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Tickets available online for Light Rail Summit
Anyone planning to attend UKTram’s high-profile Light Rail Summit can now secure their place by booking online. Tickets for the event are...
May 24, 20241 min read


Light Rail news roundup 17th May 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Artistic youngster wins West Midland Metro’s birthday competition, marketing...
May 17, 20243 min read


Security in the spotlight at sector summit
Safety and security on the UK’s light rail networks will be a key focus of a major sector event later this year. Organised by UKTram, the...
May 17, 20241 min read


Light Rail news roundup 10th May 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – LRSSB appoints new board member, Edinburgh Trams reflects on success as anniversary...
May 10, 20243 min read


Clean Futures project praised following landmark event
A pioneering initiative supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the transport industry has been praised by UKTram as the...
May 10, 20242 min read


Light Rail news roundup 3rd May 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Essential engineering works in Nottingham and Manchester, judging underway in Metro’s...
May 3, 20243 min read


Owners and Authorities Group tours Nottingham depot
Hosted by Nottingham City Council, the UKTram Owners and Operators Group has been given an in-depth insight into challenges faced by the...
May 3, 20241 min read


Light Rail news roundup 26th April 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – The opening of Blackpool extension approaches, Edinburgh Trams on track for another...
Apr 26, 20243 min read


Light Rail news roundup 19th April 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Edinburgh Trams creates a diverse work environment, LRSSB support for SYMCA...
Apr 19, 20243 min read


Light Rail news roundup 19th April 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Edinburgh Trams creates diverse work environment, LRSSB support for South Yorkshire...
Apr 19, 20243 min read


New lease of life for iconic Metro tram
A former West Midlands Metro tram has been given a new lease of life after its donation to the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing...
Apr 19, 20242 min read


Light Rail news roundup 12th April 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Dogs remain welcome on West Midlands Metro, shorter trains on some DLR services...
Apr 12, 20242 min read


Light Rail news roundup 12th April 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Dogs remain welcome on West Midlands Metro, shorter trains on some DLR services,...
Apr 12, 20242 min read


Light Rail News Roundup 5th April 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Primary schools set to lead Metro birthday celebrations, anti-social behaviour campaign...
Apr 5, 20243 min read


Light Rail news roundup 5th April 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Primary schools set to lead Metro birthday celebrations, anti-social behaviour campaign...
Apr 5, 20243 min read


Operators explore ‘Just Culture’ best practice
Identifying the tools light rail operators can use to further develop their ‘Just Culture’ proved the key focus of the latest UKTram...
Apr 5, 20241 min read


Light Rail news roundup 22nd March 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Edinburgh Trams shortlisted for top award, customer confidence in NET increases, Luas...
Mar 22, 20244 min read


UK light rail innovation showcased in Spain
Delegates at a high-profile international event have heard how the UK is leading the way when it comes to light rail innovation. The work...
Mar 21, 20242 min read


UK Light Rail innovation showcased in Spain
Delegates at a high-profile international event have heard how the UK is leading the way when it comes to light rail innovation...
Mar 21, 20242 min read


Light Rail news roundup 15th March 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Birthday celebrations in Nottingham, West Midlands Metro chooses charity of the year,...
Mar 15, 20244 min read
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