In this week’s UKTram light rail news round-up: NET launches safety campaign urging motorists to stay tram aware, Greater Manchester opens consultation on long-term transport vision and West Midlands Metro partners with The Old Rep Theatre for festive discounts. Plus, Blackpool Transport seeks new Managing Director, Luas confirms late-night festive services across Dublin and digital upgrade and matchday operations in focus for Tyne and Wear Metro.

The Isle of Man’s historic railways are recruiting for an Electrical / Mechanical Rolling Stock Fitter, offering a rare opportunity to support one of the most distinctive heritage transport systems in the British Isles.

UKTram are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Stakeholder & Innovation Manager to join our business team on a two-year fixed-term contract.

Due to an increased workload in the Projects and Renewals team, an excellent opportunity has become available to permanently join the team in an exciting role to assist in managing and coordinating works around Edinburgh Trams infrastructure in various stages, from concept through design to on-site works.

Do you have the technical expertise and leadership skills to support the safe, efficient operation of some of the UK's most iconic heritage railways?

West Midlands Metro is expanding its team with three exciting opportunities now available at its Wednesbury Depot, each playing a vital role in delivering safe, reliable and customer-focused tram services across the region.

The Department of Infrastructure on the Isle of Man is currently recruiting for an Electrical / Mechanical Rolling Stock Fitter to join their depot engineering team – working on one of the most distinctive and historic rail operations in the British Isles.

Plans for new pedestrian bridge spanning tram lines in Bury, West Midlands Metro launches Easter competition, BBC report on the Coventry VLR project, maintenance works in Edinburgh, Luas career opportunities and historical horse trams return for the 2025 season.

Luas, operated and maintained by Transdev Dublin Light Rail Ltd, is currently recruiting for a range of roles across the company.

Edinburgh Trams has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join their team. 

Blackpool Transport Seeks Tramway Operations and Safety Manager

WMM seeks new apprentices, DLR to replace escalators at busy stop, Luas launches ‘We love it when’ campaign and new podcast from LRSSB...

As part of UKTram’s continued development, vision and growth, the organisation is looking to appoint two Non-Executive Directors.

Nurturing the next generation of light rail professionals must be a key priority for the sector, and UKTram is helping to lead the way....

West Midlands Metro is your ticket to an exciting career in the heart of England’s thriving West Midlands region. We are the driving...

A vacancy has arisen at Tram Operations Limited (TOL) for the position of Head of Operations. This is an excellent opportunity, reporting...

A vacancy has arisen at Tram Operations Limited (TOL) for the position of Head of Operations. This is an excellent opportunity, reporting...

Applications are now open for the role of Chair of the UKTram Board, and the light rail sector’s representative body is looking for a...

Opportunities for a rewarding career in engineering within the UK’s expanding light rail sector are being put under the spotlight this...