New Metro trains latest subject of prolific YouTuber’s videos

Posted on Tuesday 6 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Geoff Marshall – who came to prominence in 2017 when he visited all 2,563 stations in Great Britain – has recently paid a visit to northeast England where he sampled the new Tyne and Wear Metro trains in service for the first time. And the results of his visit have now been uploaded to his YouTube channel.

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In Pictures: Another van returns to action on the Manx Electric Railway

Posted on Monday 5 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

The Laxey and Lonan Heritage Trust and their volunteers have done it again! The latest product of their hard work – the restoration of Manx Electric Railway Van 11 – has returned to action on the line with its first significant use being a charter on Friday 2nd May 2025.

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In Pictures: Car Park opens at North Station

Posted on Monday 5 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Following on from our reports a few weeks ago that work was underway in earnest on the construction of a car park next to Blackpool North Station tram terminus it has now been confirmed that it has opened to the public, as we see in the below photos from Peter Dockerty.

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Old(er) and New – Manchester Metrolink: Manchester Central ramp

Posted on Monday 5 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

“Old(er) and New” time again and its Manchester Metrolink which is featured once again.

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Out and About 2025: Tyne and Wear Metro – new train on test

Posted on Sunday 4 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

There are currently probably double the reasons to go the Tyne and Wear Metro at the moment – on the one-hand you want to see the new trains which are gradually entering service and then on the other you know that the old Metrocars are starting to be withdrawn (and in some cases scrapped). In this latest “Out and About” we take a trip to northeast England to see one of the new trains.

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In Pictures: Latest Supertram trackworks

Posted on Sunday 4 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

The May Day Bank Holiday weekend has seen the latest trackworks on the South Yorkshire Supertram network as the investment from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority to improve the system continues. This time they are attending to the track at Gleadless Townend which has affected services on both the Blue and Purple routes. This article includes some photos from the first day of the works courtesy of Stuart Cooke.

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NET tram involved in road vehicle collision

Posted on Sunday 4 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit services were suspended on much of the Clifton South line for over five hours on Friday 25th April following a collision between a road vehicle and a tram at Wilford Lane.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 4th May 2025

Posted on Sunday 4 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Its a Bank Holiday Bonus week of photos as we feature both the Isle of Man in April 2025 along with a look back into the archives of trams with Merseyside connections:

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Havering Council admit no funding available for trams

Posted on Saturday 3 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Back in 2023, Havering Council (East London including towns such as Romford and Hornchurch) launched what they called a vision for improving infrastructure – this included better transport links and at the time they said that they would like to explore a tram system. Less than two years later and the same Council have admitted the plans haven’t progressed at all because they don’t have the funding available, although they state they hope to revisit them in the future.

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Around the World in Trams: East Berlin 217 091-0

Posted on Saturday 3 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

For the month of May we are going east, and across the Berlin Wall, as we feature a small selection of photos taken in East Berlin during a visit in 1979. This was still very much during the Cold War although whereas you may expect that it would be difficult to not only visit East Berlin but also to capture photos of it, that was far from the case as we see in this latest stop-off in “Around the World in Trams”.

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Seaton Boat Tram out to help celebrate VE Day

Posted on Saturday 3 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Seaton Tramway’s Blackpool Boat inspired tram – no. 4 in their fleet – is often one of the most elusive trams in the fleet with it not usually used on the normal timetable service. But to help celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day it will be out running some Boat Tram Specials with tickets now available to secure your spot.

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West Midlands Metro service changes: May 2025

Posted on Saturday 3 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

A few days ago the West Midlands Metro were saying how the best way to get to the Great Birmingham Run was by tram, and now they have confirmed that if you do use the tram you won’t be able to get beyond Bull Street as it will be one of two occasions in the month of May where there will be a temporary suspension of services in the city centre.

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Full details announced for Manx Heritage Transport Festival 2025

Posted on Friday 2 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Put the dates in your diary! The Manx Heritage Transport Festival 2025 will take place between Tuesday 22nd and Sunday 27th July, and once again organisers have come up with a varied programme which will encompass the Manx Electric Railway, Snaefell Mountain Railway and Douglas Bay Horse Tramway as well as the Isle of Man Steam Railway.

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Booking now open for Coventry Very Light Rail demonstration runs

Posted on Friday 2 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Now is your chance to grab the chance to be one of the first to experience the Coventry Very Light Rail demonstration line this May and June with free tickets now available online. There are only 11 dates available (or at least were available) when the vehicle will be offering rides and so if you want to book your place you are going to have to be quick!

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Picture in Time: Manx Electric Railway 26

Posted on Friday 2 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

This is another edition of “Picture in Time” as we feature a tram in action on the Isle of Man.

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In Pictures: Old school tram output at Carlton Colville

Posted on Thursday 1 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

In recent years we’ve been spoilt with the number of new trams which have ended up at the East Anglia Transport Museum, such as Sheffield 513 and most recently Blackpool 634, but we shouldn’t forget those trams which have stalwarts in the operating fleet and on Sunday 27th April the two trams you probably associate most with the museum were in service.

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Coming Soon! Brighton Tram 53 Society Open Weekend

Posted on Thursday 1 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Looking for something to do over the weekend of Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May? Well if you’re in the south of England the weekend will provide you with an opportunity to visit the last Brighton Corporation Tramways passenger tram – no. 53 – with an Open Weekend taking place at their base near Steyning.

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Award for Metro tunnel rail replacement works

Posted on Thursday 1 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

The project to replace tracks in the tunnels under Newcastle City Centre has won a second award (following success at the Global Light Rail Awards last year) with the latest recognition coming at the Spotlight Rail Awards. Nexus and Smartrax Rail won Outstanding Project of the Year the £3.4 project which saw the rails replaced at Prudhoe Street Junction.

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TfGM launch procurement for new Metrolink operating and maintenance contract

Posted on Wednesday 30 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

Transport for Greater Manchester have started the process of finding the next company who will operate and maintain the Metrolink tram network. Whilst the current contract with KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) still has a couple of years left (due to expire in 2027) this is the first step to finding the next company who will take responsibility for the UK’s largest light-rail network.

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New Metro trains start to return to service

Posted on Wednesday 30 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

The fleet of new Metro trains have started to carry passengers again following their temporary removal from service last week. The first unit returned to service again during the afternoon of Wednesday 30th April having not been used since the Easter weekend.

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