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Author Archives: Gareth Prior
Edinburgh Trams staff to be balloted on strike action
Unite the Union have called a ballot for strike action at Edinburgh Trams over late running trams which are causing staff to miss their comfort breaks. The result is expected to lead to strike action as a previous consultative ballot … Continue reading
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Major works to take place on Tyne & Wear Metro at end of August
No trains will run on the Tyne and Wear Metro between Wallsend and St James for nine days in late August to allow for a £1.7 million programme of bridge and tunnel modernisation work. The line will be closed from … Continue reading
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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2535
For the last time in this series of “Picture in Time” we are going to South London for a photo of the Croydon Tramlink system in 2008.
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In Pictures: One new advert and several removed in Manchester
One of the big advantages of the vinyl wrap adverts we are used to seeing on tramways across the country now is that it takes very little effort to remove them once contracts are over which means in many places … Continue reading
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Data Analyst boost for LRSSB team
The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) have announced the appointment of an experienced data analyst to help further drive risk reduction in safety across the sector. Danish Malik joins the organisation with a wealth of experience across several … Continue reading
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All-night trams back for Edinburgh Festival
Edinburgh Trams will once again run trams throughout the night on Fridays and Saturdays during August as the city becomes alive with festival season. This service has proved to be popular in the past and will see trams running every … Continue reading
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In Pictures: Fleetwood Tram Sunday
Having missed last year because of a poor weather forecast, and almost being cancelled outright this year before it was rescued, Fleetwood Tram Sunday took place on Sunday 21st July. Whilst not being the event it once was, it does … Continue reading
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Repair works to start on Rochdale line
Transport for Greater Manchester have confirmed that works to repair the damage caused by the land movement near Derker, which has meant trams have been unable to run between Oldham Mumps and Rochdale Town Centre since 10th July, is now … Continue reading
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Natural Seaton Festival returns this weekend
The Natural Seaton Festival is back this coming weekend with the aim being to place a spotlight on the precious natural environment. Taking place on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July the event includes entertainment, retail and music to keep … Continue reading
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Metrolink strikes off after new pay deal agreed
The planned three day strike due to take place on Manchester Metrolink later this week has been called off after Unite and KeolisAmey Metrolink reached an agreement over a new pay deal. Workers were due to take industrial action between … Continue reading
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Revised NET service for Nottinghamshire Pride
Nottingham Express Transit will operate a revised service on Saturday 27th July to allow people to get to the Nottinghamshire Pride event as well as ensuring the Pride March can take place safely.
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Competition winner and classmates see behind the scenes at Wednesbury Depot
Earlier this year West Midlands Metro ran a competition for Primary school pupils to design a logo for the 25th anniversary of the tram system. As well as seeing their logo on trams and on merchandise, part of the prize … Continue reading
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In Pictures: New adverts keep coming on Edinburgh Trams
There may only be 27 trams in the Edinburgh Trams fleet but despite that the number of changes in adverts keeps you on your toes to see exactly what a tram is going to look like today! Since our last … Continue reading
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More improvement works to come for Supertram
Anyone travelling on the South Yorkshire Supertram network over the summer school holidays is being advised to check before they do with three sets of improvement works due to take place between Saturday 20th July and Sunday 1st September. This … Continue reading
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Out and About: Beamish – March 2024
We go “Out and About” here to Beamish.
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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: St Peter’s Square
For this next edition of “Manchester Metrolink Then & Now” we head to a very familiar location which has had countless photos taken of over the years at the hub of the network.
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In Pictures: Another entry into the longest tram in the UK!
A little while ago we featured a photo taken on the West Midlands Metro showing two trams coupled together as one was towed back to depot with a fault. At the time we mused that it didn’t happen that often … Continue reading
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Seaton Tramway’s new neighbour to open 27th July
Jurassic Discovery is to fully open to the public from 1000 on Saturday 27th July. Located in the former Seaton Jurassic building which is located alongside the Seaton Tramway, this new attraction is being operated by the tramway although will … Continue reading
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Events this week…
Tractors, ghosts, birds and dinosaurs! Four things you wouldn’t expect to be linked but this week there are events including all at various heritage tram sites!
In Pictures: Trams running during special bus event at East Anglia Transport Museum
During the weekend of Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July, the East Anglia Transport Museum ran their latest special event. This time the theme was British Bus Fleets, East Anglia which saw many buses from the local area operating special … Continue reading
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