James Hammett, UKTram Managing Director, gave a presentation on how the light rail sector can contribute to wider conversations on digital asset management and integrated transport at the recent Public Transport Asset Management UK 2026 event.
His presentation – titled “Scaling Digital Asset Management Across Multi-Modal Networks – A Light Railway and Tramway Perspective” – explored the opportunities and challenges of scaling digital asset management across transport networks, including the importance of data standardisation and moving beyond individual asset management towards a more integrated, system-wide approach.
He also highlighted the unique role that tramways play at the intersection of highways, railways, utilities and urban transport, making them well placed to support the development of smarter asset management strategies.
James Hammett commented: “The conference reinforced that the future of asset management is just as much about connecting organisations as it is about adopting new technology. Light rail has an important role to play in that conversation. Tramways already operate at the interface between multiple transport modes and infrastructure systems, giving the sector valuable experience that can support wider discussions around integrated asset management and digital transformation.”