Consultation launched to give passengers a chance to shape the future of the Metro

Posted on Thursday 3 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

Passengers who use the Tyne and Wear Metro are to be given an opportunity to shape the future of the network with a new consultation being launched in conjunction with Newcastle University’s Open Lab. This builds on the consultation carried out in 2020 to hone the design of the new Metro train fleet and will allow people to have their say on fares, timetables, ticketing options, accessibility and security.

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In Pictures: New tram depot at Carlton Colville continues to take shape

Posted on Wednesday 2 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

The East Anglia Transport Museum in Carlton Colville is probably currently home to the biggest heritage tram infrastructure project – the construction of a new tram depot and eventual extension to the tramway. Work on the new tram depot started at the end of June 2022 and now into October and excellent progress is being made on the structure.

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Tramlink ASLEF members to be re-balloted over latest pay offer

Posted on Wednesday 2 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

ASLEF members who are drivers at London Tramlink are set to be re-balloted over further potential industrial action. The re-ballot has been done as part of legislation which requires new ballots every six months (or every nine with employers agreement) but with members still unhappy with the offer on the table it is fully expected they will vote for more strikes later this year.

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Complaints from rugby fans over Edinburgh Trams service

Posted on Wednesday 2 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

Ever since the Edinburgh Trams system opened in May 2014 one of its biggest positives has been how it can move large crowds of people quickly and efficiently to big events – especially those taking place at BT Murrayfield Stadium. In what has been a well oiled system of services running up to every 3 minutes before and after rugby matches hundreds of people have been quickly moved from the city centre to the stadium. Unfortunately, on Saturday 29th October – the first of the Autumn Rugby Internationals – things didn’t go as smoothly as usual with complaints of delays.

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In Pictures: Jordan advert on Metrolink 3030

Posted on Tuesday 1 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

Another new advert to report on from Manchester Metrolink – 3030 has gone from an ad for Pension Bee to one for Jordan (the country). This is the third different advert that 3030 has carried in its operating career in Manchester.

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In Pictures: Work carries on at Talbot Gateway

Posted on Tuesday 1 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

The wait may be going on for news of when we may be able to enjoy a tram ride along Talbot Road on the Blackpool Tramway extension to North Station but that doesn’t mean nothing has been happening on the Talbot Gateway site where the terminus will be situated. We haven’t featured the former Wilko’s store site for a while as a lot of work doesn’t have a direct connection to the tramway but in this pictorial article we take a quick look at what has been happening recently.

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year returns to Seaton in February 2023

Posted on Tuesday 1 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition will be heading to the Seaton Tramway again from 10th February 2023 it has been confirmed. The exhibition features stunning images capturing fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breath-taking diversity of the natural world.

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Another delay for trams to Wolverhampton Railway Station

Posted on Monday 31 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

One to file under the “not really a surprise” category – it has been announced that the West Midlands Metro extension to Wolverhampton Railway Station has been delayed once more with trams now not expected to run until “Spring 2023”. The latest estimate had been Autumn 2022 but due to “unforeseen supply chain constraints” a further delay is now expected – it had originally been hoped it would open in 2020.

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NET performance suffers over a challenging summer

Posted on Monday 31 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

The reliability and punctuality on Nottingham Express Transit fell to its lowest levels for at least a year over the summer as a number of challenges led to issues with service performance. The high temperatures experienced plus supply chain issues are both blamed for the reduction in performance across the network.

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Out and About: Balloons in Blackpool

Posted on Monday 31 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

We return with another instalment of “Out and About” and this time we’re at the seaside!

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Trams &: Manchester Metrolink 3031 & bus

Posted on Sunday 30 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Trams &” we head to Manchester as we see one of the M5000s alongside a bus which was operating a Metrolink replacement service in March 2020.

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Metro Flow project reaches halfway point – and remains on schedule

Posted on Sunday 30 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

The project to dual 4.6km of track on the Tyne and Wear Metro in South Tyneside has reached its halfway point with the works remaining on schedule. 3km of new line has now been laid with a further 1.6km to follow over the coming weeks – the project is due to be completed by 4th December.

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NET target Uni students to use the trams

Posted on Sunday 30 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit have been attending Nottingham Trent University’s Wellbeing and Safety Fair to talk to students about the unique features that make the tram one of the safest ways to travel around the city. With a tramstop located at the University and student season tickets offering excellent value for money the tram is being marketed as an easy way to get around Nottingham.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 30th October 2022

Posted on Sunday 30 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

We go south for our photos this week as we feature the unique Seaton Tramway:

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In Pictures: 26 makes it two trams for Dudley!

Posted on Saturday 29 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Very Light Rail Innovation Centre at Dudley is now home to two West Midlands Metro Urbos3 trams with 26 joining 17 in being moved there for repair work to take place. 26 made the move on Friday 28th October, just three days after 17 had been transported, with Allely’s again being contracted to move the tram.

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Around the World in Trams: Vienna 4208

Posted on Saturday 29 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

We make one last stop in Vienna for today’s “Around the World in Trams” – and this time we head to the museum to see one of the trams sent to Europe from New York following World War II.

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Threat of strike action in Nottingham over pay for terminally ill staff

Posted on Saturday 29 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

There could be more strikes on a UK tramway if GMB Union members vote to take action over the treatment of two terminally ill staff employed on Nottingham Express Transit with the union alleging that they could be given pay cuts. If union members vote to take action its expected that there will be strikes on every Saturday leading up to Christmas.

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Man suffers injuries after falling from platform on Metrolink

Posted on Saturday 29 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

A man had to be taken to hospital with minor injuries after he fell from the platform at Didsbury Village stop on Saturday 22nd October. The Manchester Evening News reported that the man was leaning against the side of the tram when he fell between a double unit at approximately 1830. A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “At around 18:30 on 22nd October 2022, officers were called to a report of a man who had fallen off the platform at the Didsbury Village Metrolink Stop in Manchester. He received minor injuries and was taken to hospital as a precaution.” Metrolink services were temporarily suspended to and from East Didsbury whilst the emergency services were on the scene.

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In Pictures: Ashton services start to run to Crumpsall

Posted on Friday 28 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

As many of you will have seen a few days ago, Manchester Metrolink have introduced a temporary timetable for the next few weeks because of the delay in engineering works in Piccadilly Gardens. Originally due to take place this week they have now been delayed until the end of November because of issues with Metrolink’s rail supplier and as a result to ensure the continued safe operation of Metrolink its been necessary to introduce a revised service.

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Supertram fares to be capped at £2 from 1st November

Posted on Friday 28 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

Normally when we run a story on fare changes it includes the words “increase” but this time we can report on the introduction of a £2 fare cap on all tram and bus services in South Yorkshire as from 1st November. This is part of Oliver Coppard’s, the Mayor of South Yorkshire, bold plan to tackle the cost of living crisis and comes over two months ahead of national £2 cap on bus journeys due to be introduced between January and March 2023.

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