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Successful summit sees sector updated on landmark projects
A high-profile event in Manchester has seen sector professionals meet to discuss progress on a host of vital projects that aim to drive...
UKTram
Sep 22, 20222 min read
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
A deep sadness hangs over the nation following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and all at UKTram would like to extend...
UKTram
Sep 9, 20221 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 2nd September 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Luas launches safety campaign, funding settlement for Transport for London and the first...
UKTram
Sep 2, 20222 min read
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Digital solutions driving down light rail costs
The benefits of using digital software applications to manage light rail assets and projects are to be put under the spotlight during an...
UKTram
Sep 2, 20222 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 26th August 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Tram to join pride celebrations in Manchester, classical music in Edinburgh, timetable...
UKTram
Aug 26, 20223 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 19th August 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Industrial action in Sheffield, a special travel offer on Tyne and Wear Metro for the...
UKTram
Aug 19, 20222 min read
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Engineering appointment strengthens UKTram team
The appointment of a Lead Engineer is set to help UKTram deliver on ambitious plans to boost the growth of light rail across the country....
UKTram
Aug 16, 20222 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 12th August 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – A new look for West Midland Metro’s website, free travel for children attending holiday...
UKTram
Aug 12, 20223 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 5th August 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Awards deadline approaches, Extra trams for a fusion of Scottish and Australian culture...
UKTram
Aug 5, 20224 min read
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Less than a month to go for submissions for this year’s Global Light Rail Awards
Guests from around the world will gather in London to celebrate another year of achievement at the 2022 Global Light Rail Awards – held...
UKTram
Aug 4, 20221 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 29th July 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Trial allowing dogs on trams in Manchester, a family ticket offer in Nottingham, a tram...
UKTram
Jul 29, 20222 min read
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Book now or miss out on a place at the 2022 Light Rail Summit
Just a few places remain available for light rail professionals planning to take part in a high-profile event that aims to highlight both...
UKTram
Jul 29, 20221 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 22nd July 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Successful launch of Edgbaston extension, tram named after community heroes in...
UKTram
Jul 22, 20223 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 15th July 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Services to Edgbaston all set to launch this weekend, Luas fights vandalism, engineering...
UKTram
Jul 15, 20223 min read
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Praise for strategy at light rail conference
A bold strategy aimed at driving the growth of light rail has been well received by delegates at a high-profile event for sector...
UKTram
Jul 15, 20222 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 8th July 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Live jazz on West Midlands Metro, tram season ticket for Nottingham Forest fans,...
UKTram
Jul 8, 20224 min read
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Latest On Track Newsletter Packed with UKTram and LRSSB Updates
Welcome to the latest issue of OnTrack, featuring all the latest news from UKTram and the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board. Details...
UKTram
Jul 8, 20221 min read
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Strategy sets out benefits of light rail
A bold and ambitious strategy aimed at securing a sustainable future for light rail in England, Scotland and Wales has been welcomed by...
UKTram
Jul 6, 20222 min read
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Light Rail news roundup 1st July 2022
In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Crich Tramway Village to resume services, schoolchildren given special access to NET...
UKTram
Jul 1, 20224 min read
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Talbot Gateway Tram Extension reaches new milestone as tram testing will take place this week
Trams will run along the extended section of track along Talbot Road between North Pier & Blackpool North Tram Hub, as part of a...
UKTram
Jul 1, 20222 min read
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