Category Archives: UKTram

Tributes paid to Geoffrey Claydon

Tributes have been paid across the tram and light rail sector to Geoffrey Claydon following his death at the age of 94. Geoffrey passed away on Monday 30th June after a short illness and had been a legal architect of … Continue reading

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UKTram Owners and Authorities Group welcome new Chair and Vice Chair

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.

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UKTram Light Rail Engineering Group meet in Sheffield

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

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Light Rail sector to continue support of rough sleepers

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

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UKTram Executive Group discuss latest progress in the sector

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.

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New strategic partnership for UKTram and Rail Forum

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

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UKTram appoint Dan Hill as Knowledge Manager

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

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More come out in support of major funding for light rail in England

Following last week’s announcement of an unprecedented £15.6 billion being made available to transport in Mayoral Combined Authority regions across England, with much of this set to be committed to light rail projects, more industry bodies have come out with … Continue reading

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UKTram joins global transport leaders at UTIP meeting in Turin

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

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Industry voices unite for light rail roundtable

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

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UKTram Light Rail Operators Committee meet in Sheffield

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

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UKTram highlight how they’re planning to recruit and retain next generation of light rail workers

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.

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UKTram praises vision on show at transport infrastructure event

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.

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Light Rail Engineers highlight grey areas as Asset Management

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

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UKTram support high-profile transport infrastructure event

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

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UKTram campaigns for change in law to allow young volunteers at heritage lines

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

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UKTram Light Rail Summit sets 2025 date and location

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.

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UKTram pledge continued commitment to members in 2025

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

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Tram operators urged to back campaign to support rough sleepers

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.

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UKTram make two new board appointments

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

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