Category Archives: UKTram

Authorities Group, and this group has recently announced a new Chair and Vice Chair as it continues to drive forward key priorities and collaboration across the sector.

UKTram – the body that represents tram and light rail systems across the British Isles – have a number of groups made up of representatives from various systems who regularly meet to share best practice and other updates. One of … Continue reading →

UKTram have reiterated their support for an important national initiative which is aimed at helping those sleeping rough. Following previous discussions during a UKTram Light Rail Operators Committee meeting they are now encouraging their members to provide support where they … Continue reading →

Senior leaders from across the tram and light rail sector have recently met at the latest UKTram Executive Group where they discussed the latest insight, reviewed progress and explored collaborative responses to challenges and opportunities.

UKTram and Rail Forum have joined forces to create a new strategic partnership with it is said will be an exciting step in strengthening ties between the light and heavy rail sectors whilst supporting collaboration across the wider UK transport … Continue reading →

UKTram have announced that Dan Hill has been appointed as the organisation’s Knowledge Manager. As part of this new role Dan, who has been at UKTram since 2016, will be to create a dedicated reference library and Request for Information … Continue reading →

Taking place between 25th and 27th March 2025, the UTIP Joint Bus and Light Rail Committee met in Turin, Italy as they explored integrated solutions for the future of public transport. UKTram were represented at the meeting by Phillip Terry, … Continue reading →

Steve Edwards, UKTram Chair, has recently joined key industry voices for a light rail roundtable hosted by Rail Forum. This is just the start of a collaborative partnership between the two organisations which will be formally launched in May. The … Continue reading →

The last week of March saw the Light Rail Operators Committee (LROC) from UKTram meet in Sheffield where they saw details of an overspeed control system which is being tested in the UK whilst they also discussed operational priorities for … Continue reading →

The recent Mainspring European Light Rail Congress in Malaga heard from UKTram about their ambitious proposals to bridge a growing skills gap in the UK light rail sector by highlighting the rewarding career options offered by tramways.

James Hammett, UKTram Managing Director, has praised the vision on show at the recent Interchange 25 event in Manchester which gave an insight into the ability of intelligent transport system infrastructure to benefit society, the economy, and the environment.

UK Tram’s Light Rail Engineering Group recently met in Birmingham for their first meeting of 2025 alongside a best practice day where they discussed the challenge posed by “grey assets”. These are assets may not be subject to clear ownership … Continue reading →

UKTram, who represent light rail in the UK, have been announced as a key supporter of a major transport infrastructure event taking place in Manchester at the start of March 2025. Interchange 25 is the only large-scale event of its … Continue reading →

The limited number of volunteers available in the heritage tramway and railway sector has been a recurring theme in recent years. A bid to allow young people (under 16) to work as volunteers in the sector is now being backed … Continue reading →

The annual UKTram Light Rail Summit will once again be taking place in Birmingham this year with the organisation announcing the date as 25th September.

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 →