Around the World in Trams: Stuttgart 276

Posted on Saturday 25 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

We have time for one more photo from Stuttgart before we move on to our next location in “Around the World in Trams”.

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In Pictures: A look at some of 2023’s Metrolink advertising liveries

Posted on Saturday 25 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

2023 has been another year of a varied selection of all over adverts being carried on trams in the Manchester Metrolink fleet. Whilst we have featured most of these at some point during the year there have been a small selection which have evaded the cameras of our contributors but in this article we take a look at a couple of those which have been, or still are, carried on the M5000s.

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Luas tram attacked in Dublin disturbances

Posted on Saturday 25 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

One of the Alstom Citadis trams which operate the service on Dublin’s Luas tram network has become a casualty of the disturbances which took place in the city centre on the night of Thursday 23rd November. The disturbances happened after a multiple stabbing happened earlier the same day.

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In Pictures: 232 waits for repairs in Nottingham

Posted on Friday 24 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

Back on 12th June 2023, Nottingham Express Transit 232 derailed at Bulwell in an incident which is currently being investigated by the RAIB. The tram hasn’t been seen in service since and is currently stored in the yard at Wilkinson Street Depot awaiting repairs to take place.

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Edinburgh Trams service suspended to Newhaven

Posted on Friday 24 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

A potential fault has been discovered on the overhead line equipment between Ocean Terminal and Newhaven leading to the tram service between these stops being suspended from the start of service on Friday 24th November. Edinburgh Trams made the announcement the previous evening with details of ticket acceptance on local bus services.

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Picture in Time: Glasgow 1297 & Sheffield 510

Posted on Friday 24 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

We stay at Crich for this week’s “Picture in Time” but where last time out we were in 1979, this time we go back about another five years.

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Big Heritage confirm their commitment to trams at the Wirral Transport Museum

Posted on Thursday 23 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

A few days ago we reported on the news that Wirral Council and Big Heritage CIC had concluded their deal which would see the latter take over the running of the Wirral Transport Museum on a 28 year lease. This was based on a press release from the Council which although containing a brief quote from Big Heritage had very little detail and included no mention of the trams. Now a couple of days later and Big Heritage have released their own full statement which confirms that they are committed to the tramway, although there does still remain some negotiations in that regard. There is a lot to dissect from the Big Heritage statement, which includes the news that Lisbon 730 will be heading to Beamish, and we’ll do our best here to report on what has been revealed.

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Seaton Tramway win again at the Devon Tourism Awards

Posted on Thursday 23 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Seaton Tramway are once again celebrating after they walked away with four awards at the 14th Devon Tourism Awards, held on 16th November at Torquay’s Riviera International Conference Centre.

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UKTram appoint new Chair

Posted on Thursday 23 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

Stephen Edwards has been appointed as the new Chair of UKTram, the organisation that represents the country’s light rail sector. Stephen joins the organisation with a successful background in strategic development, business planning and operations management, most recently as Executive Director and Director General of South Yorkshire PTE.

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In Pictures: 52 completes the Urbos100 order for the West Midlands Metro

Posted on Wednesday 22 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

Wednesday 22nd November saw the last of the current confirmed order of CAF Urbos100 trams for the West Midlands Metro with 52 arriving at Wednesbury Depot. This concludes the delivery of all 21 in the order, a process which started on 28th April 2021 when 39 was delivered.

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Metro 4001 takes to the stage – kind of!

Posted on Wednesday 22 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

If you went to Newcastle’s Live Theatre to see a performance of Gerry and Sewell you may have been in for a surprise as on stage there is a full-sized replica of original Metrocar 4001! Finished off in the original yellow and white livery the replica is part of the set for the play which is played at the theatre earlier in November.

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Big Heritage take over running of Wirral Transport Museum

Posted on Tuesday 21 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

Wirral Council have confirmed that Big Heritage Community Interest Company (CIC) have officially taken over the running of the Wirral Transport Museum on a 28 year lease. Negotiations between the two parties have been ongoing for some time but have now been concluded with work now expected to start planning for the reopening of the museum.

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Sting goes for a ride on the Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Tuesday 21 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

When you’re given the Freedom of North Tyneside what’s the best way to get there to collect the award? Travel on the Tyne and Wear Metro of course! That’s exactly how music legend Sting travelled (after initially heading the wrong way by getting on a train to South Shields!) to get his award from the Exchange 1856 building in North Shields.

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In Pictures: 33 on test in the West Midlands

Posted on Monday 20 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

The latest tram to have been returned to Wednesbury after repairs at Dudley is now back on the road to return having started tests on the mainline. 33 has been back at Wednesbury since 11th August 2023 when it was delivered on Bilston Road and towed back to the depot and now after further attention at the depot it has been spotted undergoing tests.

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New report says Tramway Terrace is repairable

Posted on Monday 20 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

From it will have to be demolished, to we’re have another survey on it, to it is repairable after all – its been a bit of a mixed month for the historic Tramway Terrace in Douglas. The latest on the latest saga in relation to heritage transport on the Isle of Man is that after an independent survey ordered by the Isle of Man Government’s Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture there is hope for the building’s future with this concluding that it is feasible for work to take place to complete repairs.

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Out and About: Beamish – August 2023

Posted on Monday 20 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

In this latest “Out and About” we make a visit to Beamish to see what was in operation at the start of August – and find that four trams were running!

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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: Alan Turing Way

Posted on Sunday 19 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

It is time for another edition of “Manchester Metrolink Then & Now” as we continue to view a couple of photos of Metrolink lines during initial construction and after services began.

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In Pictures: The forgotten Blackpool Brush Car?

Posted on Sunday 19 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

With Brush Cars in the news again recently following the move of the Fylde Transport Trust’s 634 from Blackpool to the East Anglia Transport Museum we now take a look at what could be described as the forgotten Blackpool Brush Car. 626 was one of three of the single deck Railcoaches to undergo a major overhaul in the 1990s featuring some modern features but whereas the other two (630 and 631) have enjoyed a secure future since, this tram has not been so lucky.

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West Midlands Metro dogs on trams trial to end – but dogs to still travel until final decision made

Posted on Sunday 19 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Dogs on Trams pilot scheme which has allowed well behaved pet dogs to travel on West Midlands Metro services for a three month period is due to end on Wednesday 15th November. But before a final decision can be made it has been decided to allow the scheme to continue. This will also allow people to submit their feedback to be considered by West Midlands Metro ahead of a decision.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 19th November 2023

Posted on Sunday 19 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its back to the Isle of Man for our latest set of photos:

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