Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Picture in Time: Luas 5005

We go for another “Picture in Time” and its coming from Luas once more.

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Advert Up Close: South Yorkshire Supertram 111 – Sumup

In this article we take a look at some more of the detail of an advertising livery carried on a tram in the UK. This time we head off to the South Yorkshire Supertram system to look at the advert … Continue reading

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Manchester Metrolink Engineering Works: 22nd & 23rd March

There will be more engineering works on Manchester Metrolink over the weekend of Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd March to allow for track renewal at Deansgate-Castlefield and Trafford Bar.

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Luas launch new “We love it when you…” campaign

Dublin’s extensive Luas network has continued to show its popularity and importance as part of the transport network in the Irish capital city but like many other transport networks around the world that has come with the risk of anti-social … Continue reading

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West Midlands Metro Urbos3s back at Dudley for repairs

In mid-January 2025 we reported that two West Midlands Metro trams had departed from Wednesbury Depot and as all recent moves had been to Worksop we made an assumption that’s where 34 and 36 had ended up (especially as they … Continue reading

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LRSSB Heads of Safety Group appoints new Vice-Chair

Don McClurg, who is the Safety Manager at Edinburgh Trams, has recently been appointed Chair of the Light Rail Standards and Safety Board (LRSSB) Head of Safetys Vice-Chair. This group plays an invaluable role in highlighting issues and concerns across … Continue reading

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Urban Transport Group urge further and faster devolution to unlock economic growth

The Urban Transport Group – the UK’s network of transport authorities – have released a report which says that English devolution is delivering real change across major cities, from enhancing connectivity to boosting housebuilding, but that it needs to go … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Six Nations Saturday in Edinburgh

The Six Nations Championship is back and once again Murrayfield Stadium will be the home venue for Scotland home matches – this year hosting three games against Italy, Ireland and Wales. The first of these matches took place on Saturday … Continue reading

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Crich give more details on Lottery Heritage Fund cash

During the summer of 2024 the Crich Tramway Village were awarded £83,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Whilst we are used to funding such as these being for a big restoration project or something related to a new exhibition, … Continue reading

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Severe Supertram disruption after Police incident

South Yorkshire Supertram services have been severely disrupted following a Police incident at a block of flats in the city centre. Police were called to the Gateway building on Broad Street near to Park Square at around 1900 on Monday … Continue reading

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London County Council 1 wins at the HRA Awards

The annual Heritage Railway Awards took place at a ceremony in Newcastle on the night of Saturday 8th February and it was a night of celebration for the Crich Tramway Village as London County Council 1 won the Diesel and … Continue reading

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Dancers entertain Metro passengers

Performing arts students from Gateshead College recently entertained passengers at two Tyne and Wear Metro stations in central Newcastle with a series of flashmob style performances marking the 25th anniversary of Sunday for Sammy.

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Old and New – Blackpool: Bispham

This is another edition of “Old and New” as we feature two photos – one of a heritage tram before the tramway upgrade in Blackpool and one of the modern light rail vehicles which now operate the core service on … Continue reading

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Stop by Stop Edinburgh Trams: Through the City Centre and beyond – West End

“Stop by Stop” continues as we take a journey on the Edinburgh Trams system and we now reach West End.

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Consultation launched into whether dogs should be let on Supertram

Could dogs be allowed to travel on board the South Yorkshire Supertram network? The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) have recently launched a consultation to find out the views of the public to see whether it is a move … Continue reading

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New survey shows passengers are satisfied with West Midlands Metro

More than nine out of ten passengers are satisfied with the West Midlands Metro according to a recent survey undertaken. The latest numbers are an increase from the last time a similar survey was run and management at West Midlands … Continue reading

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 9th February 2025

Photos this week are part of an Around the World in Trams special as we’re off to Budapest:

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Two more Metrocars go for scrap

In the recent update from Nexus on how they are planning the phased introduction of the new trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro they also mentioned how as units enter service it will lead to the continued disposal of … Continue reading

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Around the World in Trams: Oslo 107

“Around the World in Trams” continues in Oslo for this latest image.

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Isle of Man heritage lines 2025 timetable revealed

Full dates of operation and planned timetables for the Isle of Man Steam Railway, Manx Electric Railway, Snaefell Mountain Railway and Duglas Bay Horse Tramway in 2025 have now been announced. The dates of operation had previously been announced in … Continue reading

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