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The collective voice of light rail
in the UK and Ireland

Trusted by organisations across light rail and transport

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Connecting expertise, sharing knowledge and delivering more than £4 million of added value to the light rail sector every year.

UKTram is the collective voice of light rail, bringing together expertise from across transport to help shape the future of the sector.

We work with organisations across light rail, rail and wider transport to share knowledge, provide specialist insight and encourage collaboration. Through our members, committees, events and technical expertise, UKTram contributes more than £4 million of added value to the sector every year.

If you're developing a new scheme, supplying the industry or looking to become part of a growing and influential sector, UKTram offers access to specialist expertise, connections and a trusted network of decision-makers.

Join the organisations helping shape the future of light rail in the UK and Ireland

​Expertise
Connections

Influence.

Everything UKTram does is built around sharing knowledge, supporting innovation and helping light rail thrive.

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What UKTram does:

This week in Light Rail

Weekly news, member stories and updates from across the UK and Ireland.

Join the organisations shaping the future of light rail

UKTram members gain access to specialist expertise, influential networks and opportunities to collaborate across light rail, rail and wider transport.

 

Whether you're an operator, supplier, consultant or transport authority, membership connects you to the people and ideas driving the sector forward

Light Rapid Transit Systems

Light rail plays a vital role in supporting sustainable growth, improving connectivity and shaping places across the UK and Ireland.

The 11 Light Rail systems across Great Britain exemplify modern urban mobility. Rail-based vehicles integrate into city streets alongside pedestrians and road traffic, fundamentally advancing public transportation efficiency and urban connectivity.

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Heritage Tramways

The 12 Heritage systems in the British Isles highlight the historical significance of our heritage tramways, they are pivotal in enriching our understanding of transport history and sustaining tourism within our regions.

Very Light Rail

The UK’s first award-winning very light rail system, established in 2009, connects Stourbridge Town Centre and Stourbridge Junction Railway Station.

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Personal Rapid Transit 

The world-first Heathrow pod is the personal rapid transit (PRT) system linking Terminal 5 with the T5 business car park. The pods are battery-powered, driverless vehicles.

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