The annual Light Rail Summit returns to Birmingham on 25th September 2025, and this major event for sector leaders has now announced its agenda for a packed day of discussion knowledge-sharing and networking.
There will be an extensive line-up of expert speakers covering innovation, safety, customer experience, and sector collaboration. Organised jointly by UKTram and the LRSSB there will also be the chance to hear updates from both organisations.
Key highlights of the agenda include:
- UKTram Update from James Hammett, Managing Director
- Combined Smart Ticketing and Nexus Update – Andy Bairstow, Head of Business Change, Tyne and Wear
- Rough Sleeping on Public Transport – Saffron Gurden, Outreach Project
- Our Collaborative Plans – Elaine Clark, Rail Forum & UKTram
- Empowering the Next Generation of Light Rail – Sam Riley, Young Rail Professionals
- LUAS System Update – Dave Rooney, Operational Director, Transdev LUAS
- Climate Change adaptation for tram and light rail – Rachel Harcourt, Department for Transport
- LRSSB Strategy and Activity Updates – Carl Williams, Laura Reardon, Mark Ashmore and Craig O’Brien
The event is fully booked and the waiting list is also at capacity. The UKTram are currently contacting all registered attendees to see if any further tickets become available. As the event has proven to be popular they are also investigating options for a bigger venue in future years.