Light rail and tram statistics
Data and statistics about the light rail and tram systems, passenger journeys, its fleet and infrastructure.
Latest light rail and tram statistics
Statistics on light rail and tram systems in England are collected to inform the development and monitoring of light rail policy. Figures are updated annually and present information on usage, infrastructure and revenue for the 8 systems which are urban and primarily surface-running.
Light rail and tram information on current and previous light rail and tram statistics are available.
Light rail and tram data tables
The department is currently working to make our tables accessible for our users. The data tables for these statistics are now accessible.
We would welcome any feedback on the accessibility of our tables, please email localtransport.statistics@dft.gov.uk.
About the light rail and tram statistics data and reports
Light rail and tram statistics was assessed by the UK Statistics Authority and confirmed as accredited official statistics in February 2013.
Figures relating to underground systems are outside the scope of accredited official statistics but are included to provide wider context.
Updates to this page
Published 18 June 2013Last updated 17 September 2024 + show all updates
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Light rail and tram statistics in England for the year ending March 2024 published.
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Light rail and tram statistics, England for the year ending March 2023 added.
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Light rail and tram statistics for the year ending March 2022 added.
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Light rail and tram statistics, year ending March 2021 added to collection.
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Light rail and tram statistics, England, year ending March 2020 report added to collection.
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New release published - Light rail and tram statistics, England: year ending March 2019.
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New release published for the year ending March 2018.
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New release published and text on latest statistics updated.
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Page updated.
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Updated to reflect light rail and tram statistics for the financial year ending 2015.
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First published.