Author Archives: Gareth Prior

NET 207 returns to Nottingham

Posted on Tuesday 6 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

Incentro 207 – another long-term absentee from the operational tram ranks in Nottingham – is set to return to service in the near future following its return from Derby where it has been undergoing repairs.

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New Metro train delivery becomes an internet sensation

Posted on Tuesday 6 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

Francis Bourgeois, the social media megastar who has more than 3.3 million followers on TikTok, has released another video with two of the new trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro featuring in their delivery during December 2025.

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Metrolink 3003 back in fleet livery

Posted on Monday 5 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink 3003 is the latest tram to see its advertising vinyls removed and return to fleet livery after its short-lived advert was stripped at the end of December 2025.

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15 Years Apart: Nottingham Express Transit 202

Posted on Monday 5 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

Having been interrupted during December 2025 when we were due to be running “15 Years Apart” we will be returning to the series for the next few weeks. As a reminder the idea behind this series is that we feature … Continue reading →

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Out and About: West Midlands Metro – December 2025

Posted on Sunday 4 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

We go “Out and About” again and it’s the West Midlands Metro that is the location for this latest outing.

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UKTram celebrate a year of progress, partnership and opportunity

Posted on Sunday 4 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

As is the norm at the end of the year we start to look back on our achievements over the past 12 months and UKTram are no different with their review of 2025 celebrating not only a brilliant year for … Continue reading →

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Metrocar makes its longest journey yet!

Posted on Sunday 4 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

A Tyne and Wear Metrocar is set to make its West End debut! Whilst admittedly its not a real Metrocar, it will be a life-sized replica of 4001 which is part of the set for the play Gerry & Sewell, … Continue reading →

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Jane Cole recognised in King’s New Year’s Honours List

Posted on Saturday 3 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

Jane Cole, who has been the Managing Director of Blackpool Transport Services Limited for past 12 years, has been recognised for services to public transport and the local community. Jane has been awarded an OBE having spent 12 years at … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 3rd January 2026

Posted on Saturday 3 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

Happy New Year! Once again please accept my apologies for the disruption in updates to British Trams Online since early December 2025 – and a big thanks to everyone who checked in to see if everything was OK. We should … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Debrecen 518 & 511

Posted on Saturday 3 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

We start off another year of “Around the World in Trams” and for January 2026 it will be a case of anything goes as we will dart all over the world for the next five editions!

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January sales reach Nottingham Express Transit

Posted on Saturday 3 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

Regular users of Nottingham Express Transit are set to enjoy savings if they buy their season tickets during January with special offers available until 31st January 2026.

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South Yorkshire Supertram service change: Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th January 2026

Posted on Saturday 3 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th January will see changes to the service on South Yorkshire Supertram to allow Network Rail to complete essential bridge repairs close to Meadowhall South.

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams splits in two for Hogmanay

Posted on Friday 2 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

With Edinburgh being the centrepiece of Hogmanay celebrations with major events taking place in and around the iconic Princes Street, the trams in the city have to operate a revised service. Before the extension to Newhaven was opened this just … Continue reading →

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New Metro ticket gates go live at Regent Centre

Posted on Friday 2 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

Regent Centre has become the latest station on the Tyne and Wear Metro network to receive automatic ticket gates. This is all part of North East Mayor Kim McGuinness’ pledge to make public transport safer and to also reduce fare … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Midland Metro 07

Posted on Friday 2 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

And for the last time in this series “Picture in Time” comes from Midland Metro.

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Discounted tram travel for British Junior Squash Open ticket holders

Posted on Thursday 1 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

The latest partnership between the West Midlands Metro and local organisations has been announced which will allow anyone going to see the British Junior Squash Open in Birmingham the chance to get 15% off an all zone ticket.

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Last few tickets remain for Blackpool Illumination Tours

Posted on Thursday 1 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

Its been a brief and limited season but your last chance to take HMS Blackpool, the Illuminated Frigate, on an Illumination Tour is here with just two more nights of tours to come. The Frigate will set sail on Friday … Continue reading →

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Driving training complete on new Metro fleet

Posted on Thursday 1 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

All Tyne and Wear Metro drivers have now completed their training on the new Stadler trains, marking another milestone in the introduction of the new fleet of 46 trains. Over 200 members of Metro train crew, including drivers and operations … Continue reading →

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Firefighters start to use old Metrocar

Posted on Wednesday 31 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

Amongst all the departures from the Tyne and Wear Metro network recently, not all have been on a final one-way trip to the scrapman. Of course, we have seen 4001 enter preservation but there is also 4019 which has been … Continue reading →

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Light Rail Operators Committee meet in Nottingham

Posted on Wednesday 31 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

Thursday 4th December 2025 saw the latest meeting of UKTram’s Light Rail Operators Committee (LROC) take place at Nottingham Express Transit’s depot at Wilkinson Street. This saw operators meet to discuss operational performance, shared challenges and best practice.

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