Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Events keep coming to Crich!

Posted on Sunday 17 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

As we come towards the end of the school summer holidays, the family orientated events at the Crich Tramway Village are still happening regularly with two more to come before the end of month. The Bank Holiday weekend will be … Continue reading →

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Agenda announced for UKTram and LRSSB Light Rail Summit 2025

Posted on Sunday 17 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

The annual Light Rail Summit returns to Birmingham on 25th September 2025, and this major event for sector leaders has now announced its agenda for a packed day of discussion knowledge-sharing and networking.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 17th August 2025

Posted on Sunday 17 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

We take a trip to the Riverside Museum in Glasgow to take a look at some of the exhibits to be found there:

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In Pictures: TSO projects progress at Crich

Posted on Saturday 16 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

As is well known restoration projects at the Crich Tramway Village, home of the National Tramway Museum, would not be possible if it was not for external funding. The recent restoration of London County Council 1 was funded by the … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Schoneiche Rudersdorf 28

Posted on Saturday 16 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

“Around the World in Trams” is back in Berlin as we feature another of the trams which operates on the Schoneiche Rudersdorf line.

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3089 yellow again

Posted on Saturday 16 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

Recently we have seen several short-term advertising contracts come to an end on Manchester Metrolink, but this time we bring news of a longer-term ad being removed. The advert on 3089 had been in place for a year but has … Continue reading →

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Coventry City Council celebrate the success of the Very Light Rail demonstration

Posted on Saturday 16 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

With the Coventry Very Light Rail vehicle now having moved to Alcester for the next stage of its development, and plans being progressed for a longer demonstration line in the future, Coventry City Council have been reflecting on the success … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Just another day at Carlton Colville

Posted on Friday 15 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

We are currently in the main operating season at the East Anglia Transport Museum which means it is open for three days a week – Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. That gives even more opportunities to visit the only place in … Continue reading →

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UKTram on the look out for Stakeholder and Innovation Manager

Posted on Friday 15 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

UKTram are currently recruiting for a part-time, fixed-term contract, Stakeholder and Innovation Manager to join their team. The role will lead UKTram’s stakeholder engagement strategy, promote collaboration across the light rail sector and embrace innovation to deliver real benefits to … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Crich Tram Depots

Posted on Friday 15 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

“Picture in Time” comes from Crich for one last time before things change again and this time we take a look inside the depots.

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In Pictures: Douglas Bay Horse Tramway and its temporary terminus

Posted on Thursday 14 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

For the fourth year since it reopened following Promenade reconstruction works, the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway is only operating between Derby Castle and the temporary terminus at Villa Marina with no apparent prospect of it being re-extended towards the Sea … Continue reading →

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Extra trams on Airport line for Live from Wythenshawe Park

Posted on Thursday 14 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

Friday 15th and Saturday 16th August sees the return of concerts at Wythenshawe Park, and what better way to get there by tram? Extra trams will be running in the Airport line on both days to increase the frequency, although … Continue reading →

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NET latest to join Two Lines = Stop campaign

Posted on Thursday 14 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit (NET) have become the latest tramway in the UK to join the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) safety campaign: “Two Lines = Stop”. The campaign is aimed at pedestrians and reminds them of the dangers … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Wednesday advert on Blackpool 014

Posted on Wednesday 13 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Tramway Flexity2 014 has received its second full wrap, and like its first one it’s a very black advert with it now carrying vinyls for the Netflix series Wednesday – in a very similar design to that seen on … Continue reading →

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Crich seek to offload two tramcars from its collection

Posted on Wednesday 13 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

Following a review of the tramcar collection within their care, the Crich Tramway Village (home of the National Tramway Museum) have announced they are seeking new homes for two of their trams. Both trams being offered are currently stored at … Continue reading →

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Tyne & Wear Metro performance remains steady

Posted on Wednesday 13 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

We take another look at the recent train punctuality posters from the Tyne & Wear Metro to see how performance has been standing up over the last few months. And if the details are to be believed things aren’t too … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3094 gets wrapped in another advert

Posted on Tuesday 12 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink 3094’s return to fleet livery wasn’t long as less than a week later it has been noted in service with another advertising wrap. Having last advertised Red Bull it now features adverts for NOBL water, and maybe in … Continue reading →

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Sheffield City Council unveil ambitious transport plans

Posted on Tuesday 12 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

Could we see a second city crossing in Sheffield City Centre? As part of an ambitious City Centre Access and Movement Plan, the City Council are looking at the possibility of a Supertram extension which as well as providing an … Continue reading →

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Yellow Rail win contract for bogie and brake overhaul at London Trams

Posted on Tuesday 12 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

Yellow Rail have won a contract to deliver a full turnkey overhaul solution for bogies and brake systems on the 12 Stadler Variobahn trams.

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In Pictures: Trams at the Greatest Gathering in Derby

Posted on Monday 11 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

The centre piece of the Railway 200 celebrations this year saw a large-scale event take place at Alstom’s Litchurch Lane works in Derby – The Greatest Gathering. Obviously the main focus of the three-day event at the start of August … Continue reading →

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