic research and teaching, development planning and design, com...
Better Value 'Tool Kit' Welcomed by Light Rail Experts
A pre-feasibility study to infill the parts that other reports missed
House of Commons; Andy Carter MP. Chair, is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting 17 March 2021 (Log on from 14.45h.) Start time: @ 15.00h https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82315353311?pwd=ZjFHcjJrcko3aHNlWlAxaUVlejRkdz09 Meeting ID: 823 1535 3311 Pass Code 39474 Due to the changing nature of politics I...
Hydrogen Report; Although this reports fails to include the use of this fuel for Light Rail and Trams ,a serious omission, it is none the less a significant report that by using steel on steel vehicles, will significantly move forward the effort to decarbonise road transport especially in the urban...
The new waterfront developments will add to the group of urban elements in 'downtown' Dundee, A revitalized City Center, The new Waterfront, Victoria Dock, The University Quarter, Sea Braes. These are anchored by the 3 major points of entry. The revitalized Railway Station, The city center car parks...
A ultra light rail vehicle for shuttles on Heavy Rail or a street running tram
Efficient transport is a critical component of economic development for any region, and the Fylde Coast is no exception. Any new infrastructure developments must meet the needs of the residential community, the tourism market and local businesses in order to fully exploit the regenerative capacity o...
A gathering of the UK leading specialists
Warrington's and Halton congestion and serious transport air pollution can best be tackled by provision of high-quality public transport. This is a serious opportunity in the proposed rebalancing of the North - South economy This can be provided by TfN as part of the "Rail North" proposals and must...
Light Rail (UK) Warrington based, believes that Warrington's congestion and serious transport air pollution can best be tackled by provision of high quality public transport. There is an opportunity coming in the proposed rebalancing of the North - South economy This can be provided by rail as part ...
The solution for the falling air quality in Warrington and District
A Hung Parliament, A simple guide
Mainspring Light Rail Conferences 2017
Meeting of the Cross Party Group on Rail in the Scottish Parliament Minute of the meeting held on Tuesday, 25th November 2014, 5.30pm
A new group is battling to get tram services between Blackpool and South Fylde back on track. Trams to Lytham want to restore services from Squires Gate to Lytham Station and has launched an online petition to Lancashire County Council (LCC) to extend the service.
Meeting 10 February 2015 at 16:00 House of Commons Trams, Light Rail, TramTrains, a Party Policy perspective for the General Election Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG) Speakers Claire Perry MP (Conservative. Devizes) Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport Norman Baker MP (...
The new waterfront developments will add to the group of urban elements in 'downtown' Dundee, A revitalized City Center, The new Waterfront, Victoria Dock, The University Quarter, Sea Braes. These are anchored by the 3 major points of entry. The revitalized Railway Station, The city center car parks...
Archive - Who we were 2008
Chris Leslie MP Nottingham East
The proposed T57 Hydrogen Tram route 9.151m/14.72m Km, connects Irlam Station with Partington Spur, culminating at Metrolink Brooklands and Altrincham. Beginning at Irlam Station, the tramline is envisioned to offer a sustainable, hydrogen-powered alternative for commuters, reducing environmental im...
Clean Futures Accelerator Road Map 2025
A link to our video video blog "Hydrogen Trams as a Service v.4 at https://www.railindustryconnect.co.uk/rail-industry-connected-hydrogen-trams-as-a-service-with-jim-harkins-light-rail-uk/
To date, effective storage and distribution of hydrogen have been two of the main constraints on its development as a green fuel for decarbonisation of the economy. However, a UK nano-technology company called Triton Hydrogen has developed a simple coating product which provides a quantum leap forwa...
Thr critical Tram study that was paid for but ignored and distorted and now shows how wrong the Halton BC got it.
A MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH IN HYDROGEN CONTAINMENT We are the creators of the Tritonex barrier coating system - a global phenomenon in preventing hydrogen leakage. Tritonex is the only barrier coating product anywhere in the world that provides a scientifically tested containment solution - giving 100% is...
A MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH IN HYDROGEN CONTAINMENT We are the creators of the Tritonex barrier coating system - a global phenomenon in preventing hydrogen leakage. Tritonex is the only barrier coating product anywhere in the world that provides a scientifically tested containment solution - giving 100% is...
Warringtons first Air Quality Symposium sponsored by Trams for Warrington
Steering things at the new centre is Nick Mallinson, director of Business and Innovation at BCIMO. An electrical engineer by trade, Mallinson formerly worked at WMG where he helped develop Revolution, a VLR vehicle project that was something of a precursor to Coventry VLR but aimed primarily at line...
What We Can Do for Bristol LRT Whereas we can provide trackwork, power distribution, and signaling systems we believe that the concept for Bristol is to have and benefit from the environmental sustainability and technical advantage of a 21st-century Ultra Light Self Powered Tram System. This means t...
Industry: Upgrade of Leigh Guided Busway October 2020 Light Rail (UK) believe that Leigh, Atherton & Wigan lack of quality public transport leads to congestion, serious transport air pollution, and transport poverty which can best be tackled by provision of high-quality steel on steel street running...
Since our formation in 1937, the LRTA has promoted the adoption of environmentally-friendly urban rail systems. Our worldwide membership includes tramway and light rail professionals, local and national authorities, planners, designers and operators, as well as enthusiasts and campaigners. For pote...
The 18-kilometre Hurontario Light Rail Transit will bring a new, environmentally friendly, and reliable method of transportation to a rapidly growing region. The new transit system will feature 19 stops, travel through two urban growth centres and connect to major transit systems including GO Transi...
Mums for Lungs Appeal. We need all the help we can get on this very urgent issue - the consultation on the environmental targets that is currently running (it closes on 27 June). Government is consulting on its proposal to enshrine a commitment to air pollution targets of 10mg/m3 of particulate matt...
The session will now take place on Monday April 25 at 4pm, in person in the Houses of Parliament, exact venue to be confirmed shortly. This session will focus on hydrogen production and energy security, discussing the scope and ambition of the Government's existing policy both in terms of investmen...
View this email in your browser Light Rail News from UKTram Welcome to the latest update from UKTram, the voice of light rail UKTram Welcomes Further Funding to Safeguard Services UKTram has welcomed further funding for essential transport services as the country emerges from the pandemic. Tramwa...
Tony Streeter explores the tramway in this forward-looking Saxon city, the home of an ambitious and developing TramTrain programme with planned growth over a multi-decade plan...Courtesy: Tramway and Urban transport
House of Commons; Andy Carter MP. Chair, is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting 17 March 2021 (Log on from 14.45h.) Start time: @ 15.00h https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82315353311?pwd=ZjFHcjJrcko3aHNlWlAxaUVlejRkdz09 Meeting ID: 823 1535 3311 Pass Code 39474 Due to the changing nature of politics I...
Cities need more efficient, less damaging and fairer use of scarce space. Managing the growth of urban traffic is vital for achieving that and improving the liveability of our cities. More globally, reducing traffic is essential for scaling back the environmental and social costs associated with pri...
Ultra-Light Rail, Very Light Rail and other abbreviations and terms cover the smaller type of tram operation with its lower cost, easier to install and is now a significant tool in the armoury to combat increasing poor air quality in our cities and towns as well as having the range of benefits enjoy...
In recent years, the Department for Transport has provided funding to extend existing light rail systems in operation in a number of our cities. We have also been working closely with UK Tram and the sector in reducing the costs of systems for the future. We have carefully considered recommendations...
An open letter to Warrington Borough Council, Action on air quality now!
There is an opportunity coming in the proposed rebalancing of the North - South economy This can be provided by rail as part of the "Rail North" proposals and must include light rail and tramways, each mode providing optimal service for varying traffic flows. The essential requirement is full integr...
Applrg; Who we are 1 October 2017
Mainspring Intermodal Conference 20 - 21 June Crowne Plaza Nottingham
Launch of TramTrain & Tram for Leeds City Region, 1100h 27 May 2016, Black Prince opposite railway station Leeds
South Wales Metro vision is set out which could see trams returning to the streets of Cardiff and the Valleys Trams could replace heavy rail trains on several routes across South Wales, providing faster and more frequent services
The WMG centre High Value Manufacturing Catapult works at the forefront of emerging technologies and is renowned for innovation in the automotive sector. Its academic researchers and engineers specialise in Energy Storage & Management and Lightweight Technologies working on high impact projects such...
Meeting of the Cross Party Group on Rail in the Scottish Parliament Minute of the meeting held on Tuesday, 3rd February 2015, 5.30pm
The new rapid transit study for the West Midlands conurbation will study lower cost alternatives to light rail. The West Midlands Integrated Transport Authority announced proposals for a study of rapid transit connections between the Black Country and Birmingham last month
All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group (APPLRG) Report of a meeting held at the House of Commons on Tuesday 2nd December 2014 at 17:00 Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG) Speakers: Lilian Greenwood MP Nottingham South, Shadow Rail Minister Peter Cushing, Chief Executive, Manchester Metrolin...
In view of the sale of by Mersey travel of rails, overhead, vehicles and other equipment, is it time to revisit this proposal which has all the services moved and a significant of amount of progress has happened since the original proposal at the time of the cancellation of Merseytram by Labour's Al...
The study concludes that introducing a high quality fixed link transport service to the area, along with other transport interventions could be a catalyst to unlocking significant economic development both at regional and national level. It anticipates that significant transport improvements would b...
ITS BIG! 422,752 sq m of office space 20,000 jobs 13,521 residential units 100,00 sq m of cultural, education, leisure, community and amenity space 60,000 sq m of retail and food uses 38,00 sq m of hotel and conference facilities a further 485,000 sq m of space within any of the above classes associ...
Katy Clark MP Labour North Ayrshire & Arran
A proposed Line 4 Ramsey Phase 1 and Phase 2, Funded by HTaaS
HTaaS is more than a Transport Solution. It is a new municipal energy model, a new commercial model, and a new pathway to net?zero cities. The transition to a net?zero economy requires solutions that are not only technically credible, but deliverable, affordable and capable of transforming the way...
