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Isle of Man Transport Win Another Award!

Saturday evening saw the Heritage Railway Association (HRA) awards ceremony in London, where Douglas Bay Horse Tram was announced as the winner for Outstanding Visitor Experience in the Small Groups category. This will be the fourth award in 2019 for Isle of Man Transport who early this year collected a trio of wins for the Manx Electric Railway. Including […]

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Light Rail review signals step change – UKTram

Plans by the Government to carry out a full review on the potential for new light rail schemes could herald a step change for public transport across the country. UK Tram, which represents the light rail sector, welcomed the Government’s ‘Call for Evidence’ announced today (Thursday) as a landmark occasion and said new tramways and […]

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Funding Boost for Light Rail safety

£1.5 million government funding for an industry-wide safety body has been welcomed by the organisation representing the UK’s light rail sector. In response to a report into the 2016 derailing of a tram in Croydon – which claimed the lives of seven people – UK Tram has been leading efforts to establish a cross-sector organisation […]

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Appointments strengthen UKTram team

Three key appointments are set to strengthen UK Tram’s position as the driving force behind the promotion of light rail in the country. Craig O’Brien, Steve Duckering and Jamie Swift bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the organisation, which represents an increasingly important transport sector. James Hammett, Managing Director of UK Tram, explained: […]

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UKTram Job Vacancies

Are you passionate about Light Rail? Would you like to work for a growing award winning company based in Birmingham City Centre with the ability to work from home or remotely? THE COMPANY UKTram are the single voice for the Light Rail sector, bringing together all organisations with an interest in the future development of […]

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New Website For UK Tram

UK Tram is strengthening its position as the leading voice of the nation’s light rail sector with the launch of a new website today (Tuesday, November 27).

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Tram Success Provides Blueprint for the Future

Successful tram systems in key UK cities should provide a blueprint for other urban areas looking to combat congestion, says the leader of the country’s light rail sector.

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UK Tram Summit

With talks and presentations on some of the key topics in the Light Rail industry at the moment, this is one day not to be missed!

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Tram Popularity Still on the Rise

Tram networks are continuing to make a major congestion-busting contribution to key cities across the country.

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