UKTram Managing Director James Hammett attended the Rail Forum Parliamentary Reception last month, joining colleagues from across the wider rail and transport industry for discussions on the future direction of UK rail policy and investment.

In the UK and Ireland tram and light rail round-up this week: West Midlands Metro renews Pride travel partnership, Runner prepares to become first woman to complete Tyne and Wear Metro route challenge and Supertram launches community volunteer programme across South Yorkshire. Plus, KeolisAmey Docklands launches search for new charity partners, Leeds regeneration plans linked to future West Yorkshire mass transit network and Edinburgh Trams marks first anniversary of Tap On,

Last week, UKTram representatives participated in two industry events, contributing to discussions on the future of light rail and integrated transport networks in the UK. Both events highlighted the growing momentum in the light rail sector and offered valuable opportunities to engage with organisations involved in infrastructure, engineering, operations, innovation, and regional transport development.

Tickets are now available for the UKTram & Light Rail Safety & Standards Board Light Rail Summit 2026, taking place in Birmingham on Wednesday, 16thSeptember. This year’s theme, Smarter Systems, Stronger Networks, will bring together industry leaders, operators, suppliers and policymakers to explore the future of light rail and the role it continues to play within sustainable, integrated transport systems.

UKTram is pleased to announce that tickets for the UKTram & LRSSB Light Rail Summit 2026 will be released on the 5th of May, ahead of the sector’s annual gathering taking place on Wednesday 16th September.

Countdown to UK Rail 2026: UKTram set to join sector at NEC Birmingham

UKTram has supported the delivery of its first Light Rail and Tramway Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) training course, marking an important step in strengthening sector competency, capability and safety. Delivered in partnership with Skillstep Group in Crewe from 30th March to 1st April 2026, the three-day course combined theoretical learning with practical, hands-on training, providing delegates with a structured understanding of UK light rail OLE systems and safe working pra

Sharing insight across the light rail sector UKTram was represented at a recent industry networking event in Dublin, bringing together professionals from across the UK and Ireland to discuss the progress and future direction of light rail. The BITA Rail Division Networking Evening, held on the 8th of April, was organised in partnership with Rail Link ahead of its wider industry event. The session focused on light rail and provided a platform for sharing insights on develo

UKTram will participate in an industry seminar bringing together leading organisations from the rail and light rail sectors to discuss the future of urban transport. The event will take place at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds on 14 May 2026 and will be hosted by RailEi (formerly the Permanent Way Institution).

UKTram has confirmed its continued support for the Global Light Rail Awards in 2026, recognising the importance of celebrating achievement and innovation across the sector.

UKTram’s Light Rail Operators Committee (LROC) met in Edinburgh on 26th March, with the session hosted by Edinburgh Trams at Gogar Tram Depot. The meeting offered another valuable opportunity for operators across the sector to engage in open discussion and share insights.

Representatives from across the European light rail sector gathered in Tenerife on the 11th and 12th March for the European Light Rail Congress 2026, hosted by Metrotenerife and organised by Mainspring. The annual congress brought together key people from across the sector for another successful year, to exchange updates and developments, with attendees hearing 23 presentations across the two-day programme alongside a technical tour of the Metrotenerife system.

In this week's UK and Ireland tram and light rail round-up: KeolisAmey secures new contract to operate Dublin’s Luas network, more network-wide International Women's Day highlights and Transport for London (TfL) marks International Bystander Awareness Day with safety campaign. Plus, Tyne and Wear Metro control room to receive £8.8m system upgrade, West Yorkshire investment pipeline backs future mass transit plans and Supertram highlights work of presentation team.

UKTram’s Digital Marketing and Communications Manager, Chelsea Branch, recently joined a panel of industry professionals for a Women in Transport West Midlands Hub webinar celebrating International Women’s Day 2026.

UKTram has developed a Light Rail and Tramway Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) training course, designed to support confident and competent working for staff involved in tramway OLE maintenance and related activities.

UKTram was pleased to attend Interchange 2026, held at Manchester Central on 3rd and 4th March 2026. Described by organisers as the UK’s leading meeting place for the integrated transport infrastructure community, the event brought together clients, decision-makers and industry experts to explore how a more decarbonised, resilient and connected transport system can be delivered.

Women in Transport will host an online event on Tuesday, 10th March to mark International Women's Day, bringing together professionals from across the sector to discuss career journeys and opportunities in transport.

UKTram was pleased to see light rail firmly represented at the recent Politics in Rail: West Midlands Question Time event, hosted by Young Rail Professionals (YRP) at WSP’s offices in Birmingham. The panel discussion brought together senior rail leaders to examine how politics and policy affect investment, delivery, and long-term network development in the West Midlands.

On Tuesday 31st March, UKTram will bring together members of the Light Rail Engineering Group (LREG) and the supply trade for an online Trade & Trams session focused on shared learning, engineering insight and practical experience from across the light rail sector.

In the final light rail round-up of January 2026: Blackpool Transport takes tram safety messages into local schools, Transport for London sets out plans for tram fleet replacement and DLR extensions and West Yorkshire launches consultation on aligning Mass Transit with future development. Plus, international collaboration on major event readiness at DLR, funding secured to restart Heaton Park Tramway, student travel offers and service updates from NET, heritage investment and