Key findings suggest that if the modal shift is not achieved, Glasgow will continue to experience a disproportionate burden of mortality and morbidity due to air pollution and transport-related inactivity. These impacts are not only measured in premature deaths and increased instances of chronic dis...
By developing the economic potential of the Thames Estuary, we have a viable access to national and international markets and directly into London transport systems. Updated and amended April 2025
There is a widespread recognition within the UK and Internationally of the benefits of light rail as an environmentally friendly form of sustainable mass transit. On average there is a modal switch of 25% - 32% resulting in lower road mileage with resultant cleaner air, Nottingham does not require ...
ROOMS FOR HIRE The second floor of the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC), home to the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO), offers a choice of six, hi-tech, flexible spaces accommodating from 8 to 170 guests, making it an ideal venue for all your meeting and...
Based on the definitions of the EU Commission3 this report refers to low-carbon hydrogen and renewable hydrogen instead of blue and green hydrogen. Low-carbon hydrogen in this report refers to hydrogen produced from natural gas with CCS with a carbon intensity well below 1 kg CO2e/kg H2, and rene...
Trunk Road 1. Why Trams? There is a need for a top-level step change on who uses our roads! Is it only exclusively rubber wheeled vehicles or as just over a generation ago, steel on steel in the road? The excessive use of the former which has contributed significantly to poor air quality etc., the t...
Presentation given today to Ms Charlotte Nicholls MP, Labour Warrington North
We are not opposed to buses as a method of public transport, in fact we support this mode particularly on low passenger feeder routes.
Evolution in Olomouc, a very small tram system using VLR vehicles
Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub: vision and business case for establishing scalable renewable hydrogen supplies in the city 2022
This project was very exciting mostly due to some particular and complex aspects. Effectively, along a considerable amount of the route, there is sensitive research equipment that, together with the university hospital's X-ray departments, forced the construction of the overhead contact line to take...
Air pollution is a major cause of premature death and disease and is the single largest environmental health risk in Europe. Heart disease and stroke are the most common reasons for premature deaths attributable to air pollution, followed by lung diseases and lung cancer. This EEA briefing estimates...
In England, local authorities have normally borrowed from the Public Works Loan Board in recent decades, at favourable rates of interest. There has been recent exploration of alternative sources of borrowing. Following interest from a number of authorities in issuing municipal bonds, the Local Gover...
House of Commons; Andy Carter MP. Chair, is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting 17 March 2021 (Log on from 14.45h.) Start time: @ 15.00h https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82315353311?pwd=ZjFHcjJrcko3aHNlWlAxaUVlejRkdz09 Meeting ID: 823 1535 3311 Pass Code 39474 Due to the changing nature of politics I ...
The report, which examines how governments can reduce car-dependency, explains that managing the growth of urban traffic is vital. The report highlights that car use between peripheral areas will likely be irreplaceable, therefore the objective should not be to suppress travel by car, but to channel...
Ultra-Light Rail, Very Light Rail and other abbreviations and terms cover the smaller type of tram operation which is lower cost, easier to install and a significant tool in the armoury to combat increasing poor air quality in our cities and towns as well as having the range of benefits enjoyed by s...
Andrew Jones has been appointed as the transport minister responsible for Light Rail following the sudden resignation by Jo Johnson. The All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group welcomes Andrew back to this post Nice to see you again
I am writing an open letter to object and complain about your recently announced road plans and housing building plans.
Diary dates for October & November 2017, Invitations and details to follow
More TramTrains for Karlsruhe ordered
TramTrain Options for Cardiff Bay
Bikes will be carried on Edinburgh trams for the first time as part of a trial into joined-up sustainable transport. Although only available at off-peak times, the one-month trial from May will be a first for UK tram services as a regular part of their service. Throughout May, all services will ca...
Department of Transport apparent U-Turn The DfT is retaining control of the approval process for about 30 of the biggest local transport major projects in England, in a U-turn from previous thinking. Ministers had planned to fully devolve responsibility for local major transport schemes to Local Ent...
Creating the Most Liveable Capital City Region in Europe - and why transport really does matters!
Annual General Meeting 2nd December 2014
Using Lean Build low cost sustainable methods outlined in our Public Inquiry, including not moving the services but stopping the trams and giving access to the utilities, the cost of this line will be significantly less than that of Line 1, therefore Line 1 should not be used as a template for furth...
Bombardier Flexity comes to the Gold Coast Australia.
LR Starter Line - High Wycombe - 2010
Tourist Tram - Wirral Waters - Text
Jim Fitzpatrick MP Labour Poplars & Limehouse
There is now an urgent need to progress this project. Runcorn faces worsening environmental pressures from road traffic, emissions, poor air quality and car dependency, while national bus statistics show that bus recovery remains uneven and still below full pre-pandemic strength in several markets. ...
A proposed Line 3 Peel to Douglas, Funded by HTaaS
Presentation given today to Ms Charlotte Nicholls MP, Labour Warrington North
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Transport-led projects in the British rust belt need to foster cross-sector initiatives such as educational opportunities, a new report from one of the UK's largest transport groups has argued. The Urban Transport Group, which represents Britain's largest urban areas, has argued that one-off capit...
TramTrain vehicle unveiled
Edinburgh City Council is to consider the case for extending its tram network to Leith. Leith had been included in original plans for the light rail system but the length of the line was scaled back after the project ran into funding problems.
Metrolink services are now running through the busy city centre Deansgate-Castlefield stop on a brand new section of line after the new island platform fully opened to passengers today. It marks a key stage in the transformation of the busy stop, which is being completely renewed as part of a major ...
Report of a meeting held at the House of Commons on Wednesday 14th October 2014 at 16:00 Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG) Speakers: Reg Harman (Interfaces) Nicholas Falk (URBED) Paul Rowen (Passenger Focus)
Bombardier: Flexity 2 Just over 32m longand 2.65m wide with 100% low floor
LR Starter Line - Low Cost Tramways - MacIntosh 2010
Tourist Tram - Controlling Costs, Affordable New Starts
Natascha Engel MP Labour North East Derbyshire
A proposed H2 VLR Upgrade TramTrain Line 1&2 Port Erin via Douglas Central to Ramsey Funded by HTaaS
This document supports a previous document, Integrating Trams on the Gloucester Rd Feb 2026 and brings together the strategic tram proposition for the Gloucester Road (A38) starter line and the Hydrogen-Transport-as-a-Service (HTaaS) model into a single, unified briefing. It sets out how Very Light...
A Hydrogen VLR Tram will :- The first two lines will Improve non car access and connectivity to the two main North South and East West Road corridors Provide a greater service frequency i.e. 4-8 trams per hour, Employment including industrial and logistics sites New housing developments including de...
Oliver Coppard, Mayor of South Yorkshire, was in conversation with Louisa Harrison-Walker, Chief Executive of the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce. During the discussion, the Mayor spoke about the potential opportunities that franchised bus services could bring, the challenges of meeting net zero targe...
Hydrogen trams are a sustainable form of transport to enable Aberdeen Port to become Scotland's premier net zero port, offering world class facilities and services at the heart of the nation's energy transition efforts.
Greater exposure to air pollution is associated with a decline in cognitive skills in later life, according to researchers at the University of Edinburgh.
Mr Norman replied that it was absolutely right to pick up light rail, which was inexpensive compared with heavy rail and could lead to a beautiful new industry for the UK to develop. He looked forward to hearing more about the proposal.
First & Last mile for TFN Rail Connectivity North Cheshire, a low cost alternative to the Transport for the North two heavy Rail lines into North Cheshire An alternative low cost rail corridor with a higher CBR and avoids a pollution generating corridor
It quickly became clear what a positive effect the tram system had had on each of the very differently planned sectors of the city and on the city as a whole. Initially, the aim was to look at the recently completed new tram system in Strasbourg but it soon became apparent that the new tramway was a...
A Society for the Benefit of the Community LCT Limited is a Community Benefit Society - an incorporated democratic business set up as a social enterprise. It was registered in 2008 and is presently completing its preparation for trading.
Ottawa is in the middle of a conversion away from a very successful Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network known by its marketing name, The Transitway, towards a Light Rail Transit Network known as the O-Train. The remaining BRT System will feed the LRT system and act as rapid transit in areas too low in ...
TramForward is cautiously pleased to note the first 5 years of plans for the Metro in the announcements about the new Welsh rail franchise to commence on October 14th 2018. The planned procurement of new rolling stock, infrastructure enhancements, and increases in services are all very welcome items...
The growth of inter-modal transportation is rapid and the passengers are in the driving seat. They are connected, confident and expect to be able to travel from A to B in a smooth, continuous and informed journey.
The new vehicle will make best use of street space and improve the productivity of public transport vehicle crews.
Tram Forward welcomes the development of two light rail schemes in Scotland. Yesterday the Glasgow and the Clyde Valley City Deal Cabinet on Tuesday the 15th December pledged to help fund four major infrastructure projects in Greater Glasgow - including an airport transport link.
Proposed - Cross River Tram - Val Shawcross AM Chair London Assembly Transport
Info Sheet 1 : Edinburgh - The Facts - Supplied Undated 1 Aug 2010
World launch for Flexity 2 at Blackpool
LR Low Cost Tramways - Trams beyond the Wire
Manchester - A city with two tram systems opens a second extention in a month
Natascha Engel MP Labour North East Derbyshire
The Welsh Liberal Vice Chair, All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group, Jenny Randerson RIP Democrat politician Jenny Randerson has died at 76.
Looking to the wider transport sector we will continue to work with our partners to ensure that we have a transport system that offers choice, to champion investment in our highways, and to promote active travel. A well produced report for the 80s/90s promoting more of yesterday's failed thinking! H...
The benefits of light rail, however, are not limited to benefits felt by its users. There are wider societal benefits too. Indeed, it is these wider benefits that promoters of light rail systems are looking to realise when they bring forward their proposals.
We very much wanted to see new development pinned on trams and light rail as we had seen in other parts of Europe. However, we were disappointed to find that none of the large-scale housing developments outside our very largest metropolitan areas were close to a tram or light rail network. A number ...
