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The collective voice of light rail
in the UK and Ireland

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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.

UKTram is where the light rail sector comes together.

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Our Strategy

Our award-winning, bold strategy for the future of light rail in the UK recognises the need to develop sustainable, integrated transport solutions that attract investment, improve connectivity and deliver real environmental benefits.

What UKTram does:

News from across the sector

Every week, UKTram showcases the latest in light rail, including  member news and achievements and the people and projects shaping the industry.

Get On Board

Becoming a member provides a host of benefits, including access to additional documents covering the latest technical and operational guidance and information for industry partners looking to promote light rail expansion in the UK.
 

You can also learn how to join our advisory groups and contribute to shaping the future of light rail.

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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