| Gallery 4: New Generation Light Rail Systems This page last updated 11 December 2002 |
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There can be little doubt that the Midland Metro operating between Birmingham and Wolverhampton has been the least successful of the new generation systems. Here tram 15 is seen approaching the terminus at Birmingham Snow Hill in the attractive purple, red, yellow, green and grey livery. Photo: Gareth Prior |
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From the least successful to the most successful line, the Manchester Metrolink. Here one of the new batch of trams 2003, easily identified by the turquoise doors, is seen awaiting departure to Eccles from Piccadilly on 8 September 2002.
Photo: Gareth Prior |
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The Docklands Light Railway operates on 3rd rail as opposed to the standard overhead power so does it really constitute a British Tram System? Whether it does or not this picture shows Class B92 number 87 at Stratford, East London in 1999.
Photo: Gareth Prior |
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Croydon Tramlink has been a major success since opening over 2 years ago now. All the tram are now in standard fleet livery of Red and White and were numbered immediately after the former London Trams. This photo shows number 2541 at Mitcham Junction on the Wimbledon Branch on 14 September 2001.
Photo: Gareth Prior |
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The Sheffield Supertram system is mainly run on the street and has recently announced plans for extensions. In this view number 12 is seen at the Meadowhall terminus in 1995 during a school trip to Sheffield and the Peak District. The system is now run by Stagecoach, all the trams have had a 1 added in front of their number and carry a variant of the Stagecoach livery.
Photo: Gareth Prior |