Proposed Scottish Parliament Cross-Party Group on Sustainable Transport 1st Meeting Held on Thursday 25 November 2021, 13:00 Held as a virtual meeting DRAFT MINUTES
Article supplied Courtesy of BBC Future https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190415-how-air-pollution-is-doing-more-than-killing-us?ocid=ww.social.link.email
The New Industry I wish to address today is Ultra-Light Rail Manufacturing and Operation in and for the UK. The attractiveness of ultralight rail Is that it IS a low-cost design concept for both urban and rural public transport. Depending on circumstances it can be 30% to 75% of the cost of a tram. ...
Precast Advanced Track Savings
The Light Rail Transit Association (LRTA) welcomes the news that the Government has at last acknowledged the importance of brake, tyre and road surface wear as a major factor in traffic pollution (Defra/DfT-Call for evidence: brake, tyre and road surface wear, 26 July). The LRTA and the All Party P...
The workshop will bring together an invited group of practitioners and policy makers to discuss the feasibility of using a new generation of trams to connect the historic centre with new housing and other developments.
REWORKED PLANS IN TO BRING TRAMS TO PRESTON
Next steps for the Northern Powerhouse - investment, infrastructure and innovation 14 April 2016; Book direct
Aarhus is currently developing Denmark's inaugural light rail project which is on course to open in 2017 to coincide with the city becoming the year's European Capital of Culture The developments are expected to serve 20,000 new residents in Lisbjerg and 10,000 in Nye as greater Aarhus' population i...
The workshop will bring together an invited group of practitioners and policy makers to discuss the feasibility of using a new generation of trams to connect the historic centre with new housing and other developments.
The new 15-stop Metrolink line to Manchester Airport is off to a flying start with more than 266,000 passengers using the line in its first few months. The news comes as passengers opted to make a record-breaking 30 million journeys by tram in 2014, able to travel further afield on new lines to town...
Info Sheet: 2 : Manchester Metrolink - Rochdale Connection June 2010
Is the green light for Trams really on?
LR Starter Line - Technology - Parry People Mover Article - 2010
Tourist Tram - Glasgow Commonwealth Games Text
Record: Light Rail & Trams for the Capitals 20 01 2009
Jack Dromey MP Labour Birmingham Erdington
A presentation on the benefits of Hydrogen trams as a Service including potential revenue streams
Park & Ride, direct access from/to the Town Centre and Transport Hubs. Link to Central, Bank Quay Stations and Bus Station and Pedestrian Retail Centre. Frequent and Flexible Service, A Clean and Green Eastern Gateway to Warrington Opens up Fiddlers Ferry for Housing Eliminates LEZ Requirement alon...
The pandemic ends with the vaccination of the population or with herd immunity through extensive infection of the population. However, there are no vaccines against poor air quality and climate change! The remedy is to mitigate emissions. The transition to a green economy with clean, renewable ene...
There is a dramatic change taking place in public opinion with communities rightly demanding improved air quality and better health through decarbonisation of transport. Action on Tramways investment will transform the political landscape by focusing on policies to achieve zero CO2 emissions, zero t...
There is the danger that the current proposals by TfN and NPR will create a major pollution problem west of Manchester stretching to Liverpool is these proposals are not updated A tramway will improve the Northern Cities image and assists urban regeneration. Shiny rails instill investor confidence. ...
At Last: after years of campaigning and lobbying, UK Government has recognised the road/tyre dust transport corridor pollution and wants a consultation @ https://consult.defra.gov.uk/airquality/brake-tyre-and-road-surface-wear Call for Evidence: Brake, Tyre and Road Surface Wear. Closes 28 Sep 201...
The first of 15 Type Pt trams which Tramwaje ?l?skie acquired second-hand from Frankfurt-am-Main has been unveiled following an extensive modernisation.
The Midland Metro is set to run to New Street station in Birmingham city centre from May 22
PESA: The recent Winner of the Manufacturer of the Year Award 2015 offers its latest TramTrain Brochure
Info Sheet 3: Manchester Metrolink - Rochdale August 2010
The Siemens Sicat LA type overhead contact line was developed by Siemens AG for use in the speed range from 80 to 160 km/h. The Sicat LA overhead contact line is therefore suitable for connecting- and branch lines. TramTrains equipped with single pantograph can use the Sicat LA overhead contact line...
LR Starter Line Low Cost Tramways - Austerity - Harkins 2010
Tourist Tram for - Leeds
Record: Level playing fields for Trams 23 2 2009
Robert Flello MP Labour Stoke-on-Trent South
"A Tram for my Constituents," Mr Stephen Metcalfe MP Conservative
A message from Tramway and Urban Transport magazine, a supporting sponsor
ULRP has been set up in order to take advantage of the success of the Stourbridge service by building a worldwide ULR industry that will provide a solution to the lethal particulate pollution (known as the Oslo Effect) created by buses running on rubber tyres on tarmac.
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Helsinki City Transport (HKL) has signed a long-term loan agreement with the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) to procure 40 new trams for the city.
Further pollution consequences
Parliamentary Light Rail Group calls special meeting in Leeds on Friday 27th May The All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group, chaired by Leeds MP Greg Mulholland, will this Friday host a special meeting of the Group in Leeds to discuss the way forward for a TramTrain system for Leeds City Region t...
TramTrain - Presentation - Glasgow Airport Rail Link - The evidence still stands 2015
The 9th Annual UK Light Rail Conference and exhibition moved to Nottingham in June 2014 and brought with it over 267 leading decision-makers from across the UK and mainland Europe for two days of open debate covering all aspects of light rail development.
Info Sheet 4 Manchester Metrolink - Airport
LR Low Cost Tramways - Arizona returns the Streetcar
Tourist Tram - From GBP 300,000 Plus delivery charges - http://www.newsteadtramcars.com/index.html N.B. This is not an endorsement of the product or services
Invitation: TramTrain March 2009
Stephen Twigg MP Labour/Co-operative Liverpool West Derby
Researchers found that peak air pollution exposure was associated with lower test scores and that schools which had higher levels of air pollution had a higher percentage of students who tested below average in Maths and English.
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Through a clear and collaborative approach to emerging transport technologies and services, we can enable innovation to flourish and harness this once-in-a-century opportunity to transform mobility for the better
Issac Newton Line proposal
Edinburgh - Almost 5 Million passengers
Trams travelling 5.6 million miles In just four years, the numbers of stations have rocketed from 38 to 92 and there are now 57 miles of track across Greater Manchester Booming Metrolink has smashed previous records as the network continues to expand across Greater Manchester. In the year up to Apri...
The 9th Annual UK Light Rail Conference and exhibition moved to Nottingham in June 2014 and brought with it over 267 leading decision-makers from across the UK and mainland Europe for two days of open debate covering all aspects of light rail development.
A presentation given at the 7th Light Rail Conference, Manchester June 2012 Improving the passenger experience through intermodal operation Philip Purdy Metrolink Director Transport for Greater Manchester
Tourist Tram - Glasgow Commonwealth Games pdf
Record: My tram is bigger than yours Dec 2009
Paul Flynn MP Labour Newport West
Roger HarrisonChairman Tramlink Nottingham Ltd (2007-2015) President Light Rail Transit Association (LRTA) 2014-2017
This western section is built entirely on a converted Transitway, itself a conversion of an earlier Canadian Pacific Railway alignment. Although clearances, stations and bridges were designed for ultimate conversion to LRT as described earlier, light rail construction still necessitated numerous upg...
Battery Tram Paper Onboard energy sources reduce or eliminate the disruption, time and cost of installation, maintenance and the aesthetic impact of overhead wires for conventional trams. Different cell chemistries were summarised alongside supercapacitors and hybridised formats.
Combe Rail is proposing a modern, light railway between Barnstaple and Braunton.
Tiny magnetic particles produced by car engines, road surface, tyres and brakes can travel into the human brain and may trigger Alzheimer's disease, scientists have warned.
Izmir - New Trams for Extensions
Edinburgh South Suburban Line
The 7th Annual UK Light Rail Conference and exhibition brings together over 200 senior decision-makers for two days of open debate, covering all aspects of light rail and tramway development, sharing experience from UK and overseas centres of excellence.
Invitation: My Tram is bigger than yours Dec 2009
Rosie Cooper MP Labour West Lancashire
All link between poor air quality and the fast spreading of Corvid- 19
Ultra Light Rail Partnership, Associate Professor Beverley Nielsen, Chair Ultra Light Rail Group Partnership.
This western section is built entirely on a converted Transitway, itself a conversion of an earlier Canadian Pacific Railway alignment. Although clearances, stations and bridges were designed for ultimate conversion to LRT as described earlier, light rail construction still necessitated numerous upg...
Hydrogen for CO2 emission and "Oslo Effect " free rail traffic
The Ashton Gate to Temple Meads preserved light rail route is proposed as the first section of a rail based Rapid Transit Network for Bristol. A high quality frequent service will reduce traffic on Hotwells Road while serving the Ashton Gate, Hotwells, Southville/Ashton, South Harbourside and Redcli...
Izmir New Trams for Extensions
South Suburban line gets ScotRail Boss backing
A private schematic Metrolink Map March 2016
Urban air in much of Europe is not fit to breathe, and vehicles, especially diesel cars and buses, are the principal cause. High levels of particles, nitrogen oxides and unburned fuel create a cocktail of harmful pollution that is breathed by almost every urban European citizen. The effects are half...
A proposal for Cardiff Bay, Mr Tim Kendell, Tramforward
Update - Edinburgh July 2011
The Future for Glasgow City Centre: A city centre business vision for economic growth, A must conference for those who wish to see Glasgow Flourish with trams & Light Rail at the heart of this Growth in line with many other successful tram Cities
A charity appeal
Louis Ellman MP Labour Liverpool Riverside
The study, which was published today (October 27) in Cardiovascular Research has estimated that about 15% of worldwide deaths from Covid-19 could be attributed to long-term exposure to air pollution.
