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Press Release Index
No.
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Date
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20-16
TramForward
welcomes funding for West Midlands Very Light Rail schemes.
August 2020
20-15
Trams for a healthier future.
August 2020
20-14
Clean Air Now - Sign the Petition.
July 2020
20-13
TramForward
welcomes Transport for New Homes report.
June 2020
20-12
Tyre particles are contaminating our oceans says Defra funded research study.
June 2020
20-11
£2.7B Midlands Connect Plan for East Midlands.
June 2020
20-10
Cleaner Air Saves Lives.
May 2020
20-09
TramForward
welcomes low-cost track project.
May 2020
20-08
TramForward
highlights recently announced pollution research from America.
April 2020
20-07
TramForward
disappointed with Department for Transport's latest publication.
March 2020
20-06
Trafford Centre trams arrive 7 months early.
March 2020
20-05
Fylde Coast Transport Summit hears calls for cleaner and greener transport.
February 2020
20-04
Another successful Bath Trams conference.
February 2020
20-03
TramForward
welcomes progress on trams to Sutton.
February 2020
20-02
TramForward
congratulates Nottingham Trams on achieving international standard.
February 2020
20-01
TramForward
welcomes Councils agreement on Glasgow Airport - Paisley light rail link.
January 2020
19-11
LRTA Sponsors Light Rail Conference in Blackpool.
November 2019
19-10
Young PhD Student, Anna Chang, Highly Commended.
October 2019
19-09
TramForward
welcomes Government call for action on Non-Exhaust Emissions.
July 2019
19-08
Bath Trams to host meeting on 12th June.
May 2019
19-07
TramForward
welcomes support for trams in Sutton consultation
May 2019
19-06
TramForward
welcomes plans unveiled by the Glasgow Connectivity Commission
May 2019
19-05
TramForward
welcomes tram passenger survey results.'
April 2019
19-04
Trams would cut premature death rate from air pollution.
March 2019
19-03
Bath to undertake mass tansit study.
March 2019
19-02
TramForward
welcomes the decision on Edinburgh tram extension.'
March 2019
19-01
Lytham Tram Link Report Published.
January 2019
18-10
Successful Conference on Trams for Bath.
December 2018
18-09
TramForward
welcomes the launch of public service on Sheffield-Rotherham TramTrain Pilot.
October 2018
18-08
New Welsh Rail Franchise and Cardiff Capital Region Metro.
October 2018
18-07
Young Tram Campaigner Highly Commended.
October 2018
18-06
Trams for Bath? Conference, 24th November.
October 2018
18-05
Light Rail Transit Association supports Trams to Lytham.
July 2018
18-04
LRTA welcomes Defra-DfT consultation ("Oslo effect").
July 2018
18-03
Tram Campaigners and Professionals gather for conference at Edinburgh Park on Saturday 14th April 2018.
April 2018
18-02
TramForward
believes Improving Air Quality report does not go far enough.
March 2018
18-01
Preston tramway project marks milestone
January 2018
17-09
TramForward
welcomes Transforming Cities Fund
November 2017
17-08
TramForward
urges move to light rail to cut air pollution
September 2017
17-07
TramForward
disappointed with Government air quality policy
August 2017
17-06
Edinburgh Trams return a profit earlier than forecast.
July 2017
17-05
TramForward
welcomes DfT tram statistics.
July 2017
17-04
TramForward
congratulates Edinburgh Trams on high customer satisfaction achievement.
June 2017
17-03
TramForward
supports All Party Parliamentary Light Rail Group campaign on air quality
May 2017
17-02
LRTA warns about high levels of pollution.
March 2017
17-01
TramForward
congratulates Transport for Greater Manchester on the successful opening of the Metrolink Second City Crossing.
February 2017
16-12
Transport experts confirm that light rail for Leeds IS realistic and affordable and could be started with the NGT £250 million.
December 2016
16-11
TramForward
welcomes proposed TramTrain to Glasgow Airport.
November 2016
16-10
TramForward
welcomes investment boost in Chancellor’s Autumn Statement.
November 2016
16-09
TramForward
urges Leeds to back TramTrain
November 2016
16-08
A step forward for low-cost tram project.
November 2016
16-07
Kimberley Tram Group welcomes HS2 announcement.
November 2016
16-06
TramForward
urges tackling air pollution particles linked to Alzheimer's disease.
