This week’s light rail news includes return of the Pride 'Trambow' from Nottingham Express Transit, a fond farewell tribute to Ozzy Osbourne from the West Midlands Metro, summer service changes across Luas, Supertram and NET, and a major contract win for Yellow Rail in Croydon. Plus, a community-led mural lights up Wallsend, a new academic partnership boosts West Yorkshire’s Mass Transit plans, and heritage networks celebrate key milestones at Crich, Beamish and Seaton

This week’s news from the light rail sector includes a new long-term partnership for South Yorkshire Supertram, clean air gains from Greater Manchester’s Bee Network and a spotlight on Coventry’s VLR project. Plus, Luas staff safety messages, all-night trams in Edinburgh, major conference moments, new digital ticketing tech and heritage celebrations.

This week’s round-up includes service updates from Blackpool and the DLR, major track renewals in Manchester and campaigns from Nottingham Express Transit and Luas. Supertram gears up for Yorkshire Day celebrations, while West Midlands Metro unveils its latest art trail installation. Plus, new partnerships and sector collaboration take centre stage at UKTram.

UKTram is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Geoffrey Claydon, a remarkable figure in the light rail community whose dedication, influence and generosity of spirit have left a lasting mark on the sector.  

In this week’s light rail round-up: Blackpool announces key leadership appointment, Nottingham strengthens safety initiatives, DLR prepares for the future with new fleet testing and expansion plans, Supertram celebrates a milestone in youth safety education, investment in simulators in the West Midlands, fare updates from the Tyne & Wear Metro and fresh push for better reporting from the LRSSB.

In this week’s light rail round-up: Nottingham celebrates local changemakers with a newly named tram, Cardiff's £100m Crossrail scheme moves forward, Edinburgh Trams reminds cyclists how to stay safe this summer. Luas prepares for concert crowds in Phoenix Park, Metrolink shares hot weather travel tips and Nexus highlights youth safety work for Rail Safety Week. Plus, the LRSSB reflects on the success of its pedestrian safety campaign.

In this week’s light rail round-up – Metrolink prepares for Parklife with travel tips and extended services, Nottingham Express Transit issues an urgent warning over tram-surfing, Edinburgh Trams highlights a packed festival schedule, Sam Fender fans urged to plan ahead, Supertram unveils a new community mural and VolkerRail joins forces with TfGM to help restore Heaton Park Tramway.

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.

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.

Edinburgh prepares for launch of ‘Tap on, Tap off’ payment system, procurement process for Metrolink operating and maintenance contract, West Midlands Metro offers discount for hospital staff and patients and  NET resumes normal service following maintenance works.

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.

Progress on sector-wide light rail training and development, Blackpool Transport summer timetable, temporary changes to Dupertram, and more.

Supertram introduces bodycams, West Midlands patronage bounces back, fare increase in Edinburgh, voice of Tyne & Wear Metro revealed...

Ticket machines operational on West Midlands Metro, NET closes its travel centre, tram track replacement in Manchester...

Rising customer satisfaction on WMM, consultation on dogs on trams in Sheffield, clean energy for Manchester Metrolink...

Edinburgh Trams on track for more awards, updated safety guidance in Nottingham, annual savings on fares in Manchester...

Light rail leaders pledge to step up campaign for a change in the law that will allow young people to volunteer on heritage tramways

Storm Eowyn disruption warning in Edinburgh and Tyne & Wear Metro, ‘acts of kindness’ raise cash for charity in Nottingham...

Record-breaking achievements for Edinburgh Trams, financial recovery for NET, exciting community engagement from West Midlands Metro...

Edinburgh Trams promotes trips to theatre, plans for a major revamp of DLR station, essential works in Nottingham...