The shortlist for the 2026 Global Light Rail Awards has been revealed, recognising the people, projects and organisations making an impact across the international light rail sector – with UKTram among those shortlisted.

The story of the modern British tramcar will take centre stage at the National Tramway Museum next month, as transport expert David Leeder delivers the Annual Geoffrey Claydon Memorial Lecture. Taking place on Friday, 11th September, The Modern British Tramcar Journey – From revival to revolution will explore the return and development of modern tram and light rail systems following a 50-year gap in new systems across Britain.

As part of the ongoing work to develop a closer working relationship between Nexus Tyne & Wear Metro and Network Rail Operations & Maintenance, Nexus have become the first organisation to implement a joint ‘Operational Interface Management Methodology’ (OIMM) document with Network Rail.

UKTram welcomes Railway Assurance as its newest member, bringing additional systems engineering and safety assurance expertise to our expanding community. Established in 2008, Railway Assurance is a specialist provider of systems engineering, safety assurance and interoperability services across the rail and light rail sectors.

UKTram member Colas Rail UK is celebrating a significant milestone as the Midland Metro Alliance (MMA) marks its 10th anniversary, recognising a decade of work to rejuvenate and expand the West Midlands Metro network.

Manx Heritage Transport Festival celebrates the people keeping transport history alive The Isle of Man's transport heritage received significant attention this summer, highlighted by a successful Manx Heritage Transport Festival and a month of celebrations across the Island's historic networks.

After four weeks of bringing independent cinema to one of Britain’s most unique railway journeys, Shuttle Shorts is approaching its final stop. The innovative digital film festival, created by Friendly Neighbourhood Cinema and supported by our staff, has invited passengers on the Stourbridge Shuttle to enjoy a collection of short films specially selected to fit the journey between Stourbridge Junction and Stourbridge Town.

UKTram member Octavius has launched a new website designed to showcase the role transport infrastructure plays in connecting communities, supporting growth and creating positive social and environmental outcomes.

This August marks a significant milestone for one of the world's most distinctive tramways, as the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway celebrates its 150th anniversary. Operating along Douglas Promenade since 1876, the horse-drawn tramway remains an endearing symbol of the Isle of Man's transport heritage and one of only a handful of horse tramways still operating anywhere in the world.

UKTram is delighted to welcome Pro Rail Services as the latest organisation to join the association. Founded 14 years ago, Pro Rail Services is a family-owned and operated specialist infrastructure contractor delivering permanent way, civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, specialist surveying, drainage, infrastructure monitoring, on-track plant (OTP), rail plant hire and rail support services across the UK and Ireland.

UKTram is proud to be supporting the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association by sponsoring an ambitious charity cycling challenge from Land's End to John o' Groats. Claire O'Kane and her partner, Matt Price, will cycle almost 900 miles in just five days, averaging around 180 miles a day as they take on one of the UK's most demanding endurance rides to raise funds for the charity.

UKTram is encouraging members to contribute to the Government's Mass Transit Taskforce Call for Evidence, helping shape the future of mass transit delivery across the UK. The newly established Taskforce has been created to examine how mass transit schemes can be planned, funded and delivered more effectively, while exploring the economic, social and environmental benefits they bring to towns and cities.