September 2016
16-05
TramForward
welcomes proposals for Stanton Ironworks.
September 2016
16-04
Trams to give Birmingham a continental feel.
May 2016
16-03
TramForward
backs TramTrain for West Yorkshire.
May 2016
16-02
TramForward
calls for another look at central London tram schemes.
May 2016
16-01
TramForward
welcomes Beauly to Denny Super Electrical Highway.
April 2016
15-23
TramForward
welcomes the development of two light rail schemes in Scotland.
December 2015
15-22
TramForward
welcomes Minister's enthusiasm for light rail.
September 2015
15-21
Swansea City Region Passenger Transport.
September 2015
15-20
TramForward
Congratulates Nottingham Tramlink on its 150% expansion.
August 2015
15-19
TramForward
welcomes new marketing appointments for UKTram.
August 2015
15-18
TramForward
welcomes the week long test of Taiwan's new light rail system.
August 2015
15-17
TramForward
urges rethink on Stanton Ironworks site.
August 2015
15-16
TramForward
welcomes the Welsh Government's plans for a Cardiff City Region Metro.
August 2015
15-15
TramForward
welcomes Edinburgh Council's proposal to extend the tramway to Newhaven.
July 2015
15-14
TramForward
welcomes Alstom's new innovatory tram construction package.
July 2015
15-13
TramForward
welcomes the desire for East Midlands Airport to have a rail connection.
June 2015
15-12
TramForward
applauds annual increase in tram passengers.
June 2015
15-11
TramForward
welcomes the Combined Authority approach to transport integration.
June 2015
15-10
TramForward
congratulates new Transport Minister.
June 2015
15-09
TramForward
congratulates the Edinburgh Trams team on a successful first year.
June 2015
15-08
Trams can provide fast connections between Blackpool and Lytham Station.
May 2015
15-07
Trams can solve Oxford's traffic congestion.
May 2015
15-06
Trams can free Cities from Choking to Death.
May 2015
15-05
Trams bring housing growth.
April 2015
15-04
UK Trams Triumph in Customer Satisfaction Survey
April 2015
15-03
TramForward
congratulates Edinburgh Trams on its high rating in Passenger Focus survey
March 2015
15-02
TramForward
congratulates Steve Berry on award
January 2015
15-01
TramForward
welcomes public enthusiasm for trams
January 2015
14-08
Metrolink opens early to Manchester Airport
October 2014
14-07
TramForward
welcomes Edinburgh Trams ridership figures
September 2014
14-06
TramForward
commends UKTram report
June 2014
14-05
TramForward
congratulates Transport for Edinburgh and the City Council on the opening of the Scottish capital's tram system
May 2014
14-04
TramForward
welcomes County Council’s transport plan for Oxford.
April 2014
14-03
TramForward
urges extension of proposed Glasgow Airport TramTrain service to Renfrew.
March 2014
14-02
TramForward
congratulates Scottish Transport Minister Keith Brown on his announcement of the forthcoming recommendation for light rail in the Aecom report on surface links for Glasgow Airport.
March 2014
14-01
TramForward
calls on government to prioritise electric public transport to combat deadly air pollution.
February 2014
13-07
Dundee should consider tourist tram proposal.
December 2013
13-06
TramForward
welcomes long-awaited TramTrain project.
