UKTram optimistic for 2022

Posted on Tuesday 25 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

UKTram – the industry body representing tram and light rail networks in the UK – are optimistic that 2022 will be a positive year for the sector with government funding for new and existing systems alongside the publication of what is described as a bold new strategy for the future of light rail.

Continue reading →

Posted in UKTram | Comments Off on UKTram optimistic for 2022

Douglas Bay Horse Tramway “extension” on hold

Posted on Monday 24 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

It may be a new year but unfortunately its still the same old Douglas Bay Horse Tramway saga and the “will it, won’t it” run all the way to the Sea Terminal. And the latest seems to be rather inevitably in the negative category as the new Infrastructure Minister has said that there has been enough disruption for businesses in Douglas and that the plan to “extend” the line will not be considered for some time.

Continue reading →

Posted in Douglas Bay Horse Tramway | 1 Comment

Full timetable resumes on NET

Posted on Monday 24 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit are running their full timetable for the first time since December after the driver shortages they have been suffering started to improve. The full Monday to Saturday service was reintroduced from Monday 24th January 2022 which sees trams running between 7 and 10 minutes on each line at peak times giving the central section trams every 3-5 minutes.

Continue reading →

Posted in Nottingham Express Transit | Comments Off on Full timetable resumes on NET

Trams in Video: Prague – Hlubocepy to Sidliste Barrandov

Posted on Monday 24 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

We return to Prague again for another “Trams in Video”. This video shows the fairly recent extension of the tramway from Hlubocepy to Sidliste Barrandov with the modern stops seen along the length of the line which was completely relaid during 2020.

Continue reading →

Posted in Around the World in Trams, Trams in Video | Comments Off on Trams in Video: Prague – Hlubocepy to Sidliste Barrandov

Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Central – Shipstone Street

Posted on Sunday 23 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Stop by Stop” we are again in Nottingham as we feature the last outbound stop on the Hyson Green loop.

Continue reading →

Posted in Nottingham Express Transit, Stop by Stop | Comments Off on Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Central – Shipstone Street

In Pictures: Works in Birmingham City Centre

Posted on Sunday 23 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

It looks as if it just as well that tram services haven’t resumed beyond Bull Street in Birmingham City Centre as over the past week there has been further work taking place around the tram tracks. This has included work on Corporation Street and close to Grand Central with tactile strips being installed adjacent to the official crossings (which will in all likelihood have no impact at all in people just walking where the want!).

Continue reading →

Posted in West Midlands Metro | Comments Off on In Pictures: Works in Birmingham City Centre

Out and About: Haymarket in Edinburgh

Posted on Sunday 23 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

We have another edition of “Out and About” today as we are again in Edinburgh and feature a tram with the backdrop of more development work.

Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh Trams, Out and About | Comments Off on Out and About: Haymarket in Edinburgh

What’s New on British Trams Online? 23rd January 2022

Posted on Sunday 23 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

More photos from November 2021 as part of this week’s main site update – this time from Manchester Metrolink:

Continue reading →

Posted in Manchester Metrolink, Site News | Comments Off on What’s New on British Trams Online? 23rd January 2022

In Pictures: Concrete pour on Leith Walk

Posted on Saturday 22 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

As well as the work underway at Picardy Place there remain several other active worksites along the route of the Trams to Newhaven project as work continues to move on at a pace. One of those sites is on Leith Walk at Pilrig, close to the site of the infamous Pilrig Muddle, as we see in this latest update.

Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh Trams | Comments Off on In Pictures: Concrete pour on Leith Walk

Around the World in Trams: Kolkata 210

Posted on Saturday 22 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

We head back to Kolkata for this latest edition of “Around the World in Trams” as we feature another of the trams running on India’s last tramway.

Continue reading →

Posted in Around the World in Trams | Comments Off on Around the World in Trams: Kolkata 210

Metro Flow project officially gets underway

Posted on Saturday 22 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Metro Flow project – which will see three sections of track between Pelaw and Bede on the Tyne and Wear Metro doubled to increase service frequencies, reduce journey times and improve reliability – has officially got underway at a special ceremony. The £100m project is being mostly funded from the Government’s Transforming Cities Fund and will see a major 12 week closure of the line between September and December this year.

Continue reading →

Posted in Tyne and Wear Metro | Comments Off on Metro Flow project officially gets underway

Out and About: More from Sheffield

Posted on Saturday 22 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its time for “Out and About” which in this edition is taking a look at the two classes of tram which run on the Stagecoach Supertram network.

Continue reading →

Posted in Out and About, South Yorkshire Supertram | Comments Off on Out and About: More from Sheffield

Blackpool to host Vintage Weekend in February

Posted on Friday 21 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

The weekend of Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th February will give enthusiasts and the general public alike another chance to enjoy hop-on, hop-off heritage tram tours in Blackpool with the first special event weekend of 2022 now confirmed. As well as the hop-on, hop-off tours (using 6 trams on each day) there will be the popular depot tours, bus tours and three evening tours using the Western Train. There may be plenty to keep you occupied over the weekend but to enjoy it its going to cost you with another not insignificant price increase put in place.

Continue reading →

Posted in Blackpool Tramway | Comments Off on Blackpool to host Vintage Weekend in February

Zones on the way for ticketing on the West Midlands Metro

Posted on Friday 21 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

How ticket prices are calculated for travel on the West Midlands Metro is set to change from Spring 2022 it has been announced with new Ticket Zones due to be introduced. With the aim of providing greater fairness and flexibility for passengers the network will be split into four zones (although the split of these zones has yet to be announced) with both individual and cross-zone tickets to be available.

Continue reading →

Posted in West Midlands Metro | Comments Off on Zones on the way for ticketing on the West Midlands Metro

Picture in Time: Blackpool Centenary 645 & Balloon