Nottingham Express Transit Tram Technical Manager, Laura Bartram, has been recognised as a rising star in the European transport sector after winning an award at the European Mobility Exhibition in Paris.
Laura won the Best Young Talent Award at the award ceremony which brings together thousand of transport professionals from across the continent.
Laura joined the NET team in 2019 having previously served in the Army as an aircraft technician for six years. She is now responsible for managing a multi million pound contract with Alstom and since starting at NET has completed a HNC and a HND in Engineering and is now studying for an Honours Degree in Electrical Engineering at Sheffield University.
Laura said: “I was delighted to be invited to this high-profile event that brings together experts from across Europe to discuss the latest innovations for urban, interurban and regional transport, as well as green modes of travel. To hear that I would also be receiving an award was a huge surprise, and I would like to thank NET for nominating me for the accolade, and for supporting my career development. I hope this inspires other young women to see Engineering as a viable career path in what is traditionally a male dominated profession.”
As part of her role, Laura has taken the lead of managing a project to design and install the very latest safety systems on Nottingham’s trams with any interruptions in service. The project was delivered on time and within budget.
Neil Cundy, NET Head of Engineering, said: ““In addition to managing this complex project to the very highest standards, Laura is also very active within the tram community, attending various cross-industry working groups, and has also represented NET at a major Women in Rail conference. A highly regarded and valued member of our own team, she really is a rising star of the light rail sector!”