Category Archives: UKTram

The latest meeting of UKTram’s Light Rail Engineers Group (LREG) took place in Edinburgh over 21st and 22nd May 2026 where updates were shared, operational challenges were discussed and best practice was exchanged between members.

James Hammett, UKTram Managing Director, recently attended the Rail Forum Parliamentary Reception at the House of Commons. Although much of the event was dedicated on the future of Great British Railways, the opportunity was taken for UKTram to strengthen their … Continue reading →

Mixed-Use Railway (MUR) is a cross-industry initiative which aims to promote a more integrated and flexible approach to rail development with members from across the rail and light rail sectors. As part of the initiative they have recently launched a … Continue reading →

Representatives from the industry body UKTram have recently been involved in two major industry events where they helped to highlight the growing role of light rail as part of an integrated transport network. The events provided valuable opportunities to engage … Continue reading →

The UKTram team recently met up for a two day session at their headquarters in Birmingham to start work on the next phase of their strategy, which is set to have a renewed focus on strengthening member value and supporting … Continue reading →

Telent – a specialist in the design, build, support and management of digital infrastructure – have become the latest company to become members of UKTram. The decision to become a member comes as they start to expand its work in … Continue reading →

Taking place on 13th and 14th May at the NEC Birmingham, UK Rail 2026 is a major industry gathering bringing together leaders from across rail projects, operators, suppliers and innovators. UKTram is a strategic partner of the event and will … Continue reading →

The latest meeting of the UKTram Heritage Tramways Committee saw recent updates shared and opportunities explored to strengthen engagement with visitors.

The Light Rail Operators Committee (LROC) at UKTram have named their new leadership after Steve Mabey announced his intention to step down from the Chair role. Graham Fitzgerald from Transdev Ireland will be the new Chair with Trevor Stocker (current … Continue reading →

Representatives from UKTram have recently visited Voestalpine Turnout Technology UK Ltd in Harworth where they have gained insight into the latest developments in switch and crossing (S&C) technology and quality assurance processes.

The end of March and start of April 2026 saw UKTram support the delivery of the first Light Rail and Tramway Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) training course in Crewe. The three day course gave hands-on training combined with theoretical learning, … Continue reading →

There is no doubt that there is a lot of discussion continuing to take place around the UK and Ireland over the future of light rail, with the latest happening in Dublin where professionals from the sector got together to … Continue reading →

RailEl (formerly the Permanent Way Institution) will be hosting a seminar on 14th May 2026 at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds which will be discussing the future of urban transport. UKTram will be one of the organisations attending the … Continue reading →

An online Trade and Trams session took place on 31st March for UKTram Light Rail Engineering Group (LREG) members where they got together to explore innovation and technical practice across the light rail sector.

UKTram have confirmed that they will once again sponsor the Global Light Rail Awards for 2026 as they continue their commitment to recognising excellence across the light rail sector.

UKTram’s Light Rail Operators Committee (LROC) have met again, this time in Edinburgh where the city’s tram network hosted representatives from across the UK. Once again it offered a valuable opportunity for operators to engage in open discussion and share … Continue reading →

The UKTram Heritage Tramway Committee has reached a major milestone following the news that it now has representatives from every single heritage tramway in the UK.

The European Rail Congress 2026 took place in Tenerife on 11th and 12th March bringing together key people from across the sector to exchange updates and developments.