The collective voice of light rail
in the UK and Ireland
Trusted by organisations across light rail and transport
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 £4.5 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
£4.5m+
Added value delivered to the sector every year
20+
Years championing and supporting light rail
100+
Organisations connected through membership
170+
Years combined expertise and experience
What UKTram does:
Collaboration
Bringing together expertise from across light rail, rail and wider transport.
Knowledge Sharing
Guidance, best practice and technical insight shaped by industry experts.
Project Support
Helping organisations develop light rail, very light rail, tram-train and multi-modal schemes.
Events & Networking
Connecting the sector through conferences, workshops and specialist groups.
Suppliers and Innovators
New to light rail?
Have a product, service or idea that could benefit the light rail sector?
Light rail offers opportunities for businesses with expertise in many different industries, including those that haven't worked in transport before.
Explore how the sector operates, learn about the challenges facing networks and discover how your organisation could get involved.
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.
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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