UKTram is pleased to announce a new mutual membership agreement with the Permanent Way Institution (PWI), further strengthening collaboration between the UK’s light rail sector and one of the rail industry’s most respected professional bodies. 

In this week’s light rail news round-up: the return of historic trams for Blackpool’s Lightpool festival, a first look at the new DLR trains and Edinburgh Trams’ record-breaking August. Updates also include Bee Network improvements, market engagement events for Dublin’s MetroLink and the reveal of the Global Light Rail Awards shortlist.

The shortlist for the Global Light Rail Awards 2025 has been announced, recognising innovation, dedication and the many achievements driving the sector forward.

This week’s light rail new round-up features student travel deals in Nottingham, safety campaigns and zoo-themed wraps in Blackpool, funding for active travel in Greater Manchester and expansion plans for Metrolink. TfL launches new campaign to encourage headphone use, West Midlands Metro upgrades careers portal and Cardiff Crossrail publishes consultation report. Read on for heritage tramway updates, the return of a restored steam tram in Telford.

Crich Tramway Village, home of The National Tramway Museum in Derbyshire, is seeking new homes for two trams currently in its collection. Following a collections review, the Museum has taken the decision to relinquish ownership of the vehicles, with the aim of giving them the opportunity to be preserved and appreciated elsewhere.

Few people can claim to have shaped the UK’s modern light rail sector quite like Colin Robey. Over an extraordinary 60-year career, his influence has stretched from major infrastructure projec Few people can claim to have shaped the UK’s modern light rail sector quite like Colin Robey. Over an extraordinary 60-year career, his influence has stretched from major infrastructure projects to shaping industry policy, mentoring future leaders and encouraging collaboratio

This week’s light rail news includes the 45th anniversary of the Tyne and Wear Metro, a recycling milestone for the retiring fleet and policing successes in reducing anti-social behaviour. Also featured are a new safety appointment at LRSSB, the 130th anniversary of the Snaefell Mountain Tramway and summer success for Blackpool Tramway. Plus, details of an upcoming talk from transport expert Christian Wolmar, Edinburgh Trams consultation launch and a final call to enter Shutt

UKTram is proud to sponsor the Women in Transport North West Hub's 20th Anniversary Celebration, taking place on 10 September 2025, at the Castlefield Viaduct in Manchester.

UKTram are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Stakeholder & Innovation Manager to join our business team on a two-year fixed-term contract.

Organised by UKTram in partnership with the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB), the annual Light Rail Summit is set to return on 25 September 2025 at IET Birmingham: Austin Court, bringing together sector leaders for a packed day of discussion, knowledge-sharing and networking.

This week’s light rail news includes enhanced tram services for Blackpool’s Airshow, all-night travel options for Oasis fans in Edinburgh, progress on Birmingham’s Eastside extension and ticketing upgrades from Nexus. Plus, TfGM's £1s..6bn procurement drive, Yorkshire Day celebrations with Supertram, feedback requested for DLR extension and Great North Run wristbands for passenger.

UKTram is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with Women in Transport for a third consecutive year, reaffirming our shared commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion across the light rail sector.

This week’s light rail news includes return of the Pride 'Trambow' from Nottingham Express Transit, a fond farewell tribute to Ozzy Osbourne from the West Midlands Metro, summer service changes across Luas, Supertram and NET, and a major contract win for Yellow Rail in Croydon. Plus, a community-led mural lights up Wallsend, a new academic partnership boosts West Yorkshire’s Mass Transit plans, and heritage networks celebrate key milestones at Crich, Beamish and Seaton

Due to an increased workload in the Projects and Renewals team, an excellent opportunity has become available to permanently join the team in an exciting role to assist in managing and coordinating works around Edinburgh Trams infrastructure in various stages, from concept through design to on-site works.

The latest Owners and Authorities Group meeting took place on 15 July 2025 and marked the first session under the new leadership of Chair Chris Hopkinson and Vice-Chair Stuart Lowrie. 

This week’s news from the light rail sector includes a new long-term partnership for South Yorkshire Supertram, clean air gains from Greater Manchester’s Bee Network and a spotlight on Coventry’s VLR project. Plus, Luas staff safety messages, all-night trams in Edinburgh, major conference moments, new digital ticketing tech and heritage celebrations.

UKTram is proud to be working with the Rail Forum on the newly announced Focus on Light Rail event, as part of the closer working relationship established under the Memorandum of Understanding signed in May 2025.

UKTram was proud to represent the light rail sector at the Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) annual stakeholder event, A Year in Rail and the Track Ahead, held on 17th July 2025 at The Memoir Club, London.

UKTram is proud to confirm its attendance, exhibition, and sponsorship of this year’s UK Light Rail Conference, taking place in Leeds on 22–23 July 2025 at the University of Leeds.

This week’s round-up includes service updates from Blackpool and the DLR, major track renewals in Manchester and campaigns from Nottingham Express Transit and Luas. Supertram gears up for Yorkshire Day celebrations, while West Midlands Metro unveils its latest art trail installation. Plus, new partnerships and sector collaboration take centre stage at UKTram.