UKTram has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rail Forum, marking a significant step forward in strengthening collaboration across the wider transport sector.

A workplace fatigue monitoring system is entering a new phase of operational testing, following years of collaborative development.

This week’s round-up celebrates the return of Blackpool’s iconic heritage trams, the latest safety campaign rolled out across the Nottingham network and Liam Gallagher lending his voice to Manchester’s Bee Network for Oasis’ long-awaited comeback shows. New funding secures a future-proof signalling system for the Tyne and Wear Metro. Plus, family-friendly travel schemes, seasonal events and operator insight from Transdev Ireland all signal a strong summer for light rail.

In this week’s light rail round-up: Blackpool celebrates a month of dance with festival-ready transport, TfL marks 25 years with young ‘Superfans’, Manchester prepares for Oasis' homecoming shows, Nottingham introduces new digital-first ticketing updates, while essential Metro upgrades announced in South Tyneside. Plus, the LRSSB podcast hits a global milestone and Network Rail launches a new hub to support future tram train projects.

The latest Light Rail Operators Committee (LROC) meeting held in Dublin, brought together operators from across the UK and Ireland to share updates, explore challenges, and strengthen sector-wide collaboration in Dublin.

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.  

Network Rail has officially launched its newly enhanced Tram Train Learning Hub, designed to provide vital knowledge and resources for stakeholders and industry professionals involved in tram train projects.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

The Chancellor’s Spending Review, announced today, reaffirms the government’s commitment to improving local journeys and investing in modern, sustainable transport systems, including light rail. 

Last week, UKTram Board members had the opportunity to visit Coventry’s Very Light Rail (VLR) demonstration site, to experience first-hand the progress being made on this innovative transport concept.

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Chancellor’s record-breaking investment announced for networks nationwide, UKTram visits Coventry’s VLR demonstration line, LiveChat function to improve safety on Manchester’s Bee Network, and Edinburgh Trams reflects on 11 milestones for its 11th anniversary.

In a landmark move for the light rail sector, the Chancellor has announced the largest-ever investment in local transport across England’s city regions.  

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.

Senior light rail engineers and sector professionals came together last week for two half days of valuable discussion and knowledge-sharing at the latest UKTram Light Rail Engineering Group (LREG) meeting and Best Practice session. 

UKTram is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Hopkinson, Head of Metro Operations at Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) as the new Chair of the Owners and Authorities Group.

Edinburgh Trams celebrates successful launch of 'ToTo', Nexus receives prestigious RoSPA Gold Award for safety, West Midlands Metro supports Birmingham Pride with discounted travel, New LRSSB guidance outlines safety verification processes and Snaefell seeks engineers with a love of heritage transport.