Light rail and tram statistics: pre-release access
Updated 29 September 2026
Applies to England
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The Department for Transport’s (DfT) light rail and tram statistics cover a range of statistics on light rail and tram systems sector in England and Great Britain, including passenger journeys, vehicle miles, revenue, infrastructure and user profiles.
The following post holders are given pre-release access to the publication for up to 24 hours prior to release.
| Pre-release access recipient | Department |
|---|---|
| Secretary of State for Transport | DfT |
| Minister of State for Transport | DfT |
| Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport (x3) | DfT |
| Permanent Secretary | DfT |
| Special Advisors | DfT |
| Director General: Public Transport and Local Group | DfT |
| Director: Local Transport Planning and Housing | DfT |
| Deputy Director: Local and Regional Transport Analysis | DfT |
| Head of Profession for Statistics | |
| Mass Transit Policy Official (x2) | DfT |
| Press Officer | DfT |