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2nd Annual LRT Forum conference on Light Rapid Transit,
18th September 2007
Following the success of the last year's conference, the 2nd Annual Light Rapid Transit Forum Conference,
Light Rapid Transit: Environmental Benefits and Mode Selection will take place on 18th September 2007 in the
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester.
Assembly’s Transport Committee supports Cross River
Tram
The London Assembly Transport Committee has come out in support of the proposed Cross River Tram (CRT) development, but
without the support of the Conservative Members. Responding to the Transport for London consultation on the
proposals (draft document here), the Committee praised the regenerative and congestion-relieving benefits that CRT
will bring, but also raised concerns about a number of the route proposals and called for flexibility to extend
the routes and link up with the proposed Oxford Street tram.
2 February 2007. Read more
Nexus launches £600m case to reinvigorate the Metro
Nexus, the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, has presented its business plan to Ministers for £600m funding to
reinvigorate the Metro system in Tyne and Wear. The Metro Reinvigoration Outline Business Case aims to improve the
operation and infrastructure of the Metro network by modernising its 59 stations and 78km of track, tunnels and power supply.
22 January 2007. Read more news
Feasibility study commissioned for Belfast tram network
Northern Ireland’s Department for Regional Development have commissioned a feasibility study for a rapid transit network in Belfast. WS Atkins
have been employed to look into the costs, benefits and likely sources of funding for two potential routes that were included in the Belfast
Metropolitan Transport Plan, published in 2004. 16 January 2007. Read more news
WHAT IS LRT?
Light Rapid Transit - or light rail- is a generic term covering a wide range of urban public transport
schemes, including trams, guided buses and trolleybuses. Read more
ABOUT LRTF
The Light Rapid Transit Forum (LRT Forum) represents over 50 private sector organisations that design, build,
supply, support and operate trams and light rail schemes in the UK and throughout the world. The LRT Forum's aim is to secure wide support from Government and other policy-makers towards the development
and delivery of more light rapid transit schemes in our urban areas. Read more
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