Category Archives: UKTram

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board have been awarded a package of £3.3 million from the Department of Transport which will enable them to continue with their vital safety work over the next three years. A number of projects … Continue reading →

Ian Hale, Infrastructure Manager at London Trams, has been elected as the new Chair for the UK Tram Light Rail Engineering Group (LREG) at their latest meeting. He replaces outgoing Chair Ian Middlemiss from Transport for Greater Manchester.

The UKTram Heritage Group now has a new Chairman with Geoffrey Claydon retiring from the role having been in position since the group’s inception. Mr Claydon has been a tireless campaigner for tram preservation and his work for the group … Continue reading →

Light rail systems from across the UK are seeing increased passenger numbers as the country continues to emerge from the peak of the Coronavirus pandemic but UK Tram are now reporting new challenges for operators, including the rising energy costs.

In the wake of the tragic accident at Sandilands, the light rail industry started to look at ways of boosting safety with one pioneering project using biometric technology. FOCUS+, the result of a partnership driven by UKTram and Edinburgh Trams, … Continue reading →

UKTram – the industry body representing tram and light rail networks in the UK – are optimistic that 2022 will be a positive year for the sector with government funding for new and existing systems alongside the publication of what … Continue reading →

Over the years it has often been said that the Department for Transport haven’t been engaging with tram and light rail operators but all that looks set to change after a senior civil servant from the DfT attended a meeting … Continue reading →

Steve Mabey – who has worked at Manchester Metrolink for 10 years – has been appointed as the new chair of the UKTram Operations Group, following in the footsteps of his father Mike who retired in October. This influential sector … Continue reading →

After the success of the Light Rail Summit which took place in Edinburgh during September and organised by UKTram and the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board it has been confirmed that another event will take place in 2022 – … Continue reading →

“A Light Rail Strategy for the UK” – a new draft strategy promoting the benefits of light rail – was one of the highlights of the Light Rail Summit held in Edinburgh during September with it set to be presented … Continue reading →

A new and innovative tool for forecasting demand for public transport stops and stations could be set to revolutionise the way new tram and light rail systems are developed in the future according to the UK Tram Centre of Excellence.

UK Tram – the representative body of tram and light rail systems in the UK – and the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board are getting together to organise a high-profile Light Rail Summit in Edinburgh this September. This will … Continue reading →

Starting in July, UKTram is to give a boost to training for tram drivers by working with colleagues across the sector to develop a new set of standards for driver trainers. This new initiative – which is part of a … Continue reading →

UKTram – the industry body with representatives from across the UK tram and light rail sector – have called for fresh investment to be made to light rail post-pandemic to help boost economic recovery as Covid-19 restrictions continue to be … Continue reading →

A project which is looking to further drive professionalism across the light rail sector has reached a major milestone with the publication of new National Occupational Standards (NOS) for roles in tram and tramway engineering. These are now available for … Continue reading →

UKTram – who bring together all UK tram and light rail systems to give a “single voice” when dealing with governments and statutory bodies – have pledged to continue working in partnership with the UK and Scottish Governments to secure … Continue reading →