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18/03/2026
Tramways and Urban Transit April 2026
INSIDE THE APRIL ISSUE: NEW TRAM ORDERS 2026 Mike Taplin presents a somewhat more positive analysis of tram orders...
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11/03/2026
Radical Change to Treasury Green Book Will Unlock Investment in Trams
The difficulty of moving around fast in UK cities compared to their Continental equivalents has been shown by many...
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17/02/2026
Tramway Review March 2026
INSIDE THE MARCH 2026 EDITION: The electric tram era in Versailles, 1896-1957 – part 1 David Packer begins a...
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23/01/2026
Reg Harman
It is with sadness that we have to report the sudden death of LRTA member Reg Harman on Saturday...
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05/01/2026
LRTA proposes tram network to transform mobility and economy in Derby
The Light Rail Transit Association (LRTA) has submitted a detailed proposal, compiled by David Gibson, their Regional Officer for...
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02/01/2026
Jane Cole
The LRTA is delighted that in the recent new years honours list, Jane Cole Chief Executive of Blackpool Transport...
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04/08/2025
LRTA at The Greatest Gathering
The LRTA were honoured to have a stand within the Railway Family section of the Greatest Gathering From 1st...
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15/07/2025
Geoffrey Claydon CB – Funeral Arrangements
The funeral of Geoffrey Claydon CB will take place on Tuesday 22nd July. The timetable for the day is...
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03/07/2025
Geoffrey Claydon CB LLB M.Inst TA CMILT
A personal tribute from Andrew Braddock, LRTA Vice-President It is with great sadness that I write these few lines...
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03/05/2025
David Russell
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of LRTA Vice President David Russell. The...
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10/04/2025
Dan Tomlinson MP Supports West Yorkshire Mass Transit
Dan Tomlinson MP for Chipping Barnet asks the Chancellor Rachel Reeves about Government support for Trams in Leeds. Mel...
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11/12/2024
Next Steps for Heritage Tram Operations and Preservation Outlined
After the recent Statement released by Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours, Jane Cole, Managing Director of Blackpool Transport has issued...
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