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In Pictures: Lucie works at Beamish
As was reported last month, Beamish currently has an unexpected and unusual visitor – Lucie, a steam train engine which originally operated in Belgium. Having already been seen at other railways and museums in the northeast it arrived at Beamish … Continue reading
Tyne and Wear Metro August line closure
No services will run between Hebburn and South Shields on the Tyne and Wear Metro for five days during August to allow the installation of new overhead wires, as part of the continued investment in maintaining and upgrading the network’s … Continue reading
Side by Side: Cardiff 131 & Sheffield 330
We start a new photographic series today with a new theme: “Side by Side”. The concept of this theme is simple, it will feature photos of trams side-by-side (yes we are struggling for new themes, but you try coming up … Continue reading
Out and About 2025: Manchester Metrolink adverts – June 2025
Another edition of “Out and About” and this time we head to Manchester Metrolink to see some of the adverts visible in the early part of June 2025.
In Pictures: The Armley Corporation Tramways arrive at Beamish
Over the years Beamish has been a regular location for filming. Whether it be the latest drama or a documentary, film crews have enjoyed the period setting which is ideal to give their production a bit more realism. Much of … Continue reading
Crich set to be invaded by dinosaurs!
If you head to the Crich Tramway Village on Saturday 19th July 2025 don’t be alarmed if you see some strange creatures around the place as its their annual Dinosaur Day! This event has proved to be popular for the … Continue reading
What’s New on British Trams Online? 6th July 2025
We return with another main site update and photos come from Coventry Very Light Rail:
In Pictures: West Midlands Metro 51 gets new adverts for University of Wolverhampton
The relationship between the West Midlands Metro and local universities has been strengthened with a third different institution taking out an advert on a tram on the network. The latest tram to receive advertising vinyls is 51 and its now … Continue reading
Around the World in Trams: Prague 7000
“Around the World in Trams” move on again for July and it’s a city which is well-known for trams – Prague in Czechia.
UKTram Owners and Authorities Group welcome new Chair and Vice Chair
Authorities Group, and this group has recently announced a new Chair and Vice Chair as it continues to drive forward key priorities and collaboration across the sector.
Bee Network announce transport plans for Oasis concerts
You may have heard but this summer sees comeback concerts by Oasis at various places across the UK. This will include both Edinburgh and Manchester where trams will play a major role in transporting people to attend the gigs. To … Continue reading
Small fare change on NET
Monday 7th July marks the introduction of new fares on Nottingham Express Transit following their annual fees review and it has been announced that there will just be a small change to Short Hop tram tickets purchased from ticket machines … Continue reading
West Midlands Metro extend offer for discounted travel to hospital
After a three month trial period, West Midlands Metro have confirmed that a 15% discount for patients and their families who have to go to Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital will be extended for a further three months.
Picture in Time: Blackpool Brush 633
We are in Blackpool again for the next edition of “Picture in Time”.
NET 232 returns to service
Nottingham Express Transit Citadis 232 has returned to service – after over two years out of use. The tram was back in service by Thursday 3rd July 2025 following the completion of repairs and full commissioning.
London Trams Engineering Works: July 2025
The second half of July will see more engineering works take place on the London Trams network with services through the centre of Croydon once again being impacted by the works. Starting from late evening on Sunday 13th July until … Continue reading
UKTram Light Rail Engineering Group meet in Sheffield
UKTram – the body that represents tram and light rail systems across the British Isles – have a number of groups made up of representatives from various systems who regularly meet to share best practice and other updates. One of … Continue reading
In Pictures: Balloon 708 getting surrounded
As we’ve seen before Blackpool Balloon 708 is now in a secure home at the Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft where it is to be used as a children’s play tram as the museum attempts to provide more activities for visiting … Continue reading
Poor internet and offices partly to blame for length Edinburgh Tram Inquiry
When the results of the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry – which was set-up to find out why the original Edinburgh Tram project went so far over budget and took so much longer to produce only a small section of the planned … Continue reading
Light Rail sector to continue support of rough sleepers
UKTram have reiterated their support for an important national initiative which is aimed at helping those sleeping rough. Following previous discussions during a UKTram Light Rail Operators Committee meeting they are now encouraging their members to provide support where they … Continue reading