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New leadership announced for UKTram Owners and Authorities Group
UKTram is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Hopkinson, Head of Metro Operations at Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) as the new Chair of the Owners and Authorities Group.
May 28, 20252 min read


West Midlands Metro recruiting for key Operations and Engineering Roles
West Midlands Metro is expanding its team with three exciting opportunities now available at its Wednesbury Depot, each playing a vital role in delivering safe, reliable and customer-focused tram services across the region.
May 28, 20251 min read


Light Rail Round-up: West Midlands Pride Offer, Cutty Sark Upgrades, Nexus Safety Award and Sector News – 23 May 2025
Edinburgh Trams celebrates successful launch of 'ToTo', Nexus receives prestigious RoSPA Gold Award for safety, West Midlands Metro supports Birmingham Pride with discounted travel, New LRSSB guidance outlines safety verification processes and Snaefell seeks engineers with a love of heritage transport.
May 23, 20255 min read


Light Rail sector continues to support campaign to help rough sleepers and welcomes summit speaker
Following previous discussions during a UKTram Light Rail Operators Committee (LROC) meeting, the light rail sector is being encouraged to support an important national initiative aimed at helping those sleeping rough.
May 23, 20252 min read


Career opportunity: Electrical / Mechanical Rolling Stock Fitter – Isle of Man Department of Infrastructure
The Department of Infrastructure on the Isle of Man is currently recruiting for an Electrical / Mechanical Rolling Stock Fitter to join their depot engineering team – working on one of the most distinctive and historic rail operations in the British Isles.
May 22, 20251 min read


Light Rail Round-up: Simulators in Focus, West Midlands Award Wins, Luas Engagement and 25 Years of London Trams – 16 May 2025
West Midlands Metro celebrates a trio of award wins in Dudley, Luas connects with passengers through its latest ‘Meet the Manager’ event, LRSSB spotlights simulator innovation in its latest podcast, plus, 25 years of London Trams.
May 16, 20255 min read


Executive Group highlights growth, innovation and safety priorities across networks
The latest meeting of the UKTram Executive Group brought together senior leaders from across the sector to share insight, review progress and explore collaborative responses to current challenges and opportunities.
May 15, 20252 min read


Light Rail Round-up: Edinburgh’s Tap & Go Launch, Coventry VLR Progress & more [09 May 2025]
Edinburgh Trams confirms launch for new ‘Tap on, Tap off’ system, essential engineering works get underway on the Bury line in Manchester, Coventry’s VLR project reaches another key milestone, new play set on the Tyne & Wear Metro and Luas highlights anti-social behaviour reporting tools.
May 9, 20254 min read


Driving knowledge forward - UKTram appoints Dan Hill as Knowledge Manager
Dan’s new role will help ensure that knowledge-sharing remains central to UKTram’s offer, supporting decision-making and continuous improvement across networks, suppliers and new entrants to the industry.
May 8, 20252 min read


UKTram and Light Rail Safety and Standards Board September Summit sells out in record time
Tickets for the sixth UKTram and LRSSB Light Rail Summit have now officially sold out, just three and a half days after going live.
May 6, 20251 min read


UKTram and Rail Forum announce new strategic partnership
UKTram is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Rail Forum. This partnership is an exciting step in strengthening ties between the light and heavy rail sectors while supporting collaboration across the wider UK transport industry.
May 5, 20252 min read


Light Rail News Roundup, May 2, 2025
West Midlands Metro supports race runners and spectators, upgrades to Sheffield Supertram, a busy month ahead for Edinburgh Trams and an update on Tyne & Wear Metro’s new fleet.
May 2, 20253 min read
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