In this week's UK and Ireland Tram and Light Rail new round-up: Magna Tram Train station officially opens on Supertram network, NET to increase penalty fare for fare evasion, Edinburgh shares round-up of events for April and West Midlands Metro partners with Clayton Hotel. Plus, Mayor’s fares arrive on Tyne and Wear Metro – delivering customer savings and KeolisAmey Docklands and Metrolink shortlisted for Women in Rail Awards. Heritage highlights this week include National Tr

On Friday, 21st November, UKTram Member, Pre Metro, welcomed Network Rail’s Mixed Use Rail (MUR) team to Stourbridge for a detailed showcase of the Stourbridge Shuttle operation, Pre Metro's depot facilities, and Pre Metro’s pioneering approach to low-cost branch line rail.

The official opening of the new South Wales Metro Depot at Taff’s Well marks a significant step forward for Transport for Wales (TfW) and a proud moment for the wider light rail sector. His Majesty King Charles’ visit drew national attention and the milestone reflects years of knowledge exchange and operational support facilitated by UKTram and its members. 

The Mixed Use Railway Initiative has been recognised with the ‘Team of the Year’ award at the 2025 Global Light Rail Awards, highlighting the strength of collaboration across the rail and light rail sectors. The initiative was originally submitted under the ‘Vision of the Year’ category, reflecting its ambition to reshape how rail systems can better connect communities. Judges instead recognised the collective effort behind its development, awarding the team for its cross-ind

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.

The Tram Train Pilot Learning Hub has been launched by the project’s delivery partners (Network Rail, SYPTE, and Stagecoach Supertram).  The hub contains information on a wide range of themes and topics drawn from the collective experience of designing, constructing and operating the UK’s first Tram Train system.