What’s New on British Trams Online? 9th May 2026

Posted on Saturday 9 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Two small sets of photos are added this week:

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In Pictures: Aberdeen 11 goes out on a test run

Posted on Monday 11 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

The restoration of Aberdeen Suburban Tramways Company 11 into a fully functioning piece of rolling stock on the Alford Valley Community Railway is starting to come to a conclusion with the fully repainted vehicle having enjoyed a test run on Saturday 9th May 2026.

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Four train service runs at the Volk’s Electric Railway

Posted on Monday 11 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Sunday 3rd May 2026 saw four trains running in service at the same time on the Volk’s Electric Railway in Brighton. This was believed to be the first time in 40 years that such an intensive service was able to be operated.

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Old(er) and New – West Midlands Metro: Wednesbury Parkway

Posted on Monday 11 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Our series where we take a look at trams from different times in the same location on a tramway moves onto the West Midlands Metro for the next few weeks. In this series we feature two photos and for the West Midlands Metro that means one of the original T69 trams and one of the more modern CAF built trams. The first location in this return is Wednesbury Parkway.

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They’re Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: National Tramway Museum – Blackpool 167

Posted on Sunday 10 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Another look at the trams that have run during 2026 at the National Tramway Museum in “Meet the Trams”. And this week we feature Blackpool 167.

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DfT confirm funding for light rail organisations

Posted on Sunday 10 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Both the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) and UKTram have welcomed the Department for Transport’s (DfT) renewed commitment to the sector with £4.5 million worth of funding confirmed.

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Tributes paid to man who masterminded the Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Sunday 10 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Tributes have been paid to Professor Tony Ridley, the man who masterminded the Tyne and Wear Metro, who has passed away aged 92. Professor Ridley – originally from Sunderland – was the main driver behind the project in its early years and it is widely considered that without his leadership it may never have come to fruition.

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UKTram getting ready to attend UK Rail 2026 event in Birmingham

Posted on Sunday 10 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Taking place on 13th and 14th May at the NEC Birmingham, UK Rail 2026 is a major industry gathering bringing together leaders from across rail projects, operators, suppliers and innovators. UKTram is a strategic partner of the event and will be playing a part with sessions on important subjects to be led by the organisation.

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A trip to… Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Saturday 9 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this latest pictorial article we feature images from the Tyne and Wear Metro taken in early April 2026. Ian Buck is your guide to seeing both new and old units in action on the network as it continues its transition period.

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Around the World in Trams: San Francisco 1057

Posted on Saturday 9 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

We continue “Around the World in Trams” with another view of a PCC in operation in San Francisco.

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Nottingham Express Transit Engineering Works: 24th to 31st May 2026

Posted on Saturday 9 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

A section of the Nottingham Express Transit network will be closed for a week later this month with rail replacement works due to take place at Nottingham Trent University. Between Sunday 24th and Sunday 31st May (inclusive) there will be no trams running between The Forest and Old Market Square whilst the work takes place.

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UKTram & LRSSB Light Rail Summit tickets set to be released

Posted on Saturday 9 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Taking place on Wednesday 16th September, tickets for the UKTram & LRSSB Light Rail Summit 2026 are set to be released to industry professionals from Monday 11th May.

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London Transport 1622 & Sheffield 510 enter service at Crich

Posted on Friday 8 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

London Passenger Transport Board 1622 and Sheffield 510 have become the eleventh and twelfth tram to carry passengers at the National Tramway Museum in 2026 following their entries into service at the start of May 2026. its entry into service on Saturday 2nd May 2026.

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South Yorkshire Supertram Engineering Works: 23rd to 31st May 2026

Posted on Friday 8 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

The last week of May 2026 will see more engineering works taking place on the South Yorkshire Supertram network with rail replacement set to take place at Gleadless Townend, Donetsk Way and Westfield.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Brush Railcoach 638

Posted on Friday 8 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

“Picture in Time” again comes from Blackpool in October 1979 this week.

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3094 gets wings again!

Posted on Thursday 7 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink 3094 has had a change of advert following the expiration of a contract to advertise Boots. And its new sponsor is a company its already had an association with as its now advertising Red Bull for the second time in a year!

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Don’t forget! Solent Sky Tram Event this weekend!

Posted on Thursday 7 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May 2026 will see the Solent Sky Tram Event taking place in Southampton, and with it comes the very rare opportunity to see Southampton 11 out in the open!

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New Metro RRV named after Ariana Grande!

Posted on Thursday 7 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Following a competition within the Tyne and Wear Metro workforce the newest member of the maintenance fleet has been named – and its been named after US popstar Ariana Grande!

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro 33 back in service

Posted on Wednesday 6 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

It can often be difficult to keep up with what tram is in service and what tram is stored on the West Midlands Metro (especially the original batch of 21 Urbos3 trams) with repairs required and trips away for storage. But one recent change which can be confirmed is that 33 has returned to service following its latest trip to Dudley.

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In Pictures: Balloon 717 tours the Blackpool Tramway – including North Station!

Posted on Wednesday 6 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Article updated 7/5/26 with addition of photos

Blackpool Balloon 717 became the first heritage tram to run on the tramway with passengers since the end of the 2025 Illuminations (in very early 2026) on Sunday 3rd May 2026 when it ran a private (and popular!) tour for the Fylde Tramway Society.

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