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UKTram shares top tips on sharing best practice at Dubai Conference
The way the UK light rail sector shares best practice has been praised at an international conference. Its representative body, UKTram,...
Mar 15, 20241 min read


UKTram shares top tips on sharing best practice at Dubai Conference
The way the UK light rail sector shares best practice has been praised at an international conference.
Mar 15, 20241 min read


Light Rail news roundup 8th March 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector –West Midlands Metro and Luas celebrate International Women’s Day, recognition for Seaton...
Mar 8, 20243 min read


Light Rail news roundup 1st March 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – £20 million investment in Manchester Metrolink, stops earn safety accreditation in the...
Mar 1, 20243 min read


UKTram backs inclusion and diversity
The Managing Director of light rail’s representative body is urging male colleagues to think about ways they can contribute to making the...
Mar 1, 20241 min read


West Midlands Metro Engineering Expansions Interface Manager Vacancy
West Midlands Metro is your ticket to an exciting career in the heart of England’s thriving West Midlands region. We are the driving...
Feb 26, 20242 min read


West Midlands Metro Engineering Expansions Interface Manager Vacancy
West Midlands Metro is your ticket to an exciting career in the heart of England’s thriving West Midlands region.
Feb 26, 20242 min read


Light Rail news roundup 23rd February 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Successful fare evasion crackdowns in Manchester and Nottingham, Patronage figures...
Feb 23, 20243 min read


Engineers highlight benefits of asset mapping and track condition monitoring
The merits of employing infrastructure mapping alongside condition monitoring to improve asset management and performance on UK tramways...
Feb 23, 20241 min read


Minister of State for Rail and HS2 Visits BCIMO
The Minister of State for Rail and HS2, Huw Merriman, visited the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) on Thursday...
Feb 23, 20244 min read


Light Rail news roundup 16th February 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Romance on trams in Edinburgh, services suspended in Sheffield due to rail break, track...
Feb 16, 20242 min read


Skyefall Project may benefit from rail technology tested by UKTram
An innovative project aimed at improving a vital transport route in the Highlands of Scotland has come under the spotlight during a...
Feb 16, 20242 min read


Light Rail news roundup 9th February 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Another milestone reached in the expansion of West Midlands Metro, further changes to...
Feb 9, 20243 min read


Order marks ‘revolution’ in VLR development
A recent deal that will lead to trials of new lightweight passenger trains has been welcomed by a recently established very light rail...
Feb 8, 20241 min read


Head of Operations Vacancy at First Tram Operations
A vacancy has arisen at Tram Operations Limited (TOL) for the position of Head of Operations. This is an excellent opportunity, reporting...
Feb 7, 20242 min read


Pre Metro Unveils a New YouTube Video: “The Stourbridge Shuttle: How Does It Work?”
Pre Metro, the operator of the renowned Stourbridge Shuttle, has released an insightful new YouTube video titled “How Does It Work?” This...
Feb 2, 20242 min read


Secondment scheme planned for talented tram professionals
A new initiative promises to deliver a major career boost for the rising stars of light rail. More than half of UK networks have already...
Feb 2, 20241 min read


Light Rail news roundup 26th January 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Bike trials on Manchester Metrolink, LRSSB appoints high-profile Chair, completion of...
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Light Rail news roundup 19th January 2024
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Offer for UKTram members, popular tram ticket for rugby fans in Edinburgh, services...
Jan 19, 20243 min read


BCIMO Opportunities in 2024!
The Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) is launching two discount schemes for organisations to benefit from when...
Jan 19, 20243 min read
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