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

In this week’s light rail news round-up: sector safety leadership takes the spotlight in Sheffield, Edinburgh Trams celebrate staff milestone, NET boosts services for Goose Fair and Tyne and Wear Metro’s new trains feature on national TV. Further stories cover engineering works, 25 years of TfL with special livery and heritage celebrations at Crich and the Great Orme.

In this week’s light rail news round-up: Blackpool Transport boosts tram frequencies for the World Fireworks Championships and Edinburgh Trams drivers prepare to compete on the global stage. Updates preservation of the Tyne and Wear Metro’s first train, a VIP depot tour for Birmingham school pupils at West Midlands Metro and Dublin’s latest ‘Meet the Luas Manager’ session. Plus, £40m funding to progress West Yorkshire’s Mass Transit plans and Crich Tramway Village set to cele

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.

Crich Tramway Village, home of The National Tramway Museum in Derbyshire, is seeking new homes for two trams currently in its collection. Following a collections review, the Museum has taken the decision to relinquish ownership of the vehicles, with the aim of giving them the opportunity to be preserved and appreciated elsewhere.

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

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.