We are pleased to announce that tickets for the 2025 Light Rail Summit are now available to book online.

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.

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.

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.

Luas, operated and maintained by Transdev Dublin Light Rail Ltd, is currently recruiting for a range of roles across the company.

Represented by our Lead Engineer, Phill Terry, the event brought together international experts to explore integrated transport solutions.

Representatives from UKTram and WMCA viewed the first stage installation of the Coventry Very Light Rail innovative.

Progress on sector-wide light rail training and development, Blackpool Transport summer timetable, temporary changes to Dupertram, and more.

Colleagues from across the light rail sector came together in Sheffield for a productive Light Rail Operators Committee (LROC) meeting...

In the news this week: track replacement for Manchester Metrolink, Sheffield Supertram trials dog travel, West Midlands charity art project

European light rail leaders have heard how colleagues in the UK are planning to recruit & retain the next generation of sector professionals

This week in light rail sector: Engineering works in Nottingham, fare changes in the West Midlands, Supertram halts onboard card payments...

Edinburgh Trams has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join their team. 

International Women’s Day celebrated in Nottingham, Edinburgh and West Midlands, St Patrick’s Day Services on Luas, new DLR station plans...

Tram vehicle plays vital role at event showcasing decarbonisation at the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre

Supertram introduces bodycams, West Midlands patronage bounces back, fare increase in Edinburgh, voice of Tyne & Wear Metro revealed...

An event in Manchester this week has highlighted the opportunities for light rail as part of the integrated transport networks of the future

Ticket machines operational on West Midlands Metro, NET closes its travel centre, tram track replacement in Manchester...

Managing the challenge posed by ‘grey assets’ has been put under the spotlight by light rail engineers during a recent best practice day or

In this week’s news from the light rail sector – Sheffield Supertram joins national safety initiative, West Midland Metro employees vote...