UKTram welcomes Getzner as a new member, adding technical expertise to our expanding community supporting light rail development and operations. As a global specialist in vibration-isolation solutions for railway, construction, and industrial applications, Getzner has more than 50 years of research and experience. The company works to reduce vibration and noise while improving system performance and extending the service life of infrastructure components.

UKTram’s Digital Marketing and Communications Manager, Chelsea Branch, recently joined a panel of industry professionals for a Women in Transport West Midlands Hub webinar celebrating International Women’s Day 2026.

UKTram has developed a Light Rail and Tramway Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) training course, designed to support confident and competent working for staff involved in tramway OLE maintenance and related activities.

UKTram was pleased to attend Interchange 2026, held at Manchester Central on 3rd and 4th March 2026. Described by organisers as the UK’s leading meeting place for the integrated transport infrastructure community, the event brought together clients, decision-makers and industry experts to explore how a more decarbonised, resilient and connected transport system can be delivered.

International Women’s Day, taking place on Sunday 8 March, offers an opportunity to recognise the progress made towards gender equality while reflecting on the work still to be done. This year’s theme, Give to Gain, highlights the value of supporting others and creating opportunities that allow individuals and organisations to grow together.

Plenty to get on track with in this week’s UK and Ireland tram and light rail round-up. As the sector marks International Women’s Day on Sunday 8th March, this week’s update includes several features highlighting women across the industry, alongside news from across UK and Irish networks and heritage tramways.

Women in Transport will host an online event on Tuesday, 10th March to mark International Women's Day, bringing together professionals from across the sector to discuss career journeys and opportunities in transport.

There’s been a 4% rise in female representation in the transport sector workforce since 2023 according to the Women in Transport Equity Index. However, whilst progress is being made, continuing this upward trend remains a key priority for gender equality within the sector.

On the build up to Employee Appreciation Day KAM are shining a spotlight on the everyday stars who make their business what it is. Proper Appreciated is all about celebrating brilliant moments of kindness, teamwork and support across KAM. Through manager recognition and peer to peer shout outs, every nomination earns a limited edition pin badge, a small way of saying a big “thank you”. All nominations are shared on Traxx, their engagement platform, so colleagues can see and c

As National Careers Week 2026 focuses on the theme Own YOUR Future, UKTram and its sector partners would like to share a clear message: the future of the industry depends on the people entering it today.

UKTram attended the Clean Futures Innovation Circuit Demonstration Day on 19th February 2026, held at the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering in Coventry. The Clean Futures Innovation Circuit for the West Midlands supports SMEs in developing new ideas by providing funding alongside opportunities to make connections with potential customers.

In this week's UK and Ireland light rail round-up: 55+ million Luas journeys recorded in Dublin, Phase 2 of Coventry Very Light Rail begins, Nexus takes delivery of all 46 new Stadler Metro trains and KeolisAmey Metrolink welcomes first T‑Level students. Plus, Transport funding approved for Birmingham Metro extension, South Yorkshire reports strong public response to Supertram changes and Blackpool Transport Services appoints new managing director