In this week's UK and Ireland Tram and Light Rail Round-up: Major Manchester Metrolink upgrade programme gets under way, KeolisAmey Docklands recognises customer service excellence, TII acquires key Dublin city centre site for MetroLink and NET Nottingham Trams to carry out summer track improvements. Plus, SPT publishes annual report, Tyne and Wear Metro station exhibition marks General Strike centenary, London extends bus and tram fare freeze and Coventry Very Light Rail pla

UKTram is pleased to renew its partnership with Women in Transport for a fourth consecutive year, reaffirming a joint commitment to a more inclusive and representative transport sector. Women in Transport is the UK’s leading not-for-profit advancing equity in transport. Its mentoring programmes, events and initiatives support women throughout their careers and encourage employers to encourage inclusive workplaces.

UKTram's Operations Manager, Steve Duckering, visited the Sheffield Supertram network on Monday, the 22nd June, to support discussions around improving passenger management and customer experience at major events.

In UK and Ireland Tram and Light Rail Round-up this week: West Midlands Metro honours light rail pioneer Geoffrey Claydon with tram naming, NET and NCT help SEND students build confidence using public transport, Luas promotes Park & Ride for summer travel, TfW launches first Metro tram-train into passenger service and UK Light Rail Conference celebrates 20 years of progress. Plus, Keolis announces new international leadership structure, TfL encourages feedback on proposed DLR

Over 350 delegates from the UK and Ireland attended the UK Light Rail Conference in Nottingham last week, marking its 20th anniversary and reflecting on two decades of progress while planning. Held under the theme 'Past. Present. Future.', this year's conference demonstrated a sector full of optimism and momentum.

UKTram is pleased to welcome Tony Gee & Partners as the newest member of its expanding community. Tony Gee & Partners, an owner-managed engineering consultancy, is known for delivering complex infrastructure and innovative transport projects that provide lasting value to the communities they serve.

Members of UKTram’s Light Rail Operators Committee (LROC) met on the 25th of June to discuss workforce development and share best practice for its second meeting of 2026. The session, initially scheduled at London Tram depot, was moved online due to disruptions from the recent heatwave and rail service cancellations.

UKTram joined policymakers, transport authorities, and industry leaders at the Better Transport Conference 2026 to discuss improving connections between people, places, and opportunities. Held at London South Bank University on Friday, the 19th June, the conference concluded Better Transport Week 2026, a national programme by Campaign for Better Transport promoting safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport across England and Wales.

In this week's UK and Ireland tram and light rail Round-up: West Midlands Metro reaches Dudley for the first time in almost a century, Bee Network offers free travel for Armed Forces Day, Luas prepares for Dublin Pride parade and operators issue hot weather travel advice. Plus, next phase of Supertram upgrades to take place this weekend, UKTram celebrated International Women in Engineering Day, Manx Electric Railway crew...

For the first time in its history, proceeds from ticket sales for the UKTram and LRSSB Light Rail Summit will be donated to charity, with this year's event supporting Railway Children. Taking place on 16th September at IET Birmingham: Austin Court, the Summit has become a popular fixture in the light rail calendar, where the growing light rail community comes together for a day of insight, discussion and networking.

UKTram recently joined light rail professionals from across the world at the 82nd UITP Light Rail Committee Meeting, held in Bergen, Norway, between the 15th and 17th of June 2026. Hosted by Bybanen Bergen Light Rail, the three-day event welcomed 39 representatives from light rail organisations across Europe, Asia and South America, providing an opportunity to share expertise, explore emerging trends and discuss key challenges and opportunities facing the global light rail co

This International Women in Engineering Day, UKTram is celebrating the women helping shape the future of light rail and the wider transport sector. We invited members to nominate colleagues from across their organisations to take part in an awareness campaign to showcase the many different voices and career journeys in our industry. The response was overwhelming.

In this week's UK and Ireland tram and light rail round-up: NET to carry out lift refurbishment at Nottingham Station tram stop, Fleetwood shuttle service introduced following tram disruption, Keolis outlines vision for Luas and Edinburgh Trams gears up for Royal Highland Show. Plus, Bee Network seeks new members for accessibility advisory group, Supertram completes track renewal works at Gleadless Townend and Regent Centre Interchange set for £7.9m transformation.

UKTram has continued to support the development of the Cardiff Crossrail project by contributing light rail expertise to the scheme's ongoing hazard review process. The project, being delivered by Transport for Wales in partnership with Cardiff Council, will create a new tramway connection between Cardiff Central railway station and Cardiff Bay, forming an important part of wider plans for the South Wales Metro.

As part of Better Transport Week 2026, UKTram attended Women in Transport's From Intent to Impact – Advancing Equity for Women Across Transport event in Leeds. Attending on behalf of UKTram were the Marketing and Communications Manager, Chelsea Branch and the West Midlands Metro Managing Director and UKTram Board Member, Sophie Allison.

The Coventry Very Light Rail project has now broken ground on a 400m long construction section along Mile Lane, the first of three phases to deliver the City Centre Demonstrator Track. This section features twin track installation, following a joint site enclosure with Severn Trent Water to renew an aged asset and support wider infrastructure renewal ahead of the Council’s Very Light Rail works, which will commence mid-July 2026. Road milling and wider excavation is now in pr

UKTram has added a series of updated operational and technical resources to its Members’ Hub, continuing its work to support shared learning, collaboration and knowledge exchange across the light rail sector.

UKTram has reaffirmed its support for Women in Transport following the organisation's Annual General Meeting, which took place online on Wednesday, 9th June. The AGM provided an opportunity to reflect on the organisation's achievements over the past year and celebrate the growing impact of its work across the transport sector.

UKTram is pleased to welcome Waterman Aspen as its newest member, adding to the organisation's growing network of businesses supporting the development and delivery of light rail systems across the UK and Ireland.

UKTram has confirmed it will once again support the UK Light Rail Conference, as the sector's flagship event prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary later this month. With the full programme now available, delegates can begin planning their conference experience, connect with fellow attendees and explore the wide range of sessions taking place throughout the event.