UKTram partners with Rail Forum for ‘Focus on Light Rail’ industry event

UKTram is proud to be working with the Rail Forum on the newly announced Focus on Light Rail event, as part of the closer working relationship established under the Memorandum of Understanding signed in May 2025.

Taking place this November, the event aims to provide rail supply chain organisations with a clear overview of the UK’s evolving light rail landscape, highlighting current systems, new developments, and the pipeline of opportunities for track, vehicle and infrastructure innovation.

The UK is currently home to 11 light rail systems, with West Yorkshire set to become the next area to benefit from a modern urban network.

These systems provide more sustainable city-based transportation, while also offering a valuable testbed for collaborative innovation, often driven by the unique layouts and demands of each local area.

The Focus on Light Rail event features a fantastic speaker line-up across three sessions, including:

• Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire

• James Hammett, Managing Director, UKTram

• Rob Leech, Strategic Technical Advisor, West Yorkshire Combined Authority

• Mark Davis, General Manager, London Trams

• Andrew Gazzard, Transport for Wales

• Simon Coulthard, Network Rail

• James McCaffery, UK Head of Programmes, Stadler

• Carl Williams, Light Rail Safety and Standards Board

• A speaker from Keolis (TBC)
  

Attendees can expect sector insights, strategic updates and supply chain engagement opportunities, with a roll-call session inviting members to share their light rail capabilities in just 20 seconds.

“Events like this reflect the shared commitment between UKTram and Rail Forum to open up opportunities and further align our efforts to deliver better outcomes for our sector and passengers alike.” said James Hammett, UKTram Managing Director.

For full details and booking information, visit the website.