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Nominate a rising star of the sector
The search is on to find the 2020 Rail Professional of the Year and UK Tram members are being urged to nominate the rising stars of the...
Jan 17, 20201 min read


Chair shares his views on future of the sector
The Chair of UK Tram has stressed the critical need for a UK-wide light rail strategy and a clear narrative around what it can deliver....
Jan 16, 20201 min read


Go Ahead for The Development of National Occupational Standards for Tram Drivers
UKTram are leading on a UK wide National Occupational Standards (NOS) project, to review the existing Tram Driver NOS, which were last...
Jan 9, 20202 min read


Have your say on future conferences
Professionals from across the sector are being offered the opportunity to help build on the success of a high-profile light rail event....
Jan 8, 20201 min read


Extension opening demonstrates light rail innovation
The opening of an extension to the successful West Midlands Metro network today (December 11) demonstrates how the light rail sector is...
Dec 11, 20191 min read


Birmingham city centre tram extension opens to passengers ahead of schedule
Two more Birmingham city centre tram stops have today been opened to passengers offering direct services to Christmas markets,...
Dec 11, 20193 min read


NET gains major customer service boost
Nottingham’s tram network has scored highly in a survey measuring customer satisfaction. A benchmarking report from the highly respected...
Dec 3, 20192 min read


All Aboard for the Santa Tram Express
Children and parents who have been supported by Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity received an early Christmas present from Edinburgh...
Dec 3, 20192 min read


Benchmarking in the spotlight
The benefits of business benchmarking have been put in the spotlight at a meeting of marketing and customer service professionals from...
Nov 26, 20191 min read


Metro teams release safety video to mark Road Safety Week
A series of safety videos are being released by West Midlands Metro and Midland Metro Alliance as testing and commissioning intensifies...
Nov 19, 20193 min read


Put your first foot forward with free tram travel this Hogmanay
For a fourth year Edinburgh Trams will be providing free Hogmanay travel between West End and Edinburgh Airport waiving the need for...
Nov 14, 20191 min read


Jasper Carrott unveils tram named in his honour
Brummie comedy legend Jasper Carrott has today unveiled a tram named in his honour in a special ceremony. It was the first time he had...
Nov 14, 20192 min read
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