Light Rail (UK) believe that Leigh, Atherton & Wigan lack of quality public transport leads to congestion, serious transport air pollution, and transport poverty which can best be tackled by provision of high-quality steel on steel street running public transport. It will also help futureproof conne...
Urban Very Light Rail, A solution for Coventry and other small cities and towns
Western Link Road Urban Transport Corridor Pollution,The Warrington Tram Solution Purpose & Requirements,A Cross Party willingness toachieve goals, Comply and improve Air Quality in Warrington and District Reduce the 95 UTC pollution related deaths per year,Improve town connectivity
Helsinki - Espoo Extension
Due to interest generated by the Transport Select Committee and others, this report has been retrieved from our archives. An updated report will appear shortly
LETBANEN, the public company responsible for developing the tram-train network in the Danish city of Aarhus, revealed the final interior and exterior designs on June 1 for its fleet of 26 LRVs, which is being supplied by Stadler Pankow.
REPORT: TRANSPORT AND THE ECONOMY - Select Committee Announcement -
An outline of Transport events over the three party conferences 2013 season
Applrg Minutes Meeting - December 2010 - Mr Norman Baker, Minister for Transport
Rt Hon George Howarth MP Labour Knowesley
A vital document which is very supportive of Trams which are pollution free at the point of use This is a call for professional help (pro bono) from interested parties to put together a supportive document for the consultation period outline early 2022
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83992710381?pwd=RTFqc3ZIM3dwRDQ3aTUyN2M5VzdIUT09 Topic: APPLRG Meeting 10th June at 3:00 - Time: Jun 10, 2020 Logon from 1430h London
Revenue service began on an extension of the Tallinn tram network to the airport on September 1 2017,
Tallinn Airport Tram Extension
Government Transport Policies are killing us: - All governments have tried to sell us the low cost options of more efficient roads, cars, buses and trucks etc., but the evidence shows that these do not work on the scale now needed and this is a fatal path for many that they are taking down and whi...
Connecting Sheffield and Rotherham by linking the railway to the Supertram network will give better access to jobs, education and leisure facilities
Info Sheet 5 ERG Barriers to Investment Jan 2010
Angela Smith MP Labour Penistone & Stockridge
With the launch of passenger services to Newhaven today (Wednesday, June 7), the Edinburgh Trams team stands ready to introduce its award-winning brand of service excellence to tens of thousands of new customers.
What effect has Metrolink had on Carbon Emissions ? Due to its non-fossil fuel power source, Metrolink has resulted in a significant reduction in carbon emissions: Future provision of a similar nature can make a major contribution to the challenge of reducing carbon emissions
In the report, the researchers have said that repeated inhalation of these metallic nanoparticles may account for the well-established association between exposure to particulate matter (PM2.5) and increased cardiovascular disease. The researchers have also suggested that exposure to these particles...
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Basel tram operator BVB opened the first phase of an extension into France on July 31.
The Dutch Government sued over air quality Aug 2016
The BOStrab approval certificate for the vehicle was formally handed over to VBK at InnoTrans on September 25, making it the first low-floor tram-train vehicle to be approved for both BOStrab and EBO, according to Vossloh
222 million passenger journeys were made in total on the eight systems, 18 million (9%) more than during the previous year. Overall, growth in passenger journeys largely mirrored increased vehicle miles in 2012/13, with more services run in Docklands, Manchester and Blackpool contributing to 11% ann...
All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group (APPLRG) Report of a meeting held at the House of Commons on Tuesday 5th November 2013 Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG) Acting Chairman until 16:10: Jim Harkins
Tom Harris MP Labour Glasgow South
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The statistics are collected annually to inform the development and monitoring of light rail policy. Figures present information on usage, infrastructure and revenue for the 8 systems which are urban and primarily surface-running. In the financial year ending March 2017: light rail use in England ...
St Petersburg's fast trams order
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Report of a meeting held at the House of Commons on Tuesday 22nd January 2013 Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG)
Steve Rotherham MP Liverpool Walton
Are our particulate minimums safe/ Are they killing our young children? A report from EPA, Int J Toxical, 2002,21:403-18
An investigation into the Economic Impacts on Cities of Investment in Light Rail Systems by Professor Richard Knowles and Dr Fiona Ferbrache
The UK faces a range of economic, environmental and social challenges as it prepares to exit the European Union and these are inseparably linked. Three of the most pressing are climate change, housing and the pressure on our land a high population density imposes transport challenges.
Asian Capacitors, a break through with out street over head
Jon Lamonte FCILT, Chief Executive at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) delivered this speech to the CILT Greater Manchester Group in 2014. He discussed the latest transport developments and achievements in the North West of England and looks toward what will be a challenging yet exciting year...
TramTrain - Network Rail - Giles Thomas - Technical
A fringe event was held by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Light Rail at all three party conferences. RTM reports from the event held at Manchester Town Hall during the Labour conference, which heard from Centro and UK Tram chair Geoff Inskip, Stuart Kerr of Vossloh Kiepe, Jim Harkins, who prov...
Steve Hepburn MP Labour Jarrow
Due to congestion in the House of Commons and Brexit, we have been "bumped " to Portcullis House, room T and a later start time of 1800h On behalf of the Chair Wera Hobhouse MP, please accept our apologies for the short notice change in these swirling changeable times
Leeds Supertram,12.12.16 11 Slides - COLIN
Romanian update July 2016
Speaking in response to the publication of Northern Transport Strategy, Louise Ellman MP, Chair of the Transport Committee said: "I welcome the Northern Transport Strategy but I am concerned that there is no commitment to funding. Ministers must clarify when there will be real improvements to overc...
TramTrain - Chilliwack to Surrey interurban final report. Includes track cost per km
Technical - Kletterwiechen - An above surface crossover
The past and the present of the Budapest fixed-rail public transport; operational considerations
Lilian Greenwood MP Labour Nottingham South
Garden Towns: VISIONS & REALITY: Garden Villages and which will we actually build? Garden village dream or tarmac estate?
Presentation, Final Draft RSVP, Please accept my apologies for any duplication in the swirl that is Westminster these days Further details below on the first invitation sent out
Pcat
Australia, Gold Coast: 14 Million Passengers July 2016
TramTrain - Network Rail - Ian Ambrose
TramTrain - Kassel
Lord Falkner of Worcester Labour - Vice Chair, House of Lords
A major government-funded research study published today suggests particles released from vehicle tyres could be a significant and previously largely unrecorded source of micro plastics in the marine environment. Executive Summary and Final report posted below
Light Rail Technology As An Option
Brazil: Rio Olympic Games Tram July 2016
TramTrain - Sintropher EU- A feasibility study for TramTrain on the Fylde Coast
Technical - Carbon Report 2030
All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group (APPLRG) Report of a meeting held at the House of Commons on Tuesday 21st January 2014 Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG)
Jim Dobbins Labour MP Heywood & Middleton
Executive Summary Investigating the sources and pathways of synthetic fibre and vehicle tyre wear contamination into the marine environment Studies that Tyre wear particles are a major direct source of micro plastics to the environment. It is important to note therefore that inadequate sampling of t...
Funding for New Tram Systems Workshop A workshop to assess the feasibility of attracting funding for new tram systems in Warrington, Bath, Oxford, Cambridge, London, Edinburgh extensions and others; exploring existing and innovative funding solutions to address issues of uncertainty and risks in fi...
Roger Harrison 12Dec2016
Perth Australia: Light Rail Reviewed: Aug 2016
At-risk Scots warned to 'take it easy' as "dangerous air pollution" hits Central Belt of Scotland
Tram Systems UK I O W Trams as replacements ?
TramTrain - Grasping the Opportunity - Leeds City
A progress report by UKTram of work done sofar www.uktram.co.uk
Technical - A Low Cost British designed wheel - Needs funding for further development
Clive Betts MP Labour Sheffield Attercliffe
Microplastics are small pieces of plastic debris (
TramForward & Applrg DfT WebTAG Consultation Response
Strailastic Presentation
Meeting times changed to 1500h - 1700h, details as listed below
QATAR: The designs for the future Doha Metro cars and Lusail Light Rail Transit vehicles were unveiled by national railway project promoter Qatar Railways Co
Tram proposals Portsmouth to Southampton link
TramTrain T&AUT ERG LRTA Feb 2010
Technical - A mode cost comparison - Canadian Study November 2009
Jeremy Corbyn MP labour Islington North
The aim of the workshop is to assess the feasibility of attracting funding for new Tram systems in Warrington, Bath, Oxford, Cambridge, London, Edinburgh extensions and others, exploring existing and innovative funding solutions to address issues of uncertainty and risks in financing new Tram scheme...
The All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group have backed proposals for a TramTrain network in the Leeds City Region and West Yorkshire, resurrecting part proposals put forward by Metro, the West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Authority, made to the Light Rail Group in 2009 using newer low cost soluti...
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China: Qindao Hydrogen Services Opens
TramTrain - Kassel T&AUT Jan 2010
Scottish Local Authority Transport: The funding and policy challenges ahead A one day networking conference for all those working in and with Scottish local government transport
Austerity - Starter Lines - article
Martin Caton MP Labour Swansea Gower
1, Students at Imperial College London have invented a device that attaches close to the wheels of a car and is claimed to collect up to 60% of airborne tyre particles before they enter the atmosphere.2, The researchers from the European Society of Cardiology have estimated that globally, air pollu...
The aim of the workshop is to assess the feasibility of attracting funding for new Tram systems in Warrington, Bath, Oxford, Cambridge, London, Edinburgh extensions and others, exploring existing and innovative funding solutions to address issues of uncertainty and risks in financing new Tram scheme...
