Loki’s Big Adventure at Crich Tramway Village

Posted on Sunday 29 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

This is probably the sort of story which would have been the “And Finally” item on the News at Ten in the past, a lost dog was found at the Crich Tramway Village and was subsequently reunited with its grateful owners.

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In Pictures: Temporary platform constructed at Haymarket Yards

Posted on Sunday 29 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

As we’ve recently reported on British Trams Online, there are overnight engineering works taking place on Edinburgh Trams which means that starting from Friday 27th October and until Sunday 12th November there will be no trams between Haymarket and Newhaven from 1900 to 0700 each night. Ahead of this work starting there was the construction of a temporary platform at Haymarket Yards, although this is not planned for use by passengers in normal working.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 29th October 2023

Posted on Sunday 29 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

One set of photos is included this week which comes from Manchester Metrolink in July 2023:

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In Pictures: Just another day at Crich

Posted on Saturday 28 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

In this pictorial article we take a visit to Crich to view some of the trams running in service on a Sunday during October as well as peeping into the Workshop where more progress has been made on the restoration of Blackpool 298. Keith Chadbourne is our photographer.

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Around the World in Trams: Riga 31760+31751

Posted on Saturday 28 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

We bring you one more photo from Riga in Latvia as part of the “Around the World in Trams” series and this time it’s a tram we’ve featured before but under a different number.

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Metro team up with hotel chain for tram travel discounts

Posted on Saturday 28 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro have started a new partnership with Switch Hospitality Management which will allow guests (and staff) at any hotel within the Switch portfolio to receive discounts of up to 10% on tram travel.

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Stagecoach Supertram maintenance works: Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th November

Posted on Saturday 28 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

Trams will not be running to Malin Bridge on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November with essential maintenance works due to be taking place.

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In Pictures: More ODAS fitted trams in Blackpool

Posted on Friday 27 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

The project to fit the modern Flexity2 trams in Blackpool with ODAS equipment has been continuing in recent weeks with a further three trams now having received the cameras required for the system to work. 004, 009 and 015 have now all been fitted with the cameras and were seen in service during mid-October.

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Next set of NET engineering works to see upgraded bus service

Posted on Friday 27 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

With one set of engineering works now completed on Nottingham Express Transit preparations are underway for the next set which will affect services to Toton Lane for a week from Saturday 28th October. And following passenger feedback there has been a change to the planned replacement bus service.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool 49

Posted on Friday 27 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another change of location for “Picture in Time” as we leave Blackpool and head to Crich for a photo of… a Blackpool tram!

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Former Lowestoft tram depot up for sale

Posted on Thursday 26 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

Do you fancy owning a former tram depot? If you do – and have a spare £875,000! – now is your chance as the former Lowestoft Corporation Tramways depot in Rotterdam Road has gone up for sale.

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Reduced Metro service to South Hylton after power cable damage

Posted on Thursday 26 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

Tyne and Wear Metro services between Pelaw and South Hylton have been reduced after damage to a cable which powers the overhead wires on the Network Rail owned line which requires emergency repairs to allow full services to resume.

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Crush load tests take place on Tyne and Wear Metro new trains

Posted on Thursday 26 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

The extensive testing programme for the new trains being built by Stadler for the Tyne and Wear Metro is continuing with the latest series concentrating on how they perform when they are full. The crush laden testing saw the trains being loaded with 39 tonnes of ballast to simulate a maximum customer loading.

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Tramway Terrace may not be demolished after all!

Posted on Wednesday 25 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

It was only a few days ago that we reported that the historic Tramway Terrace located in front of the horse tram stables in Douglas was to demolished after a recommendation from a safety inspection. But now there seems to be a possible reprieve with another inspection due to be undertaken.

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Edinburgh Trams Engineering Works: October & November 2023

Posted on Wednesday 25 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

Early morning and late evening services on Edinburgh Trams are set to be disrupted from late October to mid November to allow for essential engineering works to take place. Work will be undertaken on the points at West End and York Place and the chance will also be taken to for there to be maintenance checks to the overhead line equipment on the new Newhaven extension.

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3075 gets some beauty treatment

Posted on Tuesday 24 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink’s M5000 3075 has received another new advert following the removal of vinyls advertising Chester Zoo. Its now carrying vinyls for Caudalie skincare and beauty products.

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Seaton Tramway recommended to take on Seaton Jurassic

Posted on Tuesday 24 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

In 2016 the tourist offering in Seaton increased with the opening of Seaton Jurassic. Located next to the Seaton Tramway terminus in the town – and taking up a large portion of the car park – it was operated by the Devon Wildlife Trust but following the Covid pandemic the Trust announced in 2021 that they would stop operating the attraction due to the risk of financial investment needed. Since then the building has remained closed but that could all change next year if a proposal for the Seaton Tramway to take over the operation is ratified by the East Devon District Council (EDDC).

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In Pictures: 58 enters service on the West Midlands Metro

Posted on Monday 23 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

Friday 13th October saw the latest West Midlands Metro tram enter service with 58 carrying its first fare paying passengers. It didn’t last long in service on that first day though but it has since seen further use becoming the nineteenth of the Urbos100 trams to be used so far.

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Autumn Fun at Crich for Half Term

Posted on Monday 23 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

With Derbyshire school half term holidays taking place between Monday 30th October and Friday 3rd November, the Crich Tramway Village will once again be running an Autumn Fun event with various activities aimed at youngsters throughout the week.

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Out and About: More from Hollinsend – July 2023

Posted on Monday 23 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

“Out and About” recently spent some time at Hollinsend but in just a 20 minute stay there were even more excellent images captured so we head back there again today for this latest edition.

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