New OLE training plan welcomed by UKTram Engineering Group

Posted on Saturday 22 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

Members of the UKTram Engineering Group have welcomed a plan to develop a training package on overhead live equipment which is said to be “hugely beneficial”. The plan is aimed at raising levels of OLE competence across the country’s tram systems and was unveiled at a meeting of the group in Manchester.

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Temporary change to Metrolink services through Piccadilly Gardens

Posted on Friday 21 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

As from Monday 24th October there will be a temporary service change for Manchester Metrolink services through Piccadilly Gardens. No trams will be running between St Peter’s Square and Piccadilly Gardens as a result of a delay in the planned track repairs which had originally been due to take place this month. The change is necessary to allow the continued safe operation of services.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool OMO 12

Posted on Friday 21 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

We have another black and white image of an OMO in Blackpool for this latest edition of “Picture in Time”.

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Tram passengers urged to give their views on dogs on Metrolink

Posted on Thursday 20 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

A survey into the pilot scheme which has seen dogs allowed on board Manchester Metrolink since the start of August will close at the end of October – and tram passengers are being urged to give their views before it closes to help inform a final decision on whether to make it a permanent fixture on the network.

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NET to start campaign against motorists who break car parking rules

Posted on Thursday 20 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit have started a campaign which will target inconsiderate motorists who break NET’s car parking rules at The Forest Park and Ride site. Enforcement patrols will be stepped up with new signage also being installed.

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In Pictures: Pwllheli & Llanbedrog 1 on display

Posted on Wednesday 19 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

In the article we head to Llanbedrog in north Wales to take a look at the sole surviving tramcar from the Pwllheli & Llandbedrog horse tramway which was cosmetically restored and put on display back in 2016. With the tram – numbered 1 – displayed in the open there has been some deterioration in its condition (mainly the roof) but it remains in a fairly sound condition.

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Edinburgh Trams staff given You are Tramtastic awards for excellent performance

Posted on Wednesday 19 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

Two members of staff at Edinburgh Trams have been given “You are Tramtastic” awards for their actions in assisting vulnerable members of the public when out on the tram network.

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In Pictures: Overhead support brackets start to go up in Edinburgh

Posted on Tuesday 18 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

It was reported earlier this month that the overhead wires for the Trams to Newhaven project in Edinburgh would start to be installed in November/December ahead of testing starting in early 2023. Now evidence of preparation for this work to take place is obvious with the brackets to support the wires being installed on Leith Walk.

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They’ve Run in 2022!

Posted on Tuesday 18 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

Thank you to everyone who has provided updates to this list which are now shown below.

The last time we brought you this round-up of heritage trams which have run in the British Isles this year it was April, so what changes have there been over the past (nearly) six months? Quite a few with more trams having been used in service on various tramways – it may not have been as many as expected but there have still been a varied selection in operation. To remind you of the purpose of this article: its to list all heritage trams which have run with passengers during the calendar year (including private hires but not testing). This list is correct to the best of our knowledge, but as always if you notice any errors or omissions please let us know (full contact details are available at the end of the article).

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Night at the Museum returns to Birkenhead

Posted on Monday 17 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its not often you get the chance to ride on a tram after dark on the Wirral Heritage Tramway in Birkenhead but on Friday 4th November you can as Night at the Museum returns. With a tram set to be in service between 1800 and 2100 the Transport Museum will also be lit up in this special event.

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Out and About: Edinburgh Airport tramstop

Posted on Monday 17 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its back to Edinburgh for today’s “Out and About”. This time we feature trams around the Airport stop – probably the least photographed of all the stop, most likely because its cost nearly £5 extra to get there than between any other stop of the system!

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Trams &: Manchester Metrolink 3010+3028 & bus

Posted on Sunday 16 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

Our “Trams &” series continues today as we again feature a tram alongside a bus – this time in Manchester.

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Metro opening plaque restored to former glory

Posted on Sunday 16 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

The commemorative plaque that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II unveiled when she officially opened the Tyne and Wear Metro in 1981 has been restored to its former glory as a mark of respect following her death in September.

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NET Commercial Manager to join “Big Sleep Out”

Posted on Sunday 16 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

Chris Williams, Commercial Manager at Nottingham Express Transit, is showing NET’s support for some of the most vulnerable people in the communities it serves by joining volunteers and supporters of the charity Framework for a “Big Sleep Out” at Nottingham Racecourse on Saturday 15th October.

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Drivers get used to Newhaven extension with new simulator

Posted on Saturday 15 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

It may still be several months before trams are able to run through to Newhaven but drivers are already in training with a new state of the art custom built simulator in use at Edinburgh Trams Gogar Depot.

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Around the World in Trams: Vienna 2597 & 4042+1442

Posted on Saturday 15 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

We move from Switzerland to Austria for this week’s edition of “Around the World in Trams” as we visit Vienna for the first of several views of the tramway in the Austrian capital.

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LRSSB appoint new Head of Safety Risk Management

Posted on Saturday 15 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board have recently appointed a new Head of Safety Risk Management to aid the development of a comprehensive, sector-wide risk model. Laura Reardon arrives at the LRSSB following 13 years experience in the rail industry and will also be responsible for working closely with individual networks on the administration, development and implementation of their own models.

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£3 million public realm works at four Metro stations announced

Posted on Saturday 15 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

South Tyneside Council have announced a £3 million investment programme to improve walking and cycling links at four Metro stations. The work will start from 10th October and go through until April 2023 at Chichester, Bede, Tyne Dock and Simonside stations.

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Emergency Incident Exercise at Crich

Posted on Friday 14 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

Friday 7th October was not a normal day at the Crich Tramway Village – the museum remained closed as it does on most Fridays throughout the season but it was still a hive of activity as it was used for an Emergency Incident Exercise which saw the Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service re-enact potential scenarios in case the worst ever happens in the future.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 14th October 2022

Posted on Friday 14 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

This week our photos come from the Anniversary Weekend in Blackpool:

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