Stadler; Leads for Leeds
Blackpool: 5 Million Passengers Target Aug 2016
Typo amendment
Canberra Spanish trams to run to GunGahlin
TramTrain - The TramTrain Project - DfT
The brightest and the Best of the Light Rail Industry Honourable Artillery Company, London, UK 5 OCTOBER 2011
Light Hearted - Who needs low floor cars
Kelvin Hopkins MP Labour Luton North Secretary
A reminder to Government of Mr Gove's Statement replying to the Defra Non Emissions Exhaust Report July 2019
Air Quality Jim Harkins Light Rail (UK)
Aging air quality and TfL to stop buying diesel vehicles
Minutes of the launch of TramTrain project Leeds
TramTrain - Mulhouse, France's Latest TramTrain. A heavy rail conversion (French only)
Conference - Conservative 3rd October 2011 Manchester
Role of Light Rail & Tramways - Cities
Graham Stringer MP Labour Manchester Blakely, Vice Chairman
These are the findings of a British Heart Foundation (BHF) study which warns that unless laws are introduced to limit current air pollution levels, then their current estimated figure of 11,000 deaths a year will increase significantly.
Funding Trams by Dan Giblin of TramForward
Parliamentary Tea to be held in the Thames Pavilion 14 September 2016
FRANCE: The municipality of Caen has confirmed its intention to develop a three-line light rail network by converting it's Guided Bus to a Tramway for opening by the end of 2019
TramTrain - Presentation - Glasgow Airport Rail Link - The evidence still stands 2010
Conference - Labour 27th September 2011 Liverpool
Article Re-Invigorating Local Transport Provisions
Martin Horwood MP LibDem Cheltenham
Replacement copy
Government recognised the "Oslo Effect", NEE - Non Exhaust Emissions are a greater hazard than Tail Pipe emissions but nothing in Legislation yet!
Funding Nottingham Tram
Steve Barber Bsc Vice President LRTA Chair Beeston & Chilwell for Integrated Transport Past Chair Greater Nottingham Joint Planning Advisory Board Steve_barber@ntlworld.com
Applrg 25th May 2016 Meeting Minutes
NETHERLANDS: The rebuilt Den Haag Centraal station was officially inaugurated by Mayor Jozias van Aartsen and State Secretary at the Ministry of Infrastructure & Environment Sharon Dijksma during a day of celebrations on February 1
TramTrain - Report - Glasgow Airport Rail Link - Evidence to the Scottish Parliament 2006
Conference - Lib/Dem 19th September 2011 Birmingham
Public Inquiry - pteg final report 15 Feb 2010
Baron Shipley of Gosforth LibDem
Transport Minister Baroness Vere said: As the country opens up in line with the roadmap out of lockdown, we want light rail and tram services to be available to passengers and running as normal.
KENEX: the Clean,Green and Low Cost sustainable way to link Kent and Essex
All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group Meeting at the House of Commons, Tuesday, 24th October 2017 Chairman: Iain Stewart MP.. Speakers Transport Focus Tram Passenger Survey Robert Pain Senior Insight Advisor at Transport Focus. Bath Tram Dave Andrews Transport Consultant. Tram Re-introductio...
A summary of new trams ordered for Dublin, Lyon. and the Gold Coast
Vossloh Kiepe and Vossloh Rail Vehicles, Spain, will sypply eight with an option for an additional two Citylink tram trains for Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen GmbH. These vehicles are equipped with reliable, state-of-the-art electrical traction and acontrol technology from Vossloh Kiepe. The new bi-d...
As part of our remit for more Trams & Light Rail in the UK APPLRG have been offered the following rather splendid deal held in the Crowne Plaza Brussels This can be a one day or two day exercise dependent on your time I will be speaking at the TramTrain Conference which maybe a bit controversial to ...
Do We Need Heavyweight Track? The cost of implementing British tramways has escalated over the years. It has become established that street track has to be laid on substantial concrete foundations, and that all utilities have to be diverted, often at enormous cost to the tramway promoter, and the ut...
John Hemming MP Lib/Dem Birmingham Yardley
If Britain can embrace TIF, it would open the door to funding regeneration projects across the most deprived parts of the country where the tax increase from those regeneration projects would be most pronounced. And it would enable us to do that without increasing the budget deficit. As Michael Gove...
It is now well established that air pollution constitutes a significant public health problem in the UK, in Europe and in many other countries across the globe. However, summary statements on air pollution and health are typically on a whole population basis and on rarer but more severe end...
All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group Meeting at the House of Commons, Wednesday, 31st January 2018 Chairman: Kelvin Hopkins MP
Agenda
To answer claims by Leeds City Region "Trams are too expensive, Take too long to build and Buses are cheaper" by the Light Rail Industry Entry by Invitation Only
The Australian Government is providing A$95m for the construction of the Gold Coast light rail Stage 2, connecting the Gold Coast to Brisbane. Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and the Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk have said that the extension project will be completed in time f...
TramTrain Conference, 26th February 2014 Crowne Plaza Brussels
As part of our remit for more Trams & Light Rail in the UK APPLRG have been offered the following rather splendid deal held in the Crowne Plaza Brussels This can be a one day or two day exercise dependent on your time I will be speaking at the TramTrain Conference which maybe a bit controversial to ...
Bus use in UK is only holding up because of growth in London - London used to account for 20% of UK bus ridership, these days its 44%, but bus growth in London has levelled off - ridership in the Metropolitan counties is falling - despite the boost of Pensioners Passes - ridership on rail and underg...
Lorely Burt MP Lib/Dem Solihull
1. A Bold Long-term Vision and Ambition for Transport Infrastructure: An ambitious national transport strategy to increase journeys by public transport, walking, and cycling by 2035, and to double the mode share of rail within a decade. 2. Accelerating Delivery of Transport Infrastructure Across th...
All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group "Call for Evidence" meeting response to DfT
The Test Case for Oxford: Urbed.
Rolling stock companies bidding to be part of Canberra's tram network are planning state-of-the-art technology and European design, with similar models to the Gold Coast and Sydney networks. Bids from the two consortiums are being considered by the ACT government now, with Spanish company Const...
A report by the Campaign for better transport organisation UK cities bottom of Europe for car dependency 29 September 2011 New research published by Campaign for Better Transport reveals that UK cities are among the most car dependent in Europe, coming bottom of a study into car dependency. The Euro...
Greg Mulholland MP Lib/Dem Leeds North
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has said the upcoming Environment Bill will enshrine World Health Organisation (WHO) limits for particulate matter in UK law.
DfT Call for Evidence Smart Cities May 2019
A low cost hydrogen tram, for smaller cities and towns.
Westminster Energy, Environment & Transport Forum Keynote Seminar Transport in the North of England: infrastructure, economic growth and devolution Timing: Morning, Tuesday, 18th July 2017 Venue: Central Manchester
Air quality alerts have been issued at bus stops, tube stations and roadsides across London because of high pollution levels, said a spokeswoman for the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. The alerts will notify Londoners on Thursday evening during their commute home from work. Vulnerable people to stay at...
While in the early days of TramTrain one spoke of the "Karlsruhe model", "track sharing" or "joint running" it is necessary today to distinguish between different groups.
In 2011/12, there were 204 million passenger journeys on light rail and tram systems in England, the highest annual figure recorded and continuing the upward trend of recent years.
Tom Brake MP Lib/Dem Carshalton & Wallington
DfT call for Evidence from TramPower
Trams would cut premature death rate from air pollution. TramForward notes the publication of research which has used new data to estimate that nearly 800,000 people die prematurely each year in Europe because of air pollution, and that life expectancy is reduced by an average of more than two year...
A diary date for 23rd April 2019, 1700 - 1900 Committee Room 16 A draft program Details may change due to other political activities A complete program will be uploaded soon Please check with the website nearer the time
An invitation from Mr. Kelvin Hopkins MP, Luton North, Independent, to a meeting In Committee Room C, Portcullis House, 1 Parliament Street, Westminster Mr Sam Flynn, A 2nd year Civil Engineering student at the University of Central University in Preston. Sponsored by Light Rail (UK) and TramForwar...
Malcolm Turnbull's ascension to prime minister means Gold Coast's light rail extension will be completed in time for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Local member Steven Ciobo confirmed on Thursday the federal government had reached an in-principle agreement to provide funds for the second stage of the ...
Low Cost Tramways - Do streetcars really beat buses in capacity and costs?
John Leech MP Lib/Dem Manchester Withington, Chairman
The National Air Quality News Conference explores some of the issues and the possible solutions to the increasing levels of toxic air in our communities.
DfT call for Evidence from the Light Rail Transit Association
A draft program for the 31st January, third speaker to be confirmed
Improving competition and cutting costs Providing viable, reliable transport infrastructure is an essential element of any modern nation and is a fundamental requirement if countries are to grow and meet current and future financial challenges.www.tramnews.net . www.Irta.org january 2012 11 Terry Wa...
Alec Shelbrooke MP Conservative Elmet and Rothwell
We are back On Thursday 30th January 2020 we held our Inaugural AGM and the Parliamentary Group is formed for the current parliamentary Term:-
VLR Conference Coventry Nov 2019 Session 3
National and European regulations have improved UK ambient air quality. However, current air pollution levels continue to harm human health and the environment. This POSTnote summarises the evidence for effects POSTnote 458 February 2014 Why has it taken so long to have the Defra Consultation - 4.5...
Typo amendment to the Minister's name and my apologies Call for more DfT staff: Minister willing to talk on Smaller Cities and Towns, Tramways and calls for leadership and Energy
Greg Mulholland, the MP for Leeds North West, has highlighted the findings of a transport study, which found Leeds was the seventh most congested city in the UK, as further reason for investment in a mass transit scheme in the city. The report by Inrix, a transport information company, found that ...
Where does this boom come from? The success of the Polish recovery is clearly down to the connectivity provided by the tram Arguments in all of the cities are almost completely identical: trams can transport much more passenger than for example buses, and in comparison to them, they are much more ch...
TramTrain - Sintropher TramTrain (Blackpool) Project Newsletter May 2011
Pollution & Health, 30,000 dead in 2008
Jake Berry MP Conservative Rossendale and Darwen
Meeting 10 March 2020 : Change of venue to Committee Room 10, Palace of Westminster and not as previously notified in Portcullis House. Meet in the Lobby, entrance by Westminster Abbey. Allow plenty of time to get through Security
VLR Conference Coventry Nov 2019 Session 2
Your response is important, Trams in all its forms are significant in the fight for air quality as there is no pollution at the point of use with the highest modal switch to this form of public transport and has been one of our core aims for the last 25 years +. Defra, "We are seeking to build our e...
