Category Archives: UKTram

A series of best practice workshops organised by UKTram are set to take place in early 2023 which will explore ways to manage malfunctions of critical tramway infrastructure of equipment. The workshops will be led by the UKTram Operations Group … Continue reading →

UKTram – the industry body representing UK light rail – has recently set-up a new working group to help to coordinate efforts to mitigate the impact of rising costs in the sector. The working group will explore joint procurement options … Continue reading →

The UKTram board has been boosted by the election of two new directors during the organisation’s Annual General Meeting at the start of December. Sophie Allison, Interim Managing Director at West Midlands Metro, and Colin Robey, Chair of the UK … Continue reading →

The ongoing development of Very Light and Ultra Light Rail technology has the potential to transform connectivity in small and medium sized UK cities across according to experts from the sector. At a recent summit in Manchester, Colin Robey, from … Continue reading →

Members of the UKTram Engineering Group have welcomed a plan to develop a training package on overhead live equipment which is said to be “hugely beneficial”. The plan is aimed at raising levels of OLE competence across the country’s tram … Continue reading →

Earlier this year UK Tram published a new Light Rail Strategy document which looked at securing a sustainable future for light rail in the UK. And now that strategy is up for an award as it has been nominated in … Continue reading →

Phillip Terry has been appointed as Lead Engineer at UKTram to help drive a series of key initiatives with aim of boosting the growth of light rail across the country. Mr Terry has a wealth of engineering experience including two … Continue reading →

UKTram’s new Strategy for Light Rail has been welcomed by government ministers. The bold and ambitious strategy aims to secure a sustainable future for light rail in England, Scotland and Wales.

Light rail operators across the UK and Ireland are getting together to look at ways to tackle the increase in anti social behaviour seen across the countries since the lifting of Covid restrictions.

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.