June 2013
13-05
TramForward
supports Sutton's bid for Tramlink extension
May 2013
13-04
Metrolink opens early to East Didsbury
May 2013
13-03
TramForward
applauds Edinburgh City Council's action to ensure the new tramway's success
February 2013
13-02
TramForward
congratulates Paul Rowen on Passenger Focus appointment
February 2013
13-01
TramForward
urges Derby to adopt tramway link to HS2
February 2013
12-07
MP calls for revised safety standards to reduce costs of light rail projects
October 2012
12-06
TramForward
welcomes the bold decision to introduce a light rail system to transform Perth Western Australia
October 2012
12-05
TramForward
calls for trams to combat health risks from pollution
July 2012
12-04
TramForward
welcomes TramTrain approval
March 2012
12-03
TramForward
looks to rapid progress on Wirral Tramway
March 2012
12-02
TramForward
welcomes TramTrain review for Glasgow Airport Rail Link
March 2012
12-01
TramForward
welcomes Midland Metro announcement
February 2012
11-16
TramForward
welcomes approval of Nottingham tram extension
December 2011
11-15
TramForward
welcomes a Small Advance
October 2011
11-14
Campaigner of the Year joins
TramForward
team
October 2011
11-13
TramForward
endorses Liverpool light rail proposal
October 2011
11-12
TramForward
welcomes Edinburgh's forward-thinking decision to take trams to St Andrew Square
September 2011
11-11
TramForward
welcomes Special Council Meeting to review Edinburgh tram decision
August 2011
11-10
TramForward
regrets decision to terminate the Edinburgh Tram at Haymarket
August 2011
11-09
TramForward
welcomes Croydon and Manchester tram initiatives
August 2011
11-08
TramForward
welcomes Low Cost Advice from Minister ahead of Edinburgh Tram Review
August 2011
11-07
TramForward
welcomes Minister's pro-tram commitment
August 2011
11-06
TramForward
welcomes the new Dublin LUAS extension
July 2011
11-05
TramForward
welcomes Edinburgh tram decision
July 2011
11-04
TramForward
welcomes Tramlink Nottingham
April 2011
11-03
tie
(Transport Initiatives Edinburgh) welcomes the Light Rail Transit Association
March 2011
11-02
TramForward
welcomes the latest decisions from the Department for Transport.
March 2011
11-01
TramForward
welcomes extra trams for Croydon
February 2011
10-13
TramForward
positive decisions on light rail schemes
October 2010
10-12
Parry People Movers 500,000th passenger at Stourbridge.
September 2010
10-11
Former MP continues campaigning for light rail.
July 2010
10-10
TramForward welcomes address to All-Party Group
June 2010
10-09
TramForward celebrates Tramlink's 10th anniversary
May 2010
10-08
TramForward welcomes initial approval for Midland Metro expansion.
March 2010
10-07
TramForward celebrates six years of Nottingham Tram
March 2010
10-06
TramForward welcomes publication of Light Rail and the City regions Report
February 2010
10-05
TramForward disappointed with Oxford Street report
February 2010
10-04
TramForward congratulates Sheffield's Supertram on award
February 2010
10-03
TramForward welcomes Nexus support package
February 2010
10-02
TramForward welcomes new rail report for Wales
February 2010
10-01
TramForward welcomes the sustainable Glasgow report
February 2010
09-13
Tram Train from Sheffield to Rotherham and Parkgate
October 2009
09-12
Tram Too Forward
August 2009
09-11
TramForward criticises Government's 'Green transport' plan
August 2009
09-10
TramForward welcomes new tramway investment
August 2009
09-09
TramForward welcomes Government support for light rail schemes
August 2009
09-08
TramForward welcomes final go-ahead for Nottingham tram extensions
July 2009
09-07
TramForward cautiously welcomes Midland Metro announcement
June 2009
09-06
TramForward congratulates Tony Depledge on UITP post
June 2009
09-05
TramForward concern over funding of Nottingham extensions
June 2009
09-04
TramForward welcomes funding for Blackpool upgrade
June 2009
09-03
TramForward congratulates Nottingham Express Transit on 50 millionth passenger
June 2009
09-02
TramForward welcomes funding for Metrolink expansion
May 2009
09-01
TramForward - Suggests TramTrain for Bristol Metro
January 2009
08-11
TramForward - Reacts To Government Transport Package
December 2008
08-10
TramForward - Criticises "London's Step Backwards"
November 2008
08-09
TramForward - Welcomes New Transport Secretary
October 2008
08-08
Light rail campaign continues with Labour in Manchester
September 2008
08-07
TramForward - Campaigning At Major Party Conferences
September 2008
08-06
TramForward - Welcomes Parliamentary Tram-Train Discussions
June 2008
08-05
TramForward - Welcomes Manchester Metrolink Expansion
May 2008
08-04
Guided buses appear cheaper, but bring additional risks and fewer benefits
May 2008
08-03
TramForward - Government Does Not Recognise Value Of Light Rail
April 2008
08-02
TramForward - Welcomes Inclusion Of Tram-Trains In Government Plans
March 2008
08-01S
Sheffield - Rotherham Bus Rapid Transit Is A Myth, says TramForward
April 2008
08-01
Welcomes Light Rail News In Manchester And Blackpool
February 2008
07-02
TramForward - Government Performance "Woeful" says LRTA President"
November 2007
07-01
TramForward - Launch Of A Light Rail Champion
November 2007
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