Light rail and tram statistics
Statistics and data 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.
Guidance on current and previous light rail and tram statistics are available.
Light rail and tram data tables
Accessibility of tables
The department is currently working to make our tables accessible for our users. If you would like to request a more accessible format, please email bus statistics. We will consider each request but may not be able to provide an alternative accessible format on every occasion.
If you have any feedback on the accessibility of our tables, please email us.
About the light rail and tram statistics data and reports
All of the statistics published are National Statistics. Light rail and tram statistics was assessed by the UK Statistics Authority and confirmed as National Statistics in February 2013
Figures relating to underground systems are outside the scope of National Statistics but are included to provide wider context.
Last updated 23 June 2021 + show all updates
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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.