They’ve Run in 2022!

Posted on Monday 18 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Easter was traditionally the start of the operating season for heritage trams, and whilst that has changed in recent years with all year round operation at some lines in the UK it seems that it marks a good starting point to take a look at which heritage trams have run across the British Isles so far during 2022. As a reminder this lists all heritage trams which have run with passengers during the year – that includes private hires but not those which have just been testing. This list is correct as far as we know it at the moment, 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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British Trams Online Survey: You said – we respond!

Posted on Monday 18 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

A huge thanks to everyone who completed the recent British Trams Online: Have Your Say survey. Whilst a lot of the results actually told me what we already knew the open text responses have made some interesting points and as promised I have now been able to respond to some of those, if only to show I have actually read each and every one!

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Stanley Road

Posted on Sunday 17 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

On we go with “Stop by Stop” as we carry on towards Fleetwood.

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Metro performance falls as old style poster returns!

Posted on Sunday 17 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Performance on the Tyne and Wear Metro has fallen again in the latest four week period and after a couple of years where there have been no reasons for service problems the poster has returned to its old format where it gives more detail than just what they are doing to make the system clean and safe.

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Out and About: Springtime in Hillsborough

Posted on Sunday 17 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

“Out and About” is back in Sheffield today with spring having sprung around Hillsborough.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 17th April 2022

Posted on Sunday 17 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

We have an Easter bonus set of photos for you this week as we bring you three new collections (aka we’ve included what would have been added last week if we’d had the time!). Photos come from Sheffield, Nottingham and a heritage tram retrospective from Blackpool:

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Supertram launch Re-connect campaign

Posted on Saturday 16 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Stagecoach Supertram have launched a new campaign aiming to get people to use public transport again. “Re-connect” is using specially created artwork by local artist Luke Horton which is being affixed to tram windows in an attempt to encourage people to ditch their cars in order to travel on the trams once more.

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Around the World in Trams: Bern 18

Posted on Saturday 16 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Continuing our look at the varied trams in the collection at the Lucerne Transport Museum this is another instalment of “Around the World in Trams”.

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Metro passengers urged to switch from paper tickets to save money

Posted on Saturday 16 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Nexus are encouraging passengers on the Tyne and Wear Metro to switch from paper tickets to Pop Pay As You Go to save money on the cost of travel across the network. Pop ticket prices will not be increasing in 2022 and give a saving of 85p per journey.

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Out and About: Heritage trams in Blackpool

Posted on Saturday 16 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

“Out and About” goes heritage today as we head to Blackpool to see driver training take place and a stunning line-up of trams at Rigby Road.

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West Midlands Metro extension works in Dudley continue with concrete pour

Posted on Friday 15 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Away from the high-profile lack of trams on the current West Midlands Metro there continues to be good progress on adding additional lines to the network in the future with the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill extension having recently hit another milestone. The 11km extension, due to open in 2023, has seen a concrete pour following on from the laying of the first new track in Dudley Town Centre.

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New card validators being installed on Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Friday 15 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

With Edinburgh Trams set to introduce improved contactless ticketing options in the future, new validators are currently being installed at stops. The current validators are used by passengers to touch-on their Ridacards, concession passes and other smartcards to validate them before travelling but in the future the new machines will enable contactless payment methods to be used without the need to purchase a paper or electronic ticket.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Brush 623

Posted on Friday 15 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

In this instalment of “Picture in Time”, we take a look at Blackpool Brush 623 in the sunshine in September 1976.

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SNP promise further Edinburgh Trams extensions if they win Council elections

Posted on Thursday 14 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

The political hot potato of extending Edinburgh Trams is showing no sign of going away with the Scottish National Party manifesto for the upcoming council elections promising to build new lines to the north and south if they retain power. You won’t be surprised to know that their enthusiasm for extending the network do not spread across the whole political spectrum!

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New Metro train driving simulator gets the once over

Posted on Thursday 14 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

A driving simulator which will be used to train drivers on the Tyne and Wear Metro’s new trains before they are introduced from next year is currently being built in France and a team from the Metro Futures, Learning and Development and Train Crew teams have recently been over to run the rule over it.

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Late night trams in Edinburgh for Terminal V festival

Posted on Thursday 14 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams will be running extra late night services on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th April to cater for those attending the Terminal V festival at the Royal Highland Centre with shuttle buses linking the site with Ingliston Park and Ride too.

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Nottingham Contactless launched across transport modes

Posted on Wednesday 13 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Travel on certain public transport operators across Nottingham has now become a lot simpler with the introduction of “Nottingham Contactless”, said to be the first Oyster-style contactless ticketing system in the country outside London. There is a catch though, it is only valid for travel on Nottingham Express Transit, Nottingham City Transport buses and Linkbuses operated by CT4N.

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Parents urged to check in with their children after string of attacks on Greater Manchester public transport

Posted on Wednesday 13 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

After a spate of attacks on public transport in Greater Manchester – trams, trains and buses – parents are being urged to check in with their children to make sure they know what they are up to. Rocks, bricks and stones have been thrown at public transport over the past few months leading to injuries for both staff and passengers with the Greater Manchester TravelSafe Partnership (TSP) now increasing patrols to prevent similar incidents from occurring.

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Another award win for the Seaton Tramway!

Posted on Wednesday 13 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Seaton Tramway in Devon are celebrating after winning yet another award! This time they were victorious at the prestigious Heritage Railway Association Awards which were held in Birmingham during March.

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Surprise! Another tram arrives on Metrolink

Posted on Tuesday 12 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Monday 11th April saw a bit of a surprise turn up in Manchester as the latest M5000 was delivered – not only coming just over a week since the last delivery but also a rare midweek delivery. 3139 was the tram that caught us by surprise (we were going to say everyone by surprise but we presume Metrolink were expecting it to arrive!).

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