In this week's UK and Ireland Tram and Light Rail Round-up: Major Manchester Metrolink upgrade programme gets under way, KeolisAmey Docklands recognises customer service excellence, TII acquires key Dublin city centre site for MetroLink and NET Nottingham Trams to carry out summer track improvements. Plus, SPT publishes annual report, Tyne and Wear Metro station exhibition marks General Strike centenary, London extends bus and tram fare freeze and Coventry Very Light Rail pla

UKTram and Skill Step Training to deliver specialist Overhead Line Equipment training following successful inaugural course

UKTram is pleased to renew its partnership with Women in Transport for a fourth consecutive year, reaffirming a joint commitment to a more inclusive and representative transport sector. Women in Transport is the UK’s leading not-for-profit advancing equity in transport. Its mentoring programmes, events and initiatives support women throughout their careers and encourage employers to encourage inclusive workplaces.

UKTram's Operations Manager, Steve Duckering, visited the Sheffield Supertram network on Monday, the 22nd June, to support discussions around improving passenger management and customer experience at major events.

In UK and Ireland Tram and Light Rail Round-up this week: West Midlands Metro honours light rail pioneer Geoffrey Claydon with tram naming, NET and NCT help SEND students build confidence using public transport, Luas promotes Park & Ride for summer travel, TfW launches first Metro tram-train into passenger service and UK Light Rail Conference celebrates 20 years of progress. Plus, Keolis announces new international leadership structure, TfL encourages feedback on proposed DLR

Over 350 delegates from the UK and Ireland attended the UK Light Rail Conference in Nottingham last week, marking its 20th anniversary and reflecting on two decades of progress while planning. Held under the theme 'Past. Present. Future.', this year's conference demonstrated a sector full of optimism and momentum.

One of the light rail sector's most respected and influential figures has been honoured by West Midlands Metro with the naming of a tram in memory of Geoffrey Claydon. The ceremony took place on Thursday 2nd of July at Edgbaston Village, where tram 40 was officially unveiled as 'Geoffrey Claydon CB 1930–2025' before invited guests from across the light rail and heritage tramway community.

UKTram is pleased to welcome Tony Gee & Partners as the newest member of its expanding community. Tony Gee & Partners, an owner-managed engineering consultancy, is known for delivering complex infrastructure and innovative transport projects that provide lasting value to the communities they serve.

Members of UKTram’s Light Rail Operators Committee (LROC) met on the 25th of June to discuss workforce development and share best practice for its second meeting of 2026. The session, initially scheduled at London Tram depot, was moved online due to disruptions from the recent heatwave and rail service cancellations.

UKTram joined policymakers, transport authorities, and industry leaders at the Better Transport Conference 2026 to discuss improving connections between people, places, and opportunities. Held at London South Bank University on Friday, the 19th June, the conference concluded Better Transport Week 2026, a national programme by Campaign for Better Transport promoting safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport across England and Wales.

In this week's UK and Ireland tram and light rail Round-up: West Midlands Metro reaches Dudley for the first time in almost a century, Bee Network offers free travel for Armed Forces Day, Luas prepares for Dublin Pride parade and operators issue hot weather travel advice. Plus, next phase of Supertram upgrades to take place this weekend, UKTram celebrated International Women in Engineering Day, Manx Electric Railway crew...

For the first time in its history, proceeds from ticket sales for the UKTram and LRSSB Light Rail Summit will be donated to charity, with this year's event supporting Railway Children. Taking place on 16th September at IET Birmingham: Austin Court, the Summit has become a popular fixture in the light rail calendar, where the growing light rail community comes together for a day of insight, discussion and networking.