UKTram Operations Manager Steve Duckering joined international transport leaders in Newcastle on 6–8 October for the UITP Regional & Suburban Railways Division Meeting.

In this week’s round-up: the first of 54 new DLR trains enters service as networks press ahead with renewal and maintenance, Nexus confirms a six-day closure for major track works and SYMCA details Supertram upgrades. Edinburgh Trams supports a packed October events calendar, Nottingham offers student savings, and Dublin’s MetroLink secures planning approval. Plus, Scouts back the LRSSB ‘two lines = stop’ safety campaign and the Global Light Rail Awards celebrate sector excel

UKTram was among the organisations invited to Mott MacDonald’s Urban Transit & Mobility Forum 2025, which took place in Dublin at the Aloft on Thursday, 11th September. 

UKTram Lead Engineer, Phill Terry, represented the organisation at the Permanent Way Institution (PWI) and joined the online Technical Board meeting on 10 September 2025. This was following a technical visit to Cemex Rail Solutions and their sleeper manufacturing facility near Rochester.

UKTram is pleased to announce a new mutual membership agreement with the Permanent Way Institution (PWI), further strengthening collaboration between the UK’s light rail sector and one of the rail industry’s most respected professional bodies. 

In this week’s light rail news round-up: the return of historic trams for Blackpool’s Lightpool festival, a first look at the new DLR trains and Edinburgh Trams’ record-breaking August. Updates also include Bee Network improvements, market engagement events for Dublin’s MetroLink and the reveal of the Global Light Rail Awards shortlist.

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.

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

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.

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: 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.

UKTram member, the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO), recently hosted its first-ever Family Day, bringing together over 550 visitors from the local community, rail industry and beyond.

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.

Edinburgh Trams confirms launch for new ‘Tap on, Tap off’ system, essential engineering works get underway on the Bury line in Manchester, Coventry’s VLR project reaches another key milestone, new play set on the Tyne & Wear Metro and Luas highlights anti-social behaviour reporting tools.

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.

Progress on sector-wide light rail training and development, Blackpool Transport summer timetable, temporary changes to Dupertram, and more.

In the news this week: track replacement for Manchester Metrolink, Sheffield Supertram trials dog travel, West Midlands charity art project

This week in light rail sector: Engineering works in Nottingham, fare changes in the West Midlands, Supertram halts onboard card payments...

International Women’s Day celebrated in Nottingham, Edinburgh and West Midlands, St Patrick’s Day Services on Luas, new DLR station plans...