Mrs Elaine Greenwood, Stadler UK
ClientEarth has won its High Court case against the Government over its failure to tackle illegal air pollution across the UK.
Bulgaria's capital is grassing over some of its tram lines as part of a programme to make the city greener. An initial 60m (197ft) stretch of the "green rails" has already opened in Sofia's Ruski Pametnik Square. Architects hope the new turf will muffle traffic noise, improve air quality and cool ...
TramTrain - Manchester Metrolink into Cheshire 2010. A heavy rail conversion
Using this technology, it should be possible to achieve vehicle a weight of 10 Tonnes per 100 passenger capacity, with traction energy consumption of 0.5KWh / Km. The aim should be also to get cost down to that of buses on a similar capacity basis. Indeed, bus body technology would be used, the vehi...
Paul Maynard MP Conservative Blackpool North & Clevelys
Speakers: Daniel Giblin, Financial Director, Light Rail (UK), & Lightweight Community Transport Mr Stephen Metcalfe MP, Conservative MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, Vice-Chair APPLRG David Bailey, UK Operations Director Steconfer
VLR Conference Coventry Nov 2019 Session 1
Dr Colin Harris established Cambridge Connect in 2016 and is working closely with Railfuture and UK Tram to promote light rail as an enduring and sustainable approach to public transport for Cambridge. Dr Harris is Director of the consultancy Environmental Research & Assessment, and is based in Camb...
Extract from Hansard 14th November 2016 Croydon Incident
Tourism and Commonwealth games Minister Kate Jones says the light rail system has revolutionised public transport on the Gold Coast. "Gold Coast residents and visitors alike have embraced the G:," she says. "We've created jobs, reduced congestion, boosted urban renewal, serviced major events, and g...
Lord Berkeleys debate 14th June 2010 A massive Air Quality Fine for the UK
Gavin Barwell MP Conservative Croydon Central
Chair Andy Carter MP, Chair APPLRG Speakers George Lowder MBE, Chair UK Tram Sam Tarry MP (Labour, Ilford South), Shadow Minister for Local Transport Baroness Randerson (Welsh Liberal Democrat)
All Applrg meetings including April & May are cancelled until the virus emergency is over The Website will remain active tho!
Environmental Audit Committee, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, Health Committee, Transport Committee Oral evidence: Improving Air Quality, HC 433 Thursday 23 November 2017 Ordered by the House of Commons to be published on 23 November 2017.
The Tram Passenger Survey (TPS) Provides a consistent, robust measurement of passenger satisfaction with tram services in Britain Informs our understanding of barriers to (greater) tram use, how to encourage greater use, and how to improve the passenger experience Allows for comparisons to be made ...
Kaohsiung, July 22 (CNA) Kaohsiung began a week-long test of the country's first light rail system on Tuesday with an eye toward holding a passenger trial run in the second half of August, the southern Taiwan city's Mass Rapid Transit Bureau said. It is gratifying to note that the All Party Parliame...
Air Pollution - Time for the UK to clean up its' act
Graham Brady MP Conservative Altrincham and Sale West
AGM: Re-election of Officers, Change of Secretariat & Thank you: Parliamentarians only
A video of this meeting is available on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew794PECoD0 Report of a meeting hosted by the Royal Overseas League (ROSL) in its Evelyn Wrench Lecture Series Held via Zoom. Wednesday 28 April 2021, 1800h
"Trams for Cambridge (CaMKox) Mr Daniel Zeichner MP, Tram Group Bath Mr Dave Andrew Charles, Trams as part of the pollution solution, Dr Colin Harris UKTram TIME CHANGE TO start at 1530 and finish at 1730. ROOM CHANGED TO CMR 21
Statement Regarding Tram Safety
Imagine for a minute a George Street devoid of cars, with sleek granite paving spanning the entire boulevard and trees shading pavement cafes as pedestrians wander from boutique to boutique. Every four minutes a light rail tram would roll by, almost silently. But by and large, Sydney's major artery ...
The cost, constraints and lack of planning meant that tram in the British Isles was poorly equipped to respond to changes in society. These weaknesses caused tramcar in Britain to disappear much earlier than in the rest of Europe, some weaknesses progressing over the ensuing years to undermine all l...
Transport Times Award: Nominated and short listed for the Best Transport Team/Partnership of the Year 2024 category
Four Committees relaunch a joint inquiry on air quality 09 October 2017 Four Committees team up to scrutinise the Government's plans to reduce the harmful effects of air pollution on public health and the environment. Inquiry: Improving air quality Environmental Audit Committee Environment Food an...
A busy road with 25,000 vehicles travelling on it each day will generate around nine kilograms of tyre dust per kilometre.
TramForward once again urges the adoption of electric powered public transport to improve public health by reducing vehicle-related air pollution, which has now been linked to Alzheimer's disease
Light rail commutes had the lowest average exposure per mile for all measured pollutants, and car trips experienced marginally higher per mile exposure, whereas train commutes with older diesel technologies experienced the largest exposure per mile of all of the motorized transportation commute mode...
Meeting held in the House of Commons, Wednesday, 26th April 2017 Chairman: Greg Mulholland MP Speakers: James Backhouse Transport Solicitor Backhouse Jones, Daniel Andrew Giblin Transport ConsultantTramForward member Joanne Bentley Customer Services Manager Nottingham Express Transit
Leeds City Council never discussed Light Rail option with Minister
TramForward welcomes Erewash Borough Council's proposal that the redevelopment of the huge former Stanton Ironworks near Ilkeston should be connected to both Nottingham and Derby by tram.
The All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group (APPLRG) has called upon the Secretary of State for Transport, The Right Hon. Grant Shapps, to instigate a major change in the structure of the Department for Transport (DfT) to give greater and due consideration to the tram and light rail sector.
TramForward is disappointed with the recently announced Government air quality policy as it deals only with the reduction of nitrogen dioxide pollution from vehicle exhausts. Nitrogen dioxide is only part of the problem, particulate matter is also extremely damaging to health. While the proposed mea...
The All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group will be going into "PURDAH" with the dissolving of Parliament with effect end of business Wednesday 3 May 2017
Plans for direct tram-train link between Glasgow Airport and city
Current Active Members 2020 - 2021
Building a Culture of Customer Excellence - Joanne Bentley, Customer Service Manager, Nottingham Trams Ltd
UK: Spanish rolling stock manufacturer CAF confirmed to Railway Gazette on July 14 that it is preparing to open a UK assembly plant to support the contracts it has won in recent months.
We have heard it all before here in the UK how wrong they are A before and after comparison Light rail is "too disruptive." The city's transport needs "could be accommodated much more cheaply by buses." The tram line would remove too many car parking spots "necessary for the vitality of business." ...
James Backhouse & Jones Ltd Chester Public Law: ECHR EU regulation/directive JR Client Earth Legal firm Private Law:Tort timeline comparator Asbestosis Employment/worker rights Breach of Statutory Duty
The UK Government has failed in its attempt to delay publication of its air quality plans until after the General Election. Mr Justice Garnham today ordered the government to produce the plans after the local elections on 9th May. The final plans must be produced by 31 July.
TramForward welcomes the recent Outline Business Case for a TramTrain service to connect Glasgow Airport to Glasgow Central, which would be the best performing option for the much-discussed rail link, offering the best value for money due to its greater attraction for users.
Air pollution has significant impacts on the health of Europeans, particularly in urban areas, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA). While air quality is slowly improving, air pollution remains the single largest environmental health hazard in Europe, resulting in a l...
A list of members Election 2015
THE European Bank for Reconstruction and Redevelopment has agreed to provide a Tenge 2.5bn ($US 13.4m) loan to fund the modernisation of the 86km tram network in Pavlodar, a city of 330,000 people in northwest Kazakhstan.
A list of members elected Jan 2019 The All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group is an independent forum for MPs and Peers from all political parties and Industry to come together and raise awareness of matters concerning Light Rail & Tramways best practice and sustainable development
TramTrain, At last success! After more than a decade of political campaigning and visits, Applrg welcomes TramTrain to our arsenal of tools to open up many under used or abandoned lines in our cities, towns and countryside and is a major asset for fighting poor air quality and re introducing trams i...
TramForward Presentation - Trams and Clean Air
Light Rail systems offer an attractive and effective system, reducing congestion and pollution by offering motorists an alternative to car use, Manchester Metrolink registered a modal switch approaching 32%, helping to create pollution-free zones in cities (clear zones).
A look at the Public Health issues in our increasingly pollution choked cities and how trams can save lives - and money!
THE detailed construction schedule for Sydney's CBD and South East light rail line was released on May 28, with major city centre works on the 12km route scheduled to start on October 23 2015
Notes for TramForward presentation, Applrg House of Commons 26th April 2017
Summary COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is a pan-European intergovernmental framework. Its mission is to enable break-through scientific and techno- logical developments leading to new concepts and products and thereby contribute to stren...
Houston's Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) celebrated the opening of two new light rail lines over the weekend of May 23.
A presentation to Members, LRTA and others on a study tour of TramTrain to Rotherham
Amended timings and location to Committee Room 8, new timings 1400h - 1600h Due to a General Election being called and Parliament being dissolved 3rd of May 2017, this will be the last meeting of this session and we will reform after the election In the meantime come and join us
The Light Rail Transit Association notes the recent EU final warning and threat of heavy fines against five countries, including the UK, on air quality breaches. 1 This concerns Nitrogen dioxide emissions, which is largely from vehicle exhausts. However, a worrying source of equally harmful PM10 and...
Low cost reworked modern trams
COMMERCIAL services began operating on Marseille's third light rail line on May 30 with the opening of the 1.2km branch to Place Castellane, which extends the network into the south of the city.
Oslo Effect 2 How air pollution harms your health, (An update to the original Oslo Effect report of 1988)
Preston Guild Tramway 2017, A guide to low cost tramways and funding?
