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,

A group of tram and railway enthusiasts from North America recently visited Blackpool as part of a wider tour exploring light rail and heritage tramway systems across the British Isles. Organised with support from UKTram Heritage Tramway Committee Vice Chair Ian Longworth, the visit formed part of a wider programme coordinated for members of the Electric Railroad Association, with visitors travelling from across the United States and Canada.

Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life is recruiting a Tramway & Historic Engineering Technician to support the operation and maintenance of its heritage tramway and engineering exhibits. The permanent, full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart of one of Scotland’s leading industrial heritage sites.

Held at UKTram’s offices, representatives from across the heritage tramway community met online and in person to share recent updates and explore opportunities to strengthen engagement with visitors. It was acknowledged that this was the 40th meeting of the group which has been running for over ten years.

In the UK and Ireland tram and light rail round-up: West Midlands Metro extension to Millennium Point opens this Easter, NET invites nominations for 2026 Community Hero tram and Tyne and Wear Metro introduces fare cap and new easyJet partnership. Also featured this week: MetroLink's contract notices for utilities and enabling works and TravelSafe LiveChat campaign targets young passengers across Bee Network. Heritage highlights include Easter events and Beamish tramway infras

UKTram has reached a significant milestone, with its Heritage Tramway community now representing all heritage tramways across the UK and British Isles.

In this week's UK and Ireland tram and light rail round-up: Cardiff Crossrail Phase 1 contract awarded to GRAHAM, NET raises more than £17,000 for local causes across the city, Glasgow Subway introduces contactless pay-as-you-go ticketing and a temporary West Midlands Metro timetable ahead of new line launch. Plus, KeolisAmey Metrolink showcases VR safety campaign at Parliament, Blackpool Transport set for busy Easter weekend and improved Cutty Sark station reopening.

In this week's UK and Ireland light rail round-up: 55+ million Luas journeys recorded in Dublin, Phase 2 of Coventry Very Light Rail begins, Nexus takes delivery of all 46 new Stadler Metro trains and KeolisAmey Metrolink welcomes first T‑Level students. Plus, Transport funding approved for Birmingham Metro extension, South Yorkshire reports strong public response to Supertram changes and Blackpool Transport Services appoints new managing director

In this week's UK tram and light rail round-up: West Midlands Metro names Midlands Air Ambulance as Charity of the Year, Sheffield Supertram driver marks 30 years of service and Blackpool Transport freezes popular tram and bus tickets for third year running. Plus, Prime Minister and Welsh First Minister visit Transport for Wales depot, Heritage Tramway Committee highlights safety, skills and guidance priorities and Mainspring European Light Rail Congress 2026 programme confi

The recent UKTram Heritage Tramway Committee meeting reviewed progress across several priority workstreams supporting the safe and sustainable operation of heritage tramways. The meeting, held online on Tuesday, 27th January 2026, confirmed continued strong engagement from across the UK’s heritage tramway sector, with regular attendance from operators, the Isle of Man tramways and representation from ORR/HMRI.

In the light rail round-up this week: Dublin Luas marks Valentine’s Day with Leap Card giveaway for customers, TravelSafe LiveChat milestone strengthens safety across Greater Manchester’s tram and transport network and South Wales tram-trains enter final testing phase ahead of spring introduction. Plus, West of England unveils new Transport Vision with mass transit ambition, Edinburgh Trams boosts services for Six Nations fixtures at Murrayfield and Heaton Park Tramway highl

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

In the light rail news round-up this week: Edinburgh Trams highlights January events across the city, Blackpool Transport Managing Director awarded OBE in New Year Honours and NET launches January annual ticket offer with major savings. Plus, Sheffield Supertram freezes fares and cuts long-distance singles for 2026, Young Tyne and Wear Metro fan brings new train to life and Heritage tramways announce 2026 events.

In this week’s UKTram light rail news round-up: Supertram thanks customers with free travel and chocolate, Tyne and Wer Metro bridge works progress as part of wider modernisation programme and West Midlands Metro re-launches safety campaign ahead of network expansion. Also featured this week: Edinburgh Trams sets out festive service plans, Manchester Metrolink launches festive colleague recognition postcards, Mr Monopoly takes a trip on Nottingham’s tram network and Luas laun

In this week’s UKTram light rail news round-up: NET confirms updated fares and expanded digital payment incentives, Supertram celebrates staff progression and supports Sheffield Children’s Hospital and Government backs next stage of DLR extension. Plus, updates on the Luas Red Line services following bridge reconstruction, Edinburgh Trams' safety requirements for works near the network and Metrolink's donation 155kg of clothing for charity. Heritage highlights this week inclu

Plenty going on in this week’s UKTram light rail news round-up: KeolisAmey Metrolink recognised for excellence in employee engagement, Luas invites customers invited to share feedback through online ‘Meet the Manager’ survey, West Midlands Metro launches tram door safety campaign ahead of network expansion, Supertram enhances surroundings at Meadowhall South/Tinsley, Government expected to approve £1.7bn DLR extension to Thamesmead, TII invites tenders for MetroLink Programme

hospital patients and staff,Customer satisfaction with NET Nottingham Trams rises to 85%, Blackpool Transport announces festive plans, Lioness Ella Toone voices tram announcements across Manchester’s Bee Network. Plus, Mainspring UK Light Rail Conference confirmed for 2026 and heritage Returning to its roots at Nottingham Trent University from 30th June to 1st July 2026, the milestone event promises two days of presentations and networking with leading figures from across th

In this week’s light rail news round-up: Edinburgh Trams receives recognition at the Cloud Computing Awards, South Yorkshire’s newest Tram Train station reaches major construction milestone, West Yorkshire Combined Authority invites views on 2025–26 budget. Learn more about the new Community Rail Partnership launched in South East Wales, the rare 1981 Tyne and Wear Metro film discovered on eBay and heritage tramway events over half term.

In this week’s round-up: Metro steps towards contactless travel with smart validators, Supertram network investment planned over October half-term , while Blackpool Transport has just the ticket for half-term days out. Learn more about the UK-first approach to keeping travelling public safe in Greater Manchester, a train tattoo honouring the historic Metro fleet and the newly appointed Chair for the LRSSB Heads of Safety Group.

In this week’s round-up: Luas Cork reaches a key consultation milestone, Transport for London publishes its Annual Report with progress on safety and decarbonisation, while Nexus prepares to host Newcastle’s Climate Change Forum. Manchester Metrolink explores energy optimisation with the University of Birmingham and Supertram celebrates new driver graduates. Meanwhile, NET launches trial of more frequent evening trams and Crich Tramway Village announces its after-dark Tramli