What’s New on British Trams Online? 11th July 2026

Posted on Saturday 11 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

This week we bring you two sets of photos. One set coming from Crich and the other from the Tyne and Wear Metro:

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LRSSB annual report highlights important milestones achieved

Posted on Tuesday 14 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

A new report has revealed that the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) has delivered an estimated £33 million in added value to the light rail sector.

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In Pictures: Reduced services in Edinburgh after fire

Posted on Monday 13 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

As we reported a few days, Edinburgh Trams have been operating a reduced service since the start of Thursday 9th July 2026 after a big fire in the former Debenhams store on Princes Street. The road has remained closed ever since and this has prevented any trams from passing leading to no trams being able to run on the Newhaven extension and a part route service only in operation between Airport and West End.

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They’ve Run in 2026!

Posted on Monday 13 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Ahead of the main summer season this is our latest round-up of those heritage trams which have operated in service on tramways across the British Isles. Please remember that the aim of this list is to show any heritage trams which have run in service during the year – that can include private hires but if its only out for driver training and/or on test that doesn’t qualify. If you notice any errors or omissions please let us know!

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Trams &: Manchester Metrolink 3007 & bus

Posted on Monday 13 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this week’s edition of “Trams &” we go to Manchester and it’s the usual two types of vehicle we see – a tram and a bus!

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: National Tramway Museum – Blackpool 762

Posted on Sunday 12 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

“Meet the Trams” continues this evening with another tram which has carried passengers at the National Tramway Museum during 2026. That tram is Blackpool 762.

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Burton & Ashby 14 set to run at Statfold Barn Railway

Posted on Sunday 12 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Burton & Ashby 14 – the tram that was repatriated from Detroit in 2015 – looks set to run in service at the Statfold Barn Railway during their 1940s weekend, taking place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July.

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Supertram launch special summer tram ticket offers

Posted on Sunday 12 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

South Yorkshire Supertram are to make available two new tram ticket offers which will provide excellent value for people travelling on the network over the summer.

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UKTram Light Rail Operators Committee meet again

Posted on Sunday 12 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

25th June 2026 saw the second meeting of the UKTram Light Rail Operators Committee (LROC) this year as members met to discuss workforce development and share best practice. This session ended up being online as the heatwave had caused travel disruption for those due to attend in person at the London Trams Therapia Lane Depot.

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555 026 latest to enter service on the Metro as more old trains see use

Posted on Saturday 11 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

There are now just five Stadler trains which have yet to be used in passenger service on the Tyne and Wear Metro following the entry into service of 555 026 on Thursday 9th July 2026. But availability of the trains has not been great in recent days with more use of some of the remaining Metrocars as additional inspections have been needed on the Stadler built units.

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Around the World in Trams: Mattapan Line 3265

Posted on Saturday 11 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

“Around the World in Trams” again comes from the United States of America as we keep on looking at the Mattapan Line, a 2.6 mile long line which uses a fleet of 1940s PCC cars.

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Supertram to operate a special service during Tramlines Festival

Posted on Saturday 11 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

The annual Tramlines Festival will be taking place at Hillsborough Park between Friday 24th and Sunday 26th July 2026. This year headline acts will include Fatboy Slim, Courteeners and Wolf Alice and an estimated 10,000 people are expected to attend. They are being advised that one of the best ways to get there is by tram and to help Supertram have announced they will be running a special service to assist.

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UK tramway accident risk reduces by 25% in three years

Posted on Saturday 11 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Updated modelling by the LRSSB has shown that the overall accident risk on UK tramways has fallen by more than a quarter over the past three years. The new modelling has revealed there have been enhancements across the board, with the greatest gains coming from measures to mitigate against incidents involving third parties, including both pedestrians and other road users.

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In Pictures: Irn Bru advert on Edinburgh Trams 267

Posted on Friday 10 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams 267 has now received its 14th different advert (and second full wrap) with a design for Irn Bru, the latest quintessential Scottish brand to choose the trams to promote their goods. You won’t be able to miss the tram in its new livery with it being a bright orange – to match the colour of the drink!

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Supertram’s Dog of the Week Competition starts

Posted on Friday 10 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

It has now been a year since dogs were allowed on-board South Yorkshire Supertram and to celebrate the fact that almost 15,000 of man’s best friend have travelled on the trams since then a Dog of the Week competition has been started.

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2538

Posted on Friday 10 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Picture in Time” we again head to Croydon as we take a look at one of the trams when it was still operating in the original red and white livery.

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Planning application goes in for next stage of Coventry Very Light Rail

Posted on Thursday 9 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

The planned second demonstration line of Coventry Very Light Rail has moved a step closer following the submission of a planning application which will include not only the laying of the tracks but also two platforms and stabling/depot facilities.

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Tram disruption for Edinburgh and Sheffield

Posted on Thursday 9 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

A large fire in the former Debenhams building on Princes Street has led to part of the Edinburgh Trams route being closed whilst in Sheffield it’s a points problem that is the cause of service changes at Cathedral.

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Tony Gee and Partners join UKTram as new member

Posted on Thursday 9 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Tony Gee and Partners have become the latest organisation to become a UKTram member. The company is an owner-managed engineering consultancy are is known for delivering complex infrastructure and innovative transport projects that provide lasting value to communities.

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King Charles III to take a ride on the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway!

Posted on Wednesday 8 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

King Charles III – who also holds the title Lord of Mann as the Head of State of the Isle of Man – is to make his first official visit to the Isle of Man since his Coronation on Tuesday 14th July 2026.

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