A low cost tram for 160000 Euros
Meeting at the House of Commons, Wednesday, 18th January 2017, Chairman: Greg Mulholland MP, Speakers:Andrea Lee, Healthy Air Campaigner, Client Earth, Lewis Lesley and Stewart Saunders, Preston TramPower Group, Ben Still, Managing Director, West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Glasgow Subway Contract 2016
Fighting for our right to breathe clean air
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority (CA) is a collaboration between the West Yorkshire authorities. It is the place where work that cuts across the whole of West Yorkshire and city region is undertaken and is the Local Transport Authority for West Yorkshire.
Irmina Kotiuk, Senior Lawyer and Fundamental Rights Specialist in the clean air programme at environmental law charity Client Earth, explains how *human rights law can be used to fight for clean air.
All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group, Committee Room 12 1500h - 1700h 18th January 2017
The Turkish Science, Industry & Technology Ministry that the country expects 6 500 urban rail vehicles to be procured by Turkish cities over the next eight years.
Much of Queen St would be closed off to motor vehicles under latest scheme by transport planners. Cars may be squeezed out of Auckland's main street as the city's transport authority looks to modern trams to move growing throngs of commuters. Auckland Transport chief engineer Steve Hawkins warns the...
Minutes of a Meeting on TramTrain and Paul Maynard MP at the House of Commons, Tuesday, 11th October 2016
A personal insight to some of the issues with Tram Train, Tim Kendell, formerly of DfT
Is Tram Train part of the future for Greater Manchester?
Leipzig City Transport (LVB) has placed a framework order with Solaris for up to 41 Tramino light rail vehicles
Final call
Presentation: Applrg Meeting TramTrain 11 October 2016 RSVP, Secretary of State for Transport Mr Paul Maynard MP
ALSTOM: The construction time for a new light rail or tram line could be reduced to just 30 months according to Alstom Transport, which launched its Attractis package at the UITP World Congress and Expo in Milano on June 8. Bringing together experience gained in the construction of 16 light rail p...
Minutes of a Parliamentary Light Rail Group Tea 14 Sept 2016, Power Point presentation uploaded separately
Emaar Properties has unveiled the Dubai Trolley, the world's first hydrogen-powered, zero-emission street running trolley/tram.
Bombardier has been awarded two new contracts for light rail vehicles from the Dusseldorf (Rheinbahn AG) and Cologne transport authorities (KVB).
The car running on line 1 had been transformed into a lush mobile garden for a day, with plants squeezed into every available space. - The foliage-filled tram in Antwerp was part of an initiative by the local council called Neighbourhood in Bloom. If you hopped on the tram in the Belgian city of ...
As countries look to increase the use of public transport, experts explain why making buses, trams and trains free might not be a 'magic wand' to solve the problem. Luxembourg recently celebrated three years of free public transport. And, according to the people who live there, it has been a resound...
A Midland Alliance Sep 2016 Presentation
The modern, low-floor Swing and Twist trams by PESA Bydgoszcz SA have been given a modern, harmoniously looking body and a large glazed surface. The Swing vehicles are the famous trams that in 2009 were selected by the Warsaw authorities in one of the largest tender for trams in Europe, covering the...
Public Transport Decarbonisation We are not opposed to buses as a method of public transport, in fact we support this mode particularly on low passenger feeder routes. We have serious concerns that in the coming 25 years +, the high cost of car usage, the ordinary man in the street will not be to af...
An Invitation to a Parliamentary Tea in the House of Commons
The launch of the Leeds City Region TramTrain and Tram campaign, Black Prince, opposite main railway station Leeds @1100h
The modern, low-floor Swing and Twist trams by PESA Bydgoszcz SA have been given a modern, harmoniously looking body and a large glazed surface. The Swing vehicles are the famous trams that in 2009 were selected by the Warsaw authorities in one of the largest tender for trams in Europe, covering the...
A Power Point presentation from Stadler, Sheffield TramTrain
A new type of tram building thinking, a hard road from conception to delivery The demanding conditions of Helsinki have been taken into account with the construction of this new tram. Its construction includes a freely pivoting bogie that is able to communicate the steep curves of the tram network...
A Power Point presentation by Mr Mark Barry on proposals for Light Rail South Wales
The DfT is retaining control of the approval process for about 30 of the biggest local transport major projects in England, in a U-turn from previous thinking. Ministers had planned to fully devolve responsibility for local major transport schemes to Local Enterprise Partnerships under the Local Gro...
Minutes of 24th Feb 2016 Meeting
Cancelled until 25th May 2016
Edinburgh City Council is to consider the case for extending its tram network to Leith. Leith had been included in original plans for the light rail system but the length of the line was scaled back after the project ran into funding problems.
Minutes Applrg 26th January 2016
RATP Dev has been awarded a seven-year contract to operate two light rail lines in Valenciennes. The contract covers the entire Transvilles public transport network including bus and light rail
RSVP, Download document may be needed for entry On behalf of my Chairman, Mr Greg Mullholland MP, please find attached invitation and program for our next meeting in Committee Room 12, @ 1400h - 1600h, Wednesday 24th Feb 2016 Speakers :Baroness Randerson of Roath Park Mr Peter...
See who won what at the prestigious award held in Nottingham 2014
Tramways; The New Low Cost Methods -The Tracks to the future
Is HYDROGEN the Holy Grail for Off Wire Operation by Julia Wahnsiedler describes how TIG/m is incorporating proven hybrid hydrogen/battery systems to substantially reduce capital costs and deliver a more sustainable, less intrusive tramway system
Trams - The Real Story
A Rubber Wheel Tram The Translohr tram for the T6 line is 46 metres long and can carry up to 255 passengers, It offers unique ease of deployment: the tram installation has a small footprint whilst the trams themselves have an extremely short turning radius (10.5 metres).
Minutes Of Christian Wolman's presentation 27th Jan 2016
The fascinating history of the capital of the Democratic Peoples's Republic of Korea and its diverse tramway operation Tramways & Urban Tramways December 2014
RSVP, Download document may be needed for entry On behalf of my Chairman, Mr Greg Mullholland MP, please find attached invitation and program for our next meeting in Committee Room 12, @ 1400h - 1600h, Wednesday 27th January 2016 Speakers : Mr David Mowatt MP Mr Christian Wol...
Old but not old-fashioned, short but not insignificant, Sait-Etienne's tramway has grown from from a surviving fragment as part of the city's much-needed economic revival Tramways & Urban Tramways November 2014
Estonia's only tramway in the midst of infrastructure and awaiting new trams after years of reliance of second-hand rolling stock Tramways & Urban Tramways Oct 2014
Update: Change of Speaker; Mr Daniel Zeichner MP Cambridge Local Shadow Minister for Transport replaces Mr Jonathan Reynolds MP
Linz; The network exemplifies this Austrian city being the the EU's biggest public transport users by head of population Tramways & Urban Tramways November 2013
An update: Room Change from Committee Room 13 to Committee Room 18
Fleet problems created unwelcome news for Scandinavia's largest tramway. A report from Sweden's second city where service nevertheless been maintained on this impressive system Tramway & Urban Tramways Oct 2013
In August the project attracted funding from Government allowing the project to proceed after several years in waiting in the sidings. An engineering innovation centre, which will be built at the site of the old Dudley Train Station in Castlehill, got the planning green light more than two years ago...
A limited invitation from Mr. Greg Mulholland MP. Chairman, To a Parliamentary Tea In the Thames Pavilion Room, House of Commons RSVP to ensure your invitation confirmation
Nuremberg in northern Bavaria is one of Germany's great transport centre and we have a look at the changed role of trams in the city'd own network Tramways & Urban Tramways September 2013
Low Impact Light Rail James Hammett General Manager UKTram
A population of around 407,00 makes Szczecin the seventh largest in Poland. After years of declining infrastructure and vehicle quality, the tramway is receiving much needed new investment through EU project funding Tramways & Urban Tramways May 2013
Public urban transport and active travel will be the natural first choice for our daily activities. We will use our cars less and be able to rely on a convenient, cost-effective, and coherent public transport network with some of our proposals being almost oven ready small-town starter trams.
High-Level Tram Summit Wednesday February 2015 Lower Hall, Emmanuel Centre 9-23 Marsham Street LONDON SW1 3DW Programme Arrival and Registration Welcome and UK Tram New Constitution and Governance Geoff Inskip Report Feedback from Working Groups o Executive Chris C...
UAE: The first tram line in Dubai was officially inaugurated on November 11 by the Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Is this a RECORD ? LR55 tram track 25years of service without needing maintenance. Replacing grooved girder rail that failed 6 months after opening, LR55 track was put in overnight in March 1996, one rail at a time, during a weekend, without interrupting tram services. Previously LR55 had been endur...
The Panel, Claire Perry, Norman Baker & Lilian Greenwood will give a short presentation of 5 - 10 - minutes followed by some written questions submitted by 27th January 2015 and the remainder of the meeting with questions from the floor
An update to Budapest Tramways Renaissance, Restructuring resources and perceptions, renewal and expansion
Is this a RECORD ? LR55 tram track 25years of service without needing maintenance. Replacing grooved girder rail that failed 6 months after opening, LR55 track was put in overnight in March 1996, one rail at a time, during a weekend, without interrupting tram services. Previously LR55 had been endur...
A high level direct Q & A session to find out what the three main parties promise for the May 2015 Election. A selection of written and verbal questions
FRANCE: Paris tram Route T8 entered service on December 16, following four weeks of trial running without passengers
Please download the invitation to our next presentation on 10th Feb 2015 Committee Room 7 1600h - 1800h and e-mail me for confirmation to applrguk@aol.com The format is different time this time. The first half of the meeting will be replying to pre- submitted questions by the three panel members...
First Rapid Charger: The charge station will top-up battery powered VLR vehicles wirelessly and autonomously at scheduled three-minute stops, as a low-cost alternative to traditional overhead line electrification.
Presented at Rail~Volution Minneapolis, 22 September 2014 Greg Thompson . Tom Larwin . Tom Parkinson Transportation Research Board Subcommittee on International Light Rail Development Since 1985 when the first modern tram line opened in France 56 additional lines have opened in 33 provincial citi...
