North Star Consultancy – a specialist transport operations and maintenance company – are the latest organisation to become a member at UKTram. They provide operations and maintenance consultancy services to transport organisations across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Africa and the Asia Pacific region.
The company was formed 19 years ago and today its international team includes more than 80 transport specialsts and has supported over 250 projects across 20 countries. They work across the project lifecycle, from business cases and early design through to procurement, mobilisation, operational readiness, performance improvement and ongoing service delivery.
North Star has extensive light rail experience, providing operational and technical support across planning, procurement and delivery. Its work has included Manchester Metrolink, Nottingham Express Transit and London Trams in the UK, as well as projects across Europe, the Middle East, North America and Australasia.
Amy Woodward, Business Development Manager at North Star Consultancy, said: “North Star is delighted to be a member of UKTram. We are keen to learn of best practice and initiatives developed within the group and share our international experience and expertise with teams and affiliated organisations.”
James Hammett, UKTram Managing Director, said: “It’s fantastic to welcome North Star Consultancy to UKTram. Their experience across light rail systems in the UK and internationally will add another valuable perspective to our membership, and we look forward to involving the team in our working groups and wider activities.”