Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Seaton tram mileage for June shows a far more normal month!

Posted on Wednesday 16 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

As usual, the latest Seaton Tramway newsletter provides details of how far each tram in the fleet travelled during the previous month. And after May saw 6 unusually come in second place, June is far more normal with the top … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams remind cyclists how to be safe around the tram

Posted on Wednesday 16 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

As we rapidly approach summer, and more people decide it’s a good excuse as any to get their lycra out for a bike ride, Edinburgh Trams have reminded would-be cyclists just how they should ride when around the trams.

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In Pictures: East Anglia Transport Museum celebrates the seaside!

Posted on Tuesday 15 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July saw the East Anglia Transport Museum hold their latest event with the “Seaside Special” taking place. As the name probably suggests to you this event had a seaside theme and transport wise that obviously … Continue reading →

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Model Tramway Exhibition: Sunday 27th July in Templecombe

Posted on Tuesday 15 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

The Tramway and Light Rail Society will be running a Model Tramway Exhibition in Templecombe on Sunday 27th July 2025.

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UKTram Board visits VLR in Coventry

Posted on Tuesday 15 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

During the testing/evaluation of Coventry Very Light Rail on a short demonstration line, members of the UKTram Board joined the people eager to get a ride on the innovative transport concept. They paid a visit to Coventry in early June … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Views at Crich in July 2025

Posted on Monday 14 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

This article sees us taking a pictorial look at the Crich Tramway Village again. These photos were taken on Saturday 5th July 2025 and with a Tramcar Sponsorship Organisation (TSO) meeting taking place some of their projects past, present and … Continue reading →

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LRSSB celebrate a year of “Two Lines = Stop” safety campaign

Posted on Monday 14 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

The Light Rail Standards and Safety Board (LRSSB) have been reflecting on the success of their major safety campaign aimed at reducing the number of collisions between pedestrians and trams a year after its initial launch. The “Two Lines = … Continue reading →

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Side by Side: Docklands Light Railway 54+37 & 47+86

Posted on Monday 14 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Another edition of “Side by Side” and this time we’re off to London’s Docklands Light Railway.

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Trams &: Blackpool 011 & bus

Posted on Sunday 13 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

We have another “Trams &” for you today and its Blackpool the location.

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Douglas Bay Horse Tramway needs your votes!

Posted on Sunday 13 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

The Douglas Bay Horse Tramway is up for a national award and they are looking for your votes to help them secure the 2025 Bucket and Spade top seaside experiences. The awards are voted for by the public with a … Continue reading →

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West Midlands Metro Bull almost ready as part of a summer packed full of events

Posted on Sunday 13 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

The school summer holidays are within touching distance and the West Midlands Metro are getting ready for an exciting few months of events in the region which can easily be reached by travelling on the tram. This will include the … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 13th July 2025

Posted on Sunday 13 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

We are off to Edinburgh for this weeks main site update photos:

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In Pictures: Metrolink trackworks update

Posted on Saturday 12 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

There is currently major trackwork taking place on Manchester Metrolink with a two month closure of the line between Piccadilly Gardens and Piccadilly. This is seeing new track laid in Piccadilly Gardens and on Aytoun Street, two areas which usually … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Prague 8435

Posted on Saturday 12 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Another edition of “Around the World in Trams” comes from Prague today.

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Public engagement events coming for Metro Merry Hill extension

Posted on Saturday 12 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

With the main construction works on phase two of the Black Country line to Merry Hill set to start this summer, the Midland Metro Alliance have announced plans for a series of public engagement events to let everyone know what … Continue reading →

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Isle of Man Transport recruit for new managerial role

Posted on Saturday 12 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

A new job opportunity has arisen on the Isle of Man with a role as Electrical, Quality and Safety Manager advertised – although if you’re interested you need to be quick with applications closing on 14th July!

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In Pictures: Latest from Birmingham Eastside extension

Posted on Friday 11 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

The West Midlands Metro network is currently the only UK tramway which is seeing any active extension/construction works taking place (although with recent government announcements that is something which should change in the next few years). There are two main … Continue reading →

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Tributes paid to Geoffrey Claydon

Posted on Friday 11 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Tributes have been paid across the tram and light rail sector to Geoffrey Claydon following his death at the age of 94. Geoffrey passed away on Monday 30th June after a short illness and had been a legal architect of … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 715

Posted on Friday 11 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

One final trip to Blackpool for this set of images in “Picture in Time”.

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams 267 receives Edinburgh Festival adverts

Posted on Thursday 10 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

For the second year in a row the tram which had advertised the Royal Highland Show has seen those adverts by some for the Edinburgh Festival. Whereas last year it was 257 which swapped adverts to the Edinburgh International Book … Continue reading →

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