Transport for Greater Manchester METROLINK All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group 2 December 2014 Peter Cushing Metrolink Director A copy of the accompanying video can be found in "Videos" - " Metrolink Airport -The Final Video"
Proposed Light Rail Network map
French Lessons for British Tramways - Oxford?
Perth - Western Australia
A presentation and update given to the Applrg's visit to Alicante May 2012 by Senior Francesc Sabate Villaret FGV on a fact finding vist 23rd May 2012
Over $4 billion in investment around light rail in Dallas. Property value increases of 25% in Minneapolis. Over 600% return on investment for light rail spending. These figures are not flukes, just examples of the amazing possibilities offered by light rail. By investing in mass transit now, Detroit...
What Trams can do for Jobs and the Local Economy The Examples of Croydon and Nottingham
This report documents real estate development patterns along three recently constructed light rail transit lines in the United States. This topic is important for local planning practitioners, transit agencies, community members and other stakeholders in their efforts to plan for new transit investm...
Report of a Parliamentary Tea held at the House of Commons on Wednesday 12th June 2013 Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG)
An update and comparison of the rise and rise of the French Light Rail systems compiled by Mr Graham Jellett, Regional Officer LRTA Pages 5 - 9 are significant comparators.
Applrg Parliamentary Tea 2013 + faxback pdf
A light hearted look and listen to a French system almost built http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCjAyz-IGuo&feature=related
An address given by Mr Trevor Baxter, a private individual from Thamside. Views express by Mr Baxter are not necessarily shared by the Applrg and are those of Mr Baxter
2010: The tide of new tramways continuesA closer look at the new tramways opening in 2010, plus the ones that could have been and the reasons for their delays. Mike Taplin2010: The tide of new tramways continues The article in the February issue of Tramways & Urban Transit showed that in addition to...
2010: The tide of new tramways continues The article in the February issue of Tramways & Urban Transit showed that in addition to 136 new tramways opened since 1978, another 45 were under construction.
A pro-light rail transport policy Stephen Joseph, Chief Executive Campaign for Better Transport
Where Next for LRT in the UK? A presentation by Chair Roger Harrison, LRTF & Tramlink Nottingham
A model tramway for the smaller city It is often assumed that only very large cities and urban centres can ever justify a light rail system, but in Europe and beyond, many smaller cities are building new tramways and reaping the benefits.
Report of a meeting held at the House of Commons Tuesday 19th March 2013 Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG)
Managing Customer Care During Tram Construction Mike Connelly Connelly Communications
The Impact of the Metrolink Light Rail System on Local Biodiversity in South Manchester Dave Bishop
Report/Minutes of a meeting held in the House of Commons on Tuesday 6th November 2012 at 1500 hours.
The program is now completed for our study visit to Denmark where we will visit three different light rail systems in different stages of completion. When we visit the cities, Aarhus will have been operating for a while. Odense will have recently opened, and Copenhagen are in the midst of constructi...
A fringe event was held by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Light Rail at all three party conferences. RTM reports from the event held at Manchester Town Hall during the Labour conference, which heard from Centro and UK Tram chair Geoff Inskip, Stuart Kerr of Vossloh Kiepe, Jim Harkins, who prov...
Convincing the politicians Thomas J. Potter Senior Transportation Engineer, Norconsult ASformerly Chief Engineer, Bybanen 2001 - 2012
A presentation of the emerging world of trams beyond the wire versus trams under the wire A presentation given to the 7th Light Rail Conference Manchester 15th May 2012
Invitation - Applrg Meeting 6th December 2011
Presentation - Applrg 6th December 2011 - Sir Peter Hall Sintropher Project
Article: Opportunities abound for transporting goods by tram
Light Rail Awards 2011 Speech by Norman Baker
Presentation - Now is the time for a new conversation with Developers
Invitation - Fringe Event - Labour 2011
Invitation - Fringe Event Conservative 2011
Invitation - Fringe Event - Lib/Dem 2011
Presentation - Affordable Light Rail & Trams
Norman Baker - Radio 4 You & Yours, 8th August 2011
Presentation - Norman Baker 12th July 2011 - Why UK Light Rail costs more
Article - Clever Karlsruhe - Low cost ballastless track
Presentation - Geoff Inskip Delivering Light Rail - A green light - 8 November 2011
Presentation - Lilian Greenwood MP - 8th November 2011
Report APPLRG Meeting 8th November 2011
Presentation - TrainTram, A low cost solution to Heavy Rail costs
Presentation - Why UK Light Rail costs more - Invitation only
Light Rail & Trams, A low cost affordable & sustainable mode
Invitation - Applrg - Mr Norman Baker 15 10 2010
Report, House of Commons 25th Jan 2011 Geoff Inskip,
Low Cost Affordable Trams, Tony Young, Applrg Presentation 14 Dec 2010
Public Inquiry pteg final report 15th Feb 2010
TramTrain proposal Leeds
Presentation Freight Trams March 2008
Public Inquiry File 37.1 CTC tyneside coveringe e- mail.doc
Public Inquiry File 36.2 Graham Jellett memorandum.pdf
Public Inquiry File 36.1 Graham Jellett coveringe mail.doc
Public Inquiry File 35.1 Lothian Cycle Campaignl.doc
Public Inquiry File 34.2 Frank Chambers appendix a.doc
Public Inquiry File 34.1 Frank Chambers statement.doc
Public Inquiry File 33.1 Bill Vigrass appendixa.doc
Public Inquiry File 32. 1 Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive(gmpte) statement.doc
Public Inquiry File 31.2 Light Rapid Transport Forum (lrtf) memorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 30.1 National Joint Utilities Group (njug) covering letter and memorandum.pdf
Public Inquiry File 29.2a copy of letter(reply) Sidiq Khan to Norman Baker MP.pdf
Public Inquiry File 29.1 copy of letter Norman Baker MP to Sidiq Khan.pdf
Public Inquiry File 28.1 Stockport Council covering emai land memorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 27.1 Arthur Percival memorandum.pdf
Public Inquiry File 26.1 Transport for London memorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 25.1 pteg memorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 24.2 Martin Cook appendix a.pdf
Public Inquiry File 24.1 Martin Cook covering email.doc
Public Inquiry File 23.1 Campaign for Better Transport memorandum.pdf
Public Inquiry File 22.2 Metro memorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 22.1 Metro covering letter.doc
Public Inquiry File 21.1 Networkrail memorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 20.1 Rail Industry Association memorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 19.1 David Rumney covering email.doc
Public Inquiry File 18.1 Sub Technics covering letter.pdf
Public Inquiry File 18.2 Sub Technics memorandum.pdf
Public Inquiry File 17.3 Ben Hughes appendix b.doc
Public Inquiry File 17.2 Ben Hughes appendix a.pdf
Public Inquiry File 17.1 Ben Hughes covering email.doc
Public Inquiry File 16.1 Light Rail Transit Association
Public Inquiry File 15.2 CPT memorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 15.1CPT covering letter.doc
Public Inquiry File 14.1 Carillion memorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 12.2 LCT memorandum.pdf
Public Inquiry File 12. LCT covering letter.pdf
Public Inquiry File 11.9 Sustraco appendix g.doc
Public Inquiry File 11.8 Sustracoappendixf.doc
Public Inquiry File 11.6 Sustraco appendix d.doc
Public Inquiry File 11.7 Sustraco appendix e.doc
Public Inquiry File 11.4 Sustraco appendix b.pdf
Public Inquiry File 11.3 Sustraco appendix a.pdf
Public Inquiry File 11.2 Sustraco memorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 11.1 Sustraco covering letter.doc
Public Inquiry File 11.5 Sustraco appendix c.doc
Public Inquiry File 10.2 Keolis memorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 10.1 Keolis covering letter.doc
Public Inquiry File 9.2 Parry Associates memorandum.pdf
Public Inquiry File 9.1 Parry Associates covering email.doc
Public Inquiry File 8.1 UK Tram memorandum.pdf
Funding Oxford Tram
Public Inquiry File 7.1 South Yorkshire Passenger Transport (sypt) ecovering letter and memorandum.doc
Funding Cambridge Tram
Public Inquiry File 6.1 Mersey Travel covering letter and memorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 5.1 Oil depletion Analysis Centre covering letter.doc
Public Inquiry File 5.2 Oil depletion Analysis Centre memorandum.pdf
Public Inquiry File 4.3 North-East Combined Transport Activists' Round Table memorandum supp.doc
Public Inquiry File 4.2North-East Combined Transport Activists' Round Table rmemorandum.doc
Public Inquiry File 3.2 Martin Prosser memorandum.pdf
Public Inquiry File 2.1 Light Rail (UK) memorandum.pdf
Public Inquiry File 2.2 Light Rail (UK) appendix a.pdf
Public Inquiry File 1.1 Evolution Quarter Residents' Association
Public Inquiry File 1.3 Evolution Quarter Residents' Association
Public Inquiry File 1.2 Evolution Quarter Residents' Association
Public Inquiry File 00. Schedule of Evidence.doc Covers PI Files 01 - 37
Public Inquiry Evidence Index Covers PI Files 01 - 37
All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group (APPLRG) Report of a meeting held at the House of Commons on Tuesday 18th March 2014 at 15:00 Chairman: John Leech MP (Chairman APPLRG)
Alstom Update to APPLRG 18/03/14 Susan Evans Customer Director, NET & Cities
Matt Taylor Viaduct Helping you to Promote, Support, Build and Operate Light Rail Schemes "A Tram in a Box"
An article published in Tramway & Urban Tramways
How the Tram System has Enhanced Sheffield Tim Bilby Stagecoach Supertram
Dft Green Light for Light Rail
Dft Light Rail Statistics 2010
Final Notice: Supported by the Royal Voluntary Overseas League we have as our main speaker Baroness Vere of Suburiton, Minister of State talking about the Light Rail Industry, It's role on Air Quality and Climate Change and the emerging new Ultra Light affordable tramways: Speakers Prof Beverley Ni...