On 30 June and 1 July 2026, more than 300 delegates came together in Nottingham, the birthplace of the UK Light Rail Conference, to celebrate 20 years of bringing the light rail community together.
Across two inspiring days, operators, transport authorities, engineers, consultants, suppliers, policymakers and industry leaders explored the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of light rail. From keynote presentations and operator updates to technical innovation, future projects and thought-provoking panel discussions, the conference delivered a programme packed with insight, inspiration and practical learning.
Yet, as many delegates reflected, the real value of the conference lies beyond the presentations. It's the conversations between sessions, the new connections made over coffee, the collaborations sparked in the exhibition hall and the opportunity to step away from the day job to learn from peers across the industry.
As we celebrated our 20th anniversary, the conference once again demonstrated why it remains the UK's leading event dedicated to the light rail and metro sector.
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Why Attend the UK's Light Rail Conference
This isn’t just another conference, it's the UK’s most influential Light Rail gathering, trusted for two decades by operators, suppliers, policymakers, innovators and solution providers.
You’ll benefit from:
✔ High-impact networking with key decision-makers
✔ Future-focused presentations from industry leaders
✔ Exclusive insights into UK and global market developments
✔ Direct access to operators, local authorities, suppliers & consultants
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Opportunities available:
Sponsorship
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Exhibitor
Put your products, solutions and expertise in front of the UK’s most engaged light rail audience with a range of stand options to suit every budget.
Speaker
Share your expertise, inspire the sector and contribute to the conversation shaping tomorrow’s light rail landscape.
