Light rail is enjoying a major revival of interest in the UK. The LRTF represents the private sector and is a centre of excellence. Its members design, build, supply, support and operate rapid transit systems at home and throughout the world. The Forum¹s primary aim is to promote LRT, and it has unique access to both Government decision makers and its public sector partner UK Tram. As well as lobbying, it supports the industry¹s annual conference, which will be held in Manchester in 2011.
Also by becoming a LRTF member, you can login into our website for access to additional facilities including documents and a member's forum for further discussion with other members in the industry.
Light Rapid Transit Forum
May 2012 - 7th Annual UK Light Rail Conference
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7th ANNUAL UK LIGHT RAIL CONFERENCE:
A NEW DEAL FOR LIGHT RAIL
Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester, UK
16-17 May 2012
Booking discounts available!
To book, or for sponsorship details, call +44 (0)1832 281133 or email
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Message from LRTF President
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Light rail in the UK is being recognised at last for what it can offer a better quality of life in cleaner cities, and regeneration of poor areas badly affected by industrial change, leading to new jobs at a time when they are needed most.
Light Rail Awards 2011
Worldwide winners at the 2011 Light Rail Awards
The Honourable Artillery Company in London was a splendid venue for hosting the 2011 Light Rail Awards on Wednesday 5th October.
With over 200 guests from all over the world, the International interest in this years event was extraordinary, highlighting the significance of Light Rail on a global scale.
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Worldwide winners at the 2011 Light Rail AwardsThe Honourable Artillery Company in London was a splendid venue for hosting the 2011 Light Rail Awards on Wednesday 5th October.
With over 200 guests from all over the world, the International interest in this years event was extraordinary, highlighting the significance of Light Rail on a global scale.
Party Conference Fringe Events
Please see below details of Fringe Events organised at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool and Conservative Party Conference in Manchester.
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Please see below details of Fringe Events organised at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool and Conservative Party Conference in Manchester.
Political Party Conference Reports
Please see attached documents reporting the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool and the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester.
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Tram Review News - Partnerships Bulletin October 2011
See attachment below for Tram Review news from Partnerships Bulletin's October 2011 edition which they have kindly allowed us to distribute on our website.
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See attachment below for Tram Review news from Partnerships Bulletin's October 2011 edition which they have kindly allowed us to distribute on our website.
6th Annual Light Rail Conference: Building on Success
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BUILDING ON SUCCESS
Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester, UK 25-26 May 2011
UPDATED SCHEDULE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD NOW!
Contact +44 (0)1832 281132 or email
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DfT Report - Green Light for Light Rail
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Whether it is labelled light rapid transit, light rail or tram, this mode of transport is popular with passengers. It is also good for economic growth and good for reducing carbon, both key objectives of the Coalition Government.
Modern Railways - Ticketing Technologies
Many thanks go to Modern Railways magazine, who have kindly allowed us to publish an article from their March 2011 edition - Bank cards leapfrog ticketing technologies.
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Many thanks go to Modern Railways magazine, who have kindly allowed us to publish an article from their March 2011 edition - Bank cards leapfrog ticketing technologies.
NET Phase Two Preferred Bidder Named
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Nottingham City Council has selected Tramlink Nottingham as its preferred bidder to build two new tram lines to Clifton and Chilwell (NET Phase Two) and operate the extended tram network.
This announcement follows an extensive competitive process which adhered to European procurement rules involving a detailed evaluation of tendered proposals from two bidding consortia - Tramlink Nottingham and Arrow Connect.
The Case for Greater Investment in UK Light Rail
Presentation from the LRTF - select link below.
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Presentation from the LRTF - select link below.
Network Rail - Prioritising Investment to Support our Economy
Attached is a Network Rail appraisal including a section on GMPTE’s use of the new appraisal methodology.
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Attached is a Network Rail appraisal including a section on GMPTE’s use of the new appraisal methodology.
The Rail Engineer - Cut before we bleed
Thank you to The Rail Engineer magazine for providing their article 'Cut before we bleed', published in their December edition. There are many issues covered which are relevant to Light and Heavy Rail.
For further information, please visit The Rail Engineer website.
Copyright © 2010 The Rail Engineer. All rights reserved.
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Thank you to The Rail Engineer magazine for providing their article 'Cut before we bleed', published in their December edition. There are many issues covered which are relevant to Light and Heavy Rail.For further information, please visit The Rail Engineer website.
Copyright © 2010 The Rail Engineer. All rights reserved.
Light Rail. Is the tide turning?
Please see link below to an article featured in the February edition of Modern Railways, written by Martin Fleetwood and Mary Bonar of Stephenson Harwood.
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Please see link below to an article featured in the February edition of Modern Railways, written by Martin Fleetwood and Mary Bonar of Stephenson Harwood.