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Old and New – Blackpool Tramway: Wilton Parade
Its another “Old and New” coming from the Blackpool Tramway and this time we are in the vicinity of Wilton Parade on North Promenade.
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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams – November 2025
In this latest edition of “Out and About” we head off to Edinburgh for another look at one of the advert liveries on the network.
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Metrolink strikes set for December
Unite the Union have confirmed that their members have voted in favour of strike action on Manchester Metrolink with the first strike set to take place between Friday 5th and Sunday 7th December 2025. The strike comes over concerns about … Continue reading
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Mayor of East Midlands launches Big Transport Conversation
With the advent of Metro Mayors covering large conurbations across the UK there has been a lot of talk of what they can do to improve transport, indeed in some cases these have been followed through on with plans for … Continue reading
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2025 Supertram Improvement Works come to an end
£12.8 million has been invested in improving the South Yorkshire Supertram network this year, with Mayor of South Yorkshire Oliver Coppard hailing the completion of the major works following the conclusion of rail replacement works at Infirmary Road.
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In Pictures: Two returning advertisers in Edinburgh
Say what you like about adverts in Edinburgh (and we know there are lots of you who are not keen on them!) but companies obviously think it works as a medium to get their products out there to the public, … Continue reading
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Around the World in Trams: Rome 9111
Time for another “Around the World in Trams” which again features a photo from the Italian city of Rome.
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What’s New on British Trams Online? 22nd November 2025
Photos this week feature the last event of 2025 at Crich – Tramlight:
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Blackpool Transport launch Festive Family Saver ticket
As we creep ever more towards Christmas and all the demands that brings, whether that be shopping trips or various activities, Blackpool Transport have launched a special Festive Family Saver Ticket. This ticket is valid for up to 2 adults … Continue reading
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In Pictures: Sale Water Park becomes a Metrolink terminus for a weekend
The weekend of Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November saw more engineering works taking place on Manchester Metrolink, and as always that led to inevitable service changes with trams unable to run through Trafford Bar for both days. One of … Continue reading
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In Pictures: Brighton 53 restoration update
The restoration of Brighton 53 is one of a number of projects being undertaken across the UK by small groups and societies, and is one that we have featured occasionally on these pages. In this article we return to Sussex … Continue reading
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Overhead line damage causes Supertram disruption
There has been major disruption to services on the South Yorkshire Supertram network following overhead line damage in two separate locations. The problems were first reported early on Friday 21st November 2025, leading to service changes for the rest of … Continue reading
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Picture in Time: Sunderland 16
“Picture in Time” today stays at Beamish but for the first time in this latest series of photo we change trams!
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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams 262 back in service – with a new vinyl wrap attached
Whilst its not as long-term as many other examples across tramways in the UK, Edinburgh Trams 262 has now returned to service after a six month absence. And in doing so it has a new look with its previous wrap … Continue reading
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New Blackpool Tramway timetable to be introduced
A new timetable is to be introduced on the Blackpool Tramway from Sunday 30th November as the busier period for the trams comes to an end once again. This new timetable will still see trams running up to every 10 … Continue reading
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13% increase in NET passengers during 2025 Goose Fair
An enhanced timetable and an increase in trust of the network saw a 13% increase in passenger numbers on Nottingham Express Transit during the recent Goose Fair when compared with the event in 2024.
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In Pictures: 015 latest in Blackpool to lose external advertising
And just like that the last of expired adverts from operational Flexity2 trams in Blackpool have been removed! Following quickly on from the removal of adverts on 009, 015 has also now seen its long-term ads promoting Blackpool Transport’s own … Continue reading
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Supertram fares changes approved
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) have confirmed new fares for travel on South Yorkshire Supertram. The majority will be frozen at their current levels, although the long-distance single fare will be reduced as part of measures from the … Continue reading
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New survey shows increased satisfaction with NET
A new survey completed by behavioural science expert, Mindfield Research, has shown that satisfaction rates amongst customers of Nottingham Express Transit have increased by 17% year on year since 2023.
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In Pictures: Metrolink 3102 back to advertising already
Last week we reported how Manchester Metrolink 3102 had lost its previous advert – and now after around a week with it running in fleet livery its back with another vinyl wrap! This time the tram is advertising JD Sports … Continue reading
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