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Sector professionals meet to discuss light rail communications
Marketing and customer service professionals from across the light rail sector have agreed to share best practice across a range of...
Feb 1, 20231 min read


Career Opportunities at the WMCA
We create an environment where you can learn, grow and thrive. We offer the opportunity for you to build lasting relationships and make...
Jan 30, 20231 min read


Light Rail news roundup 27th January 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Work is underway on a new depot in the West Midlands, overhead lines to be connected in...
Jan 27, 20232 min read


Light Rail news roundup 20th January 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – New travel to work scheme on the Fylde Coast, essential maintenance in the West...
Jan 20, 20233 min read


UKTram to appoint Interim Chair in February
The light rail sector’s representative organisation is set to announce an Interim Chair after an Extraordinary Board Meeting next month,...
Jan 20, 20231 min read


Light Rail news roundup 13th January 2023
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – West Midlands Metro helps customers with the cost-of-living crisis, new overhead lines...
Jan 13, 20233 min read


New Year message from James Hammett, Managing Director of UKTram
The past year has seen the light rail sector rise to numerous challenges, but in 2023 colleagues can look to the future with fresh...
Jan 4, 20232 min read


Light Rail news roundup 22nd December 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Police patrols in Manchester, free Hogmanay trams in Edinburgh, flood damage in Tyne and...
Dec 22, 20223 min read


Light Rail news roundup 16th December 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Career opportunities in the West Midlands, travel tips from NET, tram services impacted...
Dec 16, 20224 min read


Group plans for the unexpected
Managing unexpected malfunctions of critical tramway infrastructure or equipment is to be the subject of a series of best practice...
Dec 16, 20222 min read


Light Rail news roundup 8th December 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Festive celebrations in Nottingham, Santa specials in Edinburgh, late night Luas...
Dec 9, 20223 min read


Working group plans to help operators tackle rising costs
The organisation representing UK light rail is set to co-ordinate efforts to mitigate the impact of rising costs across the sector....
Dec 8, 20221 min read


Magazine puts light rail strategy in the spotlight
A leading trade publication has highlighted the work being done by UKTram to drive the growth of light rail and the challenges currently...
Dec 6, 20221 min read


Engineers highlight track maintenance challenges
The management and repair of track faults proved to be one of the key topics of debate at a recent meeting of light rail engineers from...
Dec 5, 20222 min read


Light Rail news roundup 2nd December 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Transport for Greater Manchester aims to tackle gender-based violence on public...
Dec 2, 20222 min read


Changes to UKTram Board of Directors
Two new directors have been elected to the UKTram board during the organisation’s annual general meeting on Thursday, December 1....
Dec 2, 20221 min read


International event recognises women working in light rail
UKTram has been strengthening links with the wider international transport sector at a major event in the Far East where the role of...
Nov 30, 20221 min read


Light Rail news roundup 25th November 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Edinburgh and Nottingham systems plan for the festive season, tram customers in...
Nov 25, 20224 min read


Career Opportunities at West Midlands Metro
Midland Metro Limited, the Operator of West Midlands Metro is looking to recruit the following roles: Rolling Stock Manager – £59,000 –...
Nov 24, 20221 min read


Light Rail news roundup 11th November 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Shuttle driver organises military vehicle parade in Stourbridge, free travel for...
Nov 11, 20223 min read
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