UKTram’s Centre of Excellence has been named Team of the Year at the 2024 Global Light Rail Awards. The team of light rail experts has been recognised for their role in removing barriers to the future expansion of the sector.
The Centre of Excellence has delivered a host of projects to support proposals for new tramways and similar transit systems. These have included the publication of a route map and a pre route map for potential tramway owners or sponsors that sets out the process they need to follow when considering either new systems or extensions to existing networks.
James Hammett, UKTram Managing Director, said: “The passion and commitment of the Centre of Excellence team really shines through, and many members give up their own time to help support the sector. They are certainly worthy winners of this prestigious award, and to see their efforts recognised by colleagues from across the sector reflects the contribution the Centre of Excellence is making to the future of light rail.”
The team regularly meet, with support from the wider UKTram team, to identify processes that can be amended or improved to generate cost savings or simplify the planning system.