In the UK and Ireland tram and light rail news this week: Transport Infrastructure Ireland appoints Amey to a new Luas overhead line works framework, while Nexus prepares for a nine-day Metro closure to deliver major infrastructure renewals. The light rail Skills Hub reflects on a successful first year, and TfL offers a closer look at the role of a London Trams driver. Elsewhere, new artwork celebrates Supertram’s engineering community and Blackpool tram 012 receives a herita

The latest issue of Tram Talks, UKTram’s member-led magazine, is now available and shares insights, experiences and stories from across the light rail sector.

In today's weekly light rail news round-up: passengers are advised to prepare for major Metrolink improvement works, while strike action is expected to affect Nottingham’s tram network during Goose Fair. Free Wi-Fi is expanding across the Tyne and Wear Metro and UKTram colleagues have had a busy week contributing to sector events in Belfast, Berlin, Coventry and Poland. Heritage highlights include the return of Douglas Bay Horse Tramway’s Sunshade car 32 and the rediscovery o

After this month’s UKTram and LRSSB Summit, the UKTram team kept up the pace, staying busy with industry events across the UK and Europe throughout September.

Light rail operators from across the UK and Ireland shared experiences, emerging challenges and examples of innovation at the latest meeting of UKTram’s Light Rail Operations Committee. Held in Birmingham ahead of the UKTram and LRSSB Summit, the third LROC meeting of the year gave members an opportunity to hear about developments across different networks and explore areas where experience and ideas can be shared across the sector.

Engineering professionals from across the light rail sector shared technical knowledge, project experience and examples of innovation at the latest meeting of UKTram’s Light Rail Engineering Group (LREG).

Rail technology and engineering specialist Wabtec has joined UKTram, looking to build stronger connections across light rail.

In the UK and Ireland Tram and Light Rail News this week: Edinburgh Trams reports successful first eight months for speed-monitoring system; Free Bee Network tram travel launched for Greater Manchester school groups; Metro’s Famous Faces mural celebrates 30 years at Monument. Plus, West Midlands Metro seeks feedback on Buy Before You Board, strong public support recorded for Luas Cork proposals, Blackpool Transport shortlisted for three Global Light Rail Awards and Heaton Par

Light rail professionals recently completed the UK Light Rail Systems Overhead Line Training Course, designed to strengthen practical skills and knowledge in maintaining tramway overhead line equipment.

This week, light rail professionals from across the UK and Ireland came to Birmingham for the annual UKTram and Light Rail Safety & Standards Board (LRSSB) Summit. The eighth Summit, which took place at Austin Court in Birmingham on Wednesday, 16th September, focused on the theme Smarter Systems, Stronger Networks, with speakers looking at the opportunities driving the sector forward.

In the UK and Ireland tram and light rail round-up this week: NET opens recruitment for new light rail talent, KeolisAmey Metrolink managers meet passengers and new DLR trains return to service. The first Mass Transit Taskforce roundtable takes place in Cardiff, a Tyne and Wear Metro replica supports rail safety education, and West Midlands Metro prepares to deploy revenue officers. Plus, the latest LRSSB podcast explores pedestrian safety, while Heritage highlights include t

This week UKTram attended an international webinar in which the Turku Tramway in Finland and a new method of evaluating its environmental impact were discussed. From vote to tracks – the webinar on the development of Turku’s Tramway, was held online on 7th September and provided an insightful update on the project.