Category Archives: UKTram

Taking place between 25th and 27th March 2025, the UTIP Joint Bus and Light Rail Committee met in Turin, Italy as they explored integrated solutions for the future of public transport. UKTram were represented at the meeting by Phillip Terry, … Continue reading →

Steve Edwards, UKTram Chair, has recently joined key industry voices for a light rail roundtable hosted by Rail Forum. This is just the start of a collaborative partnership between the two organisations which will be formally launched in May. The … Continue reading →

The last week of March saw the Light Rail Operators Committee (LROC) from UKTram meet in Sheffield where they saw details of an overspeed control system which is being tested in the UK whilst they also discussed operational priorities for … Continue reading →

The recent Mainspring European Light Rail Congress in Malaga heard from UKTram about their ambitious proposals to bridge a growing skills gap in the UK light rail sector by highlighting the rewarding career options offered by tramways.

James Hammett, UKTram Managing Director, has praised the vision on show at the recent Interchange 25 event in Manchester which gave an insight into the ability of intelligent transport system infrastructure to benefit society, the economy, and the environment.

UK Tram’s Light Rail Engineering Group recently met in Birmingham for their first meeting of 2025 alongside a best practice day where they discussed the challenge posed by “grey assets”. These are assets may not be subject to clear ownership … Continue reading →

UKTram, who represent light rail in the UK, have been announced as a key supporter of a major transport infrastructure event taking place in Manchester at the start of March 2025. Interchange 25 is the only large-scale event of its … Continue reading →

The limited number of volunteers available in the heritage tramway and railway sector has been a recurring theme in recent years. A bid to allow young people (under 16) to work as volunteers in the sector is now being backed … Continue reading →

The annual UKTram Light Rail Summit will once again be taking place in Birmingham this year with the organisation announcing the date as 25th September.

The Managing Director of UK Tram, the organisation that represents tram and light rail operators across the country, has outlined their key priorities for 2025 in a new year message. James Hammett says they aim to drive sector growth and … Continue reading →

Members of the UKTram Operators Group (LROG) have been updated on a new Department for Transport (DfT) backed campaign which aims to raise awareness of the issue of rough sleepers in city’s across the country.

Nicola Small and Steve Mabey have been elected as non-executive directors of UKTram as the organisation looks to further enhance their position as a driving force behind the growth in light rail. They were appointed at UKTram’s recent annual general … Continue reading →

The latest workshop of the UKTram Engineering Group has looked at how ever-evolving technology has implications for the replacement of obsolete control centre equipment. The impact on cybersecurity during this infrequent but necessary process was also the subject of discussion.

The role light rail in the UK is playing in delivering sustainable, carbon-neutral transport for the future has been highlighted by UKTram at a recent seminar organised by the Permanent Way Institution (PWI) in Nottingham.

A series of high-profile international events have helped to raise the profile of tramways and similar transit systems in the UK. Its also shown how the country’s light rail sector is contributing to initiatives aimed at driving innovation and enhancing … Continue reading →

UKTram has recently enjoyed their first meeting with the newly appointed Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood MP, and following this are now looking forward to helping shape the government’s ambitions for the integrated transport networks for the future.

A recent meeting of the UKTram Centre of Excellence has heard about the latest research being conducted by the University of Huddersfield to Support Sustainable Mobility. Professor Adam Bevan attended the meeting and highlighted the work being done at the … Continue reading →

A well-attended meeting of light rail engineers has helped to showcase a range of innovative products designed to enhance asset management and safety. Timed to coincide with the Light Rail Summit in Birmingham, the latest meeting of the UKTram Engineering … Continue reading →

UKTram’s Centre of Excellence has been named Team of the Year at the 2024 Global Light Rail Awards. The team of light rail experts has been recognised for their role in removing barriers to the future expansion of the sector.