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.

UKTram submitted a comprehensive response to the call for evidence, drawing on expertise from its team, members, partners and Functional Groups. The submission highlighted opportunities to create a consistent approach to mass transit delivery, retain skills and expertise between projects, and address challenges earlier in developing new schemes.

With less than a week to go, final preparations are underway for the UKTram and LRSSB 2026 Summit, as the light rail sector prepares to meet in Birmingham for a packed day of insight and networking. Taking place on Wednesday, September 16th at IET Birmingham: Austin Court, this year’s sold-out Summit will explore the theme Smarter Systems, Stronger Networks, with speakers from across light rail, transport, academia, safety and innovation.

Tram drivers from London Trams and Edinburgh Trams will represent the UK at the 12th European Tramdriver Championship, which takes place in Warsaw later this month. The championship will be held on Saturday, September 19th, with 26 teams from cities across Europe and beyond competing on the newly modernised Marszałkowska Street, in front of Warsaw’s Palace of Culture and Scienc

UKTram is pleased to welcome AtkinsRéalis as its latest member, adding extensive engineering, project delivery and systems integration expertise to the growing UKTram community. AtkinsRéalis works across the full lifecycle of light rail projects, supporting clients from early-stage planning and business case development through design, construction, commissioning, operations and long-term maintenance.

In the UK and Ireland tram and light rail round-up this week: proposed routes and station locations are unveiled for the Metro extension to Washington, Nottingham completes its latest track renewal project and KeolisAmey Luas begins operating Dublin network. Operators place communities at the forefront of their work through a new Edinburgh charity partnership, passenger storytelling campaigns and support for Manchester Pride. Plus, Glasgow Subway prepares to celebrate 130 yea

UKTram has submitted its response to the Mass Transit Taskforce's call for evidence, setting out a series of recommendations aimed at helping the UK deliver mass transit schemes more efficiently and sustainably.

Ten new apprentices have started their careers with UKTram member Nexus, beginning a four-year Engineering Maintenance Technician apprenticeship. The new cohort was selected from more than 500 applicants and will develop the practical skills needed to maintain key infrastructure across the network, including ticketing equipment, lifts and escalators, CCTV, fire alarms and station lighting.