Category Archives: UKTram

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.

Taking place on 19th September in Birmingham and organised by UKTram, the annual Light Rail Summit will again attract leaders from across the sector for day of debate and networking. The line-up of high-profile speakers has also just been announced … Continue reading →

UKTram – the body who represent the UK tram and light sector – have said that the change of government will represent a golden opportunity for the sector to refocus on its immediate challenges ahead of longer-term goals. The new … Continue reading →

A project which will develop specialised training for overhead line engineers in light rail is taking shape with UKTram urging operators to play a role in developing future courses.

This year’s Light Rail Summit – organised by UKTram and being held in Birmingham on 19th September – will focus on safety and security on UK light rail networks it has been announced.

The most recent meeting of the UKTram Owners and Operators Group was in Nottingham where members were given a tour of the tram depot at Wilkinson Street. This allowed members to get an in-depth insight into challenges faced by the … Continue reading →

A recent meeting of the UKTram Operations Group looked at the tools that operators can use to further develop their “Just Culture” as representatives from tramways (including heritage) across the British Isles met in Manchester.

UKTram’s Managing Director has urged male colleagues to think how they can contribute to making the sector an even more inclusive place to work. James Hammett recently attended a Women in Transport event which focused on ways men can support … Continue reading →