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UK Light Rail sector recognised at international awards ceremony
The 2025 Global Light Rail Awards took place in London this week, bringing together operators, suppliers, and industry leaders from around the world to celebrate excellence and innovation in the sector.
Oct 34 min read
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UKTram & LRSSB Light Rail Summit 2025 brings sector together in Birmingham
More than 120 industry professionals came together in Birmingham yesterday for the sold-out UKTram & LRSSB Light Rail Summit, an annual event packed with sector insights and forward-looking discussion.Â
Sep 262 min read
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Celebrating 20 Years of Women in Transport | UKTram supports regional Anniversary eventsÂ
On Wednesday 10th September, UKTram visited the Castlefield Viaduct in Manchester for the Women in Transport Northwest hub 20th Anniversary celebrations.Â
Sep 182 min read
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UKTram joins the PWI (Permanent Way Institution) Technical BoardÂ
UKTram Lead Engineer, Phill Terry, represented the organisation at the Permanent Way Institution (PWI) and joined the online Technical Board meeting on 10 September 2025. This was following a technical visit to Cemex Rail Solutions and their sleeper manufacturing facility near Rochester.
Sep 101 min read
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Shortlist announced for the Global Light Rail Awards 2025
The shortlist for the Global Light Rail Awards 2025Â has been announced, recognising innovation, dedication and the many achievements driving the sector forward.
Sep 41 min read
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Weekly Light Rail News | Student travel deals in Nottingham, Safety campaign in Blackpool and Mentrolink expansion plans | 29th August 2025
This week’s light rail new round-up features student travel deals in Nottingham, safety campaigns and zoo-themed wraps in Blackpool, funding for active travel in Greater Manchester and expansion plans for Metrolink. TfL launches new campaign to encourage headphone use, West Midlands Metro upgrades careers portal and Cardiff Crossrail publishes consultation report. Read on for heritage tramway updates, the return of a restored steam tram in Telford.
Aug 296 min read
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Weekly Light Rail News | Metro anniversary, Blackpool Tram Summer Success & Consultation to shape Edinburgh Trams expansion plans | 22 August 2025
This week’s light rail news includes the 45th anniversary of the Tyne and Wear Metro, a recycling milestone for the retiring fleet and policing successes in reducing anti-social behaviour. Also featured are a new safety appointment at LRSSB, the 130th anniversary of the Snaefell Mountain Tramway and summer success for Blackpool Tramway. Plus, details of an upcoming talk from transport expert Christian Wolmar, Edinburgh Trams consultation launch and a final call to enter Shutt
Aug 226 min read
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UKTram Sponsors Women in Transport’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
UKTram is proud to sponsor the Women in Transport North West Hub's 20th Anniversary Celebration, taking place on 10 September 2025, at the Castlefield Viaduct in Manchester.
Aug 181 min read
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Agenda announced for the UKTram and Light Rail Safety & Standards Board Light Rail Summit 2025
Organised by UKTram in partnership with the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB), the annual Light Rail Summit is set to return on 25 September 2025 at IET Birmingham: Austin Court, bringing together sector leaders for a packed day of discussion, knowledge-sharing and networking.
Aug 142 min read
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Weekly Light Rail News | Tram testing, Public consultations & Conference Highlights | 8 August 2025
This week’s light rail news includes enhanced tram services for Blackpool’s Airshow, all-night travel options for Oasis fans in Edinburgh, progress on Birmingham’s Eastside extension and ticketing upgrades from Nexus. Plus, TfGM's £1s..6bn procurement drive, Yorkshire Day celebrations with Supertram, feedback requested for DLR extension and Great North Run wristbands for passenger.
Aug 74 min read
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UKTram partners with Rail Forum for ‘Focus on Light Rail’ industry event
UKTram is proud to be working with the Rail Forum on the newly announced Focus on Light Rail event, as part of the closer working relationship established under the Memorandum of Understanding signed in May 2025.
Jul 251 min read
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UKTram represents light rail at ORR's ‘A Year in Rail and the Track Ahead’ event
UKTram was proud to represent the light rail sector at the Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) annual stakeholder event, A Year in Rail and the Track Ahead, held on 17th July 2025 at The Memoir Club, London.
Jul 241 min read
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UKTram sponsors, speaks and exhibits: 2025 UK Light Rail Conference
UKTram is proud to confirm its attendance, exhibition, and sponsorship of this year’s UK Light Rail Conference, taking place in Leeds on 22–23 July 2025 at the University of Leeds.
Jul 212 min read
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UKTram attends the UK’s largest Rail Exhibition: Rail Live 2025
This year’s Rail Live event at Porterbrook’s Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre brought together more than 7,000 professionals from across the transport sector. UKTram’s Lead Engineer, Phill Terry, was on hand to assess what emerging developments could benefit the light rail community.Â
Jun 241 min read
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UKTram joins sector leaders at Better Transport Conference 2025
Representatives from across the public transport sector gathered in Manchester on Friday 20th June for the Better Transport Week Conference 2025, part of the national campaign led by Campaign for Better Transport.
Jun 202 min read
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BCIMO 'Family Day' draws over 550 visitors and raises £8,000 for charity
UKTram member, the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO), recently hosted its first-ever Family Day, bringing together over 550 visitors from the local community, rail industry and beyond.
Jun 121 min read
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Celebrating 20 years of Women in Transport
On Tuesday, 3rd June, at the London Transport Museum, UKTram joined colleagues from across the industry to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Women in Transport, a landmark event reflecting two decades of progress.
Jun 41 min read
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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
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.
May 165 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.
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.
May 23 min read
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