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Light Rail Round-up: Simulators in Focus, West Midlands Award Wins, Luas Engagement and 25 Years of London Trams – 16 May 2025
n this week’s news from the light rail sector – West Midlands Metro celebrates a trio of award wins in Dudley, Luas connects with passengers through its latest ‘Meet the Manager’ event, LRSSB spotlights simulator innovation in its latest podcast, plus, 25 years of London Trams.

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6 days ago5 min read
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UKTram and Light Rail Safety and Standards Board September Summit sells out in record time
Tickets for the sixth UKTram and LRSSB Light Rail Summit have now officially sold out, just three and a half days after going live.

UKTram
May 61 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, May 2, 2025
West Midlands Metro supports race runners and spectators, upgrades to Sheffield Supertram, a busy month ahead for Edinburgh Trams and an update on Tyne & Wear Metro’s new fleet.

UKTram
May 23 min read
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Tickets released for the 2025 Light Rail Summit
We are pleased to announce that tickets for the 2025 Light Rail Summit are now available to book online.

UKTram
May 21 min read
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Industry voices unite for light rail roundtable
UKTram Chair Steve Edwards recently joined key industry voices for a light rail roundtable hosted by the Rail Forum, held as part of a wider rail immersion programme for Mike Hill, Deputy Director Rail & Maritime at the Department for Business and Trade.

UKTram
Apr 111 min read
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Light Rail News Roundup, April 5th, 2025
Progress on sector-wide light rail training and development, Blackpool Transport summer timetable, temporary changes to Dupertram, and more.

UKTram
Apr 56 min read
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Plans to recruit and retain light rail highlighted at international event
European light rail leaders have heard how colleagues in the UK are planning to recruit & retain the next generation of sector professionals

UKTram
Mar 271 min read
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UKTram praises vision on show at transport infrastructure event
An event in Manchester this week has highlighted the opportunities for light rail as part of the integrated transport networks of the future

UKTram
Mar 61 min read
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UKTram pledges support for high-profile transport infrastructure event
The organisation representing light rail in the UK has been named a key supporter of a landmark transport event in Manchester next month.

UKTram
Feb 132 min read
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Date set for Light Rail Summit’s return to Birmingham
A high-profile annual event that attracts light rail leaders from across the UK is to be staged in Birmingham again this year.

UKTram
Jan 241 min read
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Webinar - Beyond the tracks: what’s the cost of true urban regeneration?
Join the Egis in the UK team on Tuesday, 28 January at 13:00 (GMT) for ‘Beyond the tracks: what’s the cost of true urban regeneration?’.

UKTram
Jan 151 min read
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Workshop focus on operational systems obsolescence
Learn about the latest best practice workshop for members of the
UKTram Engineering Group.

UKTram
Nov 28, 20241 min read
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Seminar Highlights Sustainability Benefits of Light Rail
Seminar highlights sustainability benefits of Light Rail...

UKTram
Nov 22, 20241 min read
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Packed programme of speakers for summit
Excitement builds across the light rail sector ahead of a major event in Birmingham next month.

UKTram
Aug 14, 20242 min read
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UK Light Rail innovation showcased in Spain
Delegates at a high-profile international event have heard how the UK is leading the way when it comes to light rail innovation...

UKTram
Mar 21, 20242 min read
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UKTram shares top tips on sharing best practice at Dubai Conference
The way the UK light rail sector shares best practice has been praised at an international conference.

UKTram
Mar 15, 20241 min read
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