Tram Drivers: Connecting us to our Cities
Hear the perspectives of two tram drivers for Vienna’s Wiener Linien – both ready to compete in the city’s Tramdriver World Championship 2025.
Light Rail
Light rail and tram systems are vital to urban mobility in over 400 cities worldwide. And the sector’s global players come together in UITP to develop key insights on operations, maintenance, and more.
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Knowledge & Data
Catenary-Free Light Rail Systems: Why and How to Choose?
Discover case studies from around the world and best practices on how to implement catenary-free light rail.
Global Tram and Light Rail Landscape 2019-21
Explore data from the world’s tram and light rail systems, featuring figures on ridership, fleet numbers, and more!
Light Rail & UITP
Light rail and tram (LRT) systems are a pillar of urban mobility, providing the backbone of a network or a valuable addition to metros.
Cities all over the world host LRT networks, though it is most important to cities across Europe and Eurasia, home to over 80% of LRT ridership. Today, light rail is experiencing a renaissance, with some 400 systems in operation worldwide.
LRT has always been key to UITP – founded in 1885 as an association of tram operators. Then and now, UITP brings together global members to lead research and share knowledge. From modernisation to automation and more, UITP supports the LRT sector to advance our shared mission of sustainable mobility.
Research Projects
UITP coordinates and collaborates with operators, authorities, industry, and international organisations on a number of research projects.
UPPER
Outlining the push and pull measures to promote all modes of public transport.
R2DATO
Advancing automation and digitalisation in light rail.
Committees & Working Groups
As a UITP Member, you can become eligible to join committees and working groups and collaborate with operators and authorities on advancing public transport.
Current groups:
- Light Rail Committee
Become a Member
Be part of an international community working to advance public transport.
- Access to UITP’s digital knowledge library of over 60,000 references.
- Grow your network and your career thanks to our training programmes and events around the world.
- Broaden your perspective to be one step ahead in the sector.