Dan’s new role will help ensure that knowledge-sharing remains central to UKTram’s offer, supporting decision-making and continuous improvement across networks, suppliers and new entrants to the industry.

Tickets for the sixth UKTram and LRSSB Light Rail Summit have now officially sold out, just three and a half days after going live.

UKTram is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Rail Forum. This partnership is an exciting step in strengthening ties between the light and heavy rail sectors while supporting collaboration across the wider UK transport industry.

We are pleased to announce that tickets for the 2025 Light Rail Summit are now available to book online.

UKTram Chair Steve Edwards recently joined key industry voices for a light rail roundtable hosted by the Rail Forum, held as part of a wider rail immersion programme for Mike Hill, Deputy Director Rail & Maritime at the Department for Business and Trade.

Represented by our Lead Engineer, Phill Terry, the event brought together international experts to explore integrated transport solutions.

Representatives from UKTram and WMCA viewed the first stage installation of the Coventry Very Light Rail innovative.

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

Colleagues from across the light rail sector came together in Sheffield for a productive Light Rail Operators Committee (LROC) meeting...

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

European light rail leaders have heard how colleagues in the UK are planning to recruit & retain the next generation of sector professionals

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

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

An event in Manchester this week has highlighted the opportunities for light rail as part of the integrated transport networks of the future

Managing the challenge posed by ‘grey assets’ has been put under the spotlight by light rail engineers during a recent best practice day or

The organisation representing light rail in the UK has been named a key supporter of a landmark transport event in Manchester next month.

Light rail leaders pledge to step up campaign for a change in the law that will allow young people to volunteer on heritage tramways

A high-profile annual event that attracts light rail leaders from across the UK is to be staged in Birmingham again this year.

Driving sector growth and promoting sustainability will remain key priorities for UKTram in 2025.

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