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Minister named as summit’s keynote speaker

Thursday May 12, 2022

Transport Minister Baroness Vere has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at a high-profile event in September that’s set to attract professionals from across the light rail sector.

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Customer service professional joins UKTram Board

Thursday May 5, 2022

An experienced light rail customer services professional has been confirmed as a Non-executive Director of the sector’s representative organisation.

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Heritage tramways plan for post-covid summer season

Friday April 22, 2022

The recent lifting of remaining Covid restrictions, combined with the continued popularity of ‘staycation’ holidays, looks set to provide a welcome boost for heritage tramways this summer.

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Opportunities for light rail highlighted in the trade media

Thursday April 14, 2022

The prospect of a landmark year for the light rail sector has been highlighted by a leading transport magazine.

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Recruitment initiatives highlighted by light rail HR professionals

Friday April 8, 2022

Light rail networks from across the UK have reported on the measures they’re taking to attract new staff as the country emerges from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Further funding boost for light rail systems

Tuesday April 5, 2022

Confirmation of a further £37 million in support for tram networks in Manchester, Nottingham, Sheffield, the North East and the West Midlands has been welcomed by the light rail sector.

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Weather challenges tackled by UKTram working group

Friday April 1, 2022

The impact of adverse weather conditions on tram networks, and some effective measures to mitigate against them, have been put under the spotlight during a recent meeting of UKTram’s Operations Group.

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Group welcomes patronage research

An ambitious research project aimed at boosting light rail patronage following the coronavirus pandemic has won the backing of marketing and customer services professionals from across the sector.

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Dialogue with the DfT highlighted during meeting

Friday February 4, 2022

Senior figures from across the light rail sector have heard how UKTram is continuing to work closely with the Department for Transport on the sector’s post-pandemic recovery.

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