3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (302+ words) Light Rail & Tram Systems Members of the Mixed-Use Railway (MUR) community met in Stourbridge this week to discuss the future direction of the initiative, alongside the launch of a new industry webpage hosted by UKTram. Held at the Bonded Warehouse…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (67+ words) With two weeks to go, anticipation is building for UK Rail 2026, taking place on the 13th and 14th May at the NEC Birmingham. As a strategic partner of the event, UKTram is supporting this major industry gathering, which brings together leaders from…...

4+ mon, 2+ day ago  (51+ words) The UK rail industry will come together at UK Rail on the 13th and 14th of May 2026, when the sector-wide event returns to NEC Birmingham. The two-day event will provide a national platform to bring together leaders from across rail projects, operators,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (52+ words) UKTram will participate in an industry seminar bringing together leading organisations from the rail and light rail sectors to discuss the future of urban transport. The event will take place at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds on 14 May 2026 and…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1336+ words) This week's UK and Ireland Tram and Light Rail Round-up: NET strengthens leadership with new appointment, next phase of Manchester Metrolink infrastructure investment set to begin and Blackpool Tramway introduces timetable changes to improve punctuality. Plus, Edinburgh Trams partners with…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago  (444+ words) Light Rail & Tram Systems At the Railway Engineering Institution (Rail EI) technical seminar in Leeds, UKTram Managing Director James Hammett provided an update on the expanding role of light rail in urban transport networks and regional connectivity. The seminar at…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (196+ words) Light Rail & Tram Systems The group has spent time visiting a range of light rail and heritage operations, including Edinburgh Trams, Glasgow Subway, Manchester Metrolink, Heaton Park Tramway, Beamish Museum, the National Tramway Museum at Crich, Sheffield and Sandtoft, before…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (243+ words) Light Rail & Tram Systems Supporting Railway Children through this year's event Following seven successful years as a free event, 2026 introduces a new approach to ticketing, with all tickets available as a "10 charity donation. UKTram and LRSSB are pleased to confirm…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (165+ words) Light Rail & Tram Systems Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life is recruiting a Tramway & Historic Engineering Technician to support the operation and maintenance of its heritage tramway and engineering exhibits. The permanent, full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (226+ words) Light Rail & Tram Systems Salary: 27, 598 - 33, 290 per annum Closing date: 2nd January 2026 The Isle of Man's historic railways are recruiting for an Electrical / Mechanical Rolling Stock Fitter, offering a rare opportunity to support one of the most distinctive heritage transport systems in…...