Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: The Heat is On for Blackpool 011

Posted on Saturday 29 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

2025 has definitely been the year of the advert in Blackpool! Following the bringing of advertising in-house there has been a definite up-tick in the number of new adverts, whilst we have also seen a number of expired ads taken … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Rome 9238 & 9226

Posted on Saturday 29 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

We end November with another “Around the World in Trams” from Rome.

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Trams return to The Point

Posted on Saturday 29 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

Luas services are running between Connolly and The Point again following the completion of the reconstruction of George’s Dock Bridge. Trams retuned to this section of the Red line from the start of service on Friday 28th November, just over … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 29th November 2025

Posted on Saturday 29 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

And this week the main site update is off to South London:

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Tram of the Year 2025: Nominations now open!

Posted on Saturday 29 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

Whilst it is probably fair to say 2025 has hardly been a classic year for trams across the British Isles, as we reach the end of November it is time to start thinking about the British Trams Online Tram of … Continue reading →

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Isle of Man Railways advertise for Electrical/Mechanical Rolling Stock Fitter

Posted on Saturday 29 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

A rare chance to join the team at Isle of Man Railways helping to maintain rolling stock on the Manx Electric Railway has been advertised with an Electrical/Mechanical Rolling Stock Fitter wanted.

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In Pictures: Trams return to Colwyn Bay again!

Posted on Friday 28 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

Article updated 29/11/2025 with addition of additional photo The Llandudno and Colwyn Bay Tramway Society have taken their pride and joy, tram no. 7, out again with it returning to Colwyn Bay for the Christmas lights switch-on in the North … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Emergency Engineering Works: Sunday 30th November 2025

Posted on Friday 28 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

Emergency engineering works on Manchester Metrolink will see no trams running between Piccadilly Gardens and Ashton-under-Lyne on Sunday 30th November 2025.

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Picture in Time: Wolverhampton Tramways Company 23

Posted on Friday 28 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

Its another edition of “Picture in Time” and in this edition we are off to the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley.

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Glasgow 488 become one with itself again!

Posted on Thursday 27 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

What’s hat they say about London buses? You wait ages for one to turn up and then two come! Well, it seems the same could be said of Glasgow trams as no sooner do we bring an update on the … Continue reading →

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City of Edinburgh Council look for record damages from lawyers

Posted on Thursday 27 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

It was first reported following the release of Lord Hardie’s report into the first phase of Edinburgh Trams that the City of Edinburgh Council were considering legal action against the lawyers who had advised them during the project. And now … Continue reading →

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Fare increase on NET from 1st December 2025

Posted on Thursday 27 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

It is the season for new fares to be introduced on tram networks it seems! Following on from the news that the cost of travelling on South Yorkshire Supertram will remain frozen or reduced, and that fares will see significant … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Rugby in Edinburgh = trams moving the crowds once more!

Posted on Wednesday 26 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

Sunday 23rd November saw the last round of matches in the Quilter Nations Series (formerly known as the Autumn Internationals) with Scotland finishing things off with a comfortable victory against Tonga (56-0). The match once again took place at Murrayfield … Continue reading →

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More Illumination Tours in Blackpool

Posted on Wednesday 26 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

For the second time since Illumination Tours started running again in October 2025, Blackpool Transport have announced that there will be further tours with the Frigate on Fridays and Saturdays throughout December and early January (except for 26th and 27th … Continue reading →

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West Midlands Metro fare increase agreed

Posted on Wednesday 26 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

The cost of travelling on the West Midlands Metro is set to increase from the new year following the approval of plans by the West Midlands Combined Authority. Some tickets will increase by 10% with Midland Metro Limited (who operate … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Latest updates on Glasgow 1245 restoration at Summerlee

Posted on Tuesday 25 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

Its been a while since we last featured an update on the comprehensive restoration of Glasgow Coronation Car 1245 (in fact its almost exactly a year ago!) so we remedy that in this pictorial article as we take a look … Continue reading →

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Life as a Leeds tram conductor book now available for pre-orders!

Posted on Tuesday 25 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

You may recall earlier this year we ran a news story on the planned release of a new tram book by well-known tram enthusiast, Chris Thornburn. Based on his life as a Leeds tram conductor, “On Top o’t’ Job” is … Continue reading →

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Supertram launch new advertising campaign to encourage people onto the trams

Posted on Tuesday 25 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

South Yorkshire Supertram have started a new outdoor and radio advertising campaign, as they seek to encourage local residents to try the tram as it’s a smart sustainable way to travel.

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In Pictures: Testing and driver training underway to Millennium Point

Posted on Monday 24 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

The start of West Midlands Metro services to Millennium Point can’t be too far away now with the start of testing and driver training on the first phase of the Birmingham Eastside extension now underway.

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New Metrolink stop by 2031?

Posted on Monday 24 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

Passengers could be getting off at a new Metrolink stop by 2031 if plans by Manchester City Council go-ahead as planned. A stop at Sandhills is one of three new stops which was given the go-ahead earlier this year as … Continue reading →

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