In this week’s light rail news round-up: Blackpool Transport boosts tram frequencies for the World Fireworks Championships and Edinburgh Trams drivers prepare to compete on the global stage. Updates preservation of the Tyne and Wear Metro’s first train, a VIP depot tour for Birmingham school pupils at West Midlands Metro and Dublin’s latest ‘Meet the Luas Manager’ session. Plus, £40m funding to progress West Yorkshire’s Mass Transit plans and Crich Tramway Village set to cele

UKTram Lead Engineer, Phill Terry, represented the organisation at the Permanent Way Institution (PWI) and joined the online Technical Board meeting on 10 September 2025. This was following a technical visit to Cemex Rail Solutions and their sleeper manufacturing facility near Rochester.

UKTram is pleased to announce a new mutual membership agreement with the Permanent Way Institution (PWI), further strengthening collaboration between the UK’s light rail sector and one of the rail industry’s most respected professional bodies.

In this week’s light rail news round-up: the return of historic trams for Blackpool’s Lightpool festival, a first look at the new DLR trains and Edinburgh Trams’ record-breaking August. Updates also include Bee Network improvements, market engagement events for Dublin’s MetroLink and the reveal of the Global Light Rail Awards shortlist.

The shortlist for the Global Light Rail Awards 2025 has been announced, recognising innovation, dedication and the many achievements driving the sector forward.

This week’s light rail new round-up features student travel deals in Nottingham, safety campaigns and zoo-themed wraps in Blackpool, funding for active travel in Greater Manchester and expansion plans for Metrolink. TfL launches new campaign to encourage headphone use, West Midlands Metro upgrades careers portal and Cardiff Crossrail publishes consultation report. Read on for heritage tramway updates, the return of a restored steam tram in Telford.

Crich Tramway Village, home of The National Tramway Museum in Derbyshire, is seeking new homes for two trams currently in its collection. Following a collections review, the Museum has taken the decision to relinquish ownership of the vehicles, with the aim of giving them the opportunity to be preserved and appreciated elsewhere.

Few people can claim to have shaped the UK’s modern light rail sector quite like Colin Robey. Over an extraordinary 60-year career, his influence has stretched from major infrastructure projec Few people can claim to have shaped the UK’s modern light rail sector quite like Colin Robey. Over an extraordinary 60-year career, his influence has stretched from major infrastructure projects to shaping industry policy, mentoring future leaders and encouraging collaboratio

This week’s light rail news includes the 45th anniversary of the Tyne and Wear Metro, a recycling milestone for the retiring fleet and policing successes in reducing anti-social behaviour. Also featured are a new safety appointment at LRSSB, the 130th anniversary of the Snaefell Mountain Tramway and summer success for Blackpool Tramway. Plus, details of an upcoming talk from transport expert Christian Wolmar, Edinburgh Trams consultation launch and a final call to enter Shutt

UKTram is proud to sponsor the Women in Transport North West Hub's 20th Anniversary Celebration, taking place on 10 September 2025, at the Castlefield Viaduct in Manchester.

UKTram are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Stakeholder & Innovation Manager to join our business team on a two-year fixed-term contract.