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...

Tram vehicle plays vital role at event showcasing decarbonisation at the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Sheffield Supertram joins national safety initiative, West Midland Metro employees vote...

WMM seeks new apprentices, DLR to replace escalators at busy stop, Luas launches ‘We love it when’ campaign and new podcast from LRSSB...

Rising customer satisfaction on WMM, consultation on dogs on trams in Sheffield, clean energy for Manchester Metrolink...

Join the Egis in the UK team on Tuesday, 28 January at 13:00 (GMT) for ‘Beyond the tracks: what’s the cost of true urban regeneration?’.

Networks get into the festive spirit with carols on trams in Sheffield, Christmas fundraiser by staff at Edinburgh Trams...

Environmental Award for NET announced, seasonal celebrations underway in Edinburgh, Safer Travel in West Midlands...

Tram named after Nottingham fashion designer, winter timetable in Blackpool, Edinburgh Trams steps up support for rugby fans...