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Tickets released for the 2025 Light Rail Summit
We are pleased to announce that tickets for the 2025 Light Rail Summit are now available to book online.
May 2, 20251 min read


Light Rail News Roundup, April 25th, 2025
Edinburgh prepares for launch of ‘Tap on, Tap off’ payment system, procurement process for Metrolink operating and maintenance contract, West Midlands Metro offers discount for hospital staff and patients and NET resumes normal service following maintenance works.
Apr 25, 20254 min read


Light Rail News Roundup, April 11th, 2025
Plans for new pedestrian bridge spanning tram lines in Bury, West Midlands Metro launches Easter competition, BBC report on the Coventry VLR project, maintenance works in Edinburgh, Luas career opportunities and historical horse trams return for the 2025 season.
Apr 11, 20254 min read


Industry voices unite for light rail roundtable
UKTram Chair Steve Edwards recently joined key industry voices for a light rail roundtable hosted by the Rail Forum, held as part of a wider rail immersion programme for Mike Hill, Deputy Director Rail & Maritime at the Department for Business and Trade.
Apr 11, 20251 min read


Join the Luas Maintenance Team
Luas, operated and maintained by Transdev Dublin Light Rail Ltd, is currently recruiting for a range of roles across the company.
Apr 9, 20251 min read


UKTram joins global Transport Leaders at UITP meeting in Turin
Represented by our Lead Engineer, Phill Terry, the event brought together international experts to explore integrated transport solutions.
Apr 7, 20252 min read


UKTram explores innovative VLR progress in Coventry
Representatives from UKTram and WMCA viewed the first stage installation of the Coventry Very Light Rail innovative.
Apr 7, 20251 min read


Light Rail News Roundup, April 5th, 2025
Progress on sector-wide light rail training and development, Blackpool Transport summer timetable, temporary changes to Dupertram, and more.
Apr 5, 20256 min read


Scheduling, strategy and safety in focus at the Sheffield Light Rail Operators Committee (LROC) meeting
Colleagues from across the light rail sector came together in Sheffield for a productive Light Rail Operators Committee (LROC) meeting...
Apr 2, 20252 min read


Light Rail News Roundup, March 28th, 2025
In the news this week: track replacement for Manchester Metrolink, Sheffield Supertram trials dog travel, West Midlands charity art project
Mar 28, 20254 min read


Plans to recruit and retain light rail highlighted at international event
European light rail leaders have heard how colleagues in the UK are planning to recruit & retain the next generation of sector professionals
Mar 27, 20251 min read


Light Rail News Roundup, March 21, 2025
This week in light rail sector: Engineering works in Nottingham, fare changes in the West Midlands, Supertram halts onboard card payments...
Mar 21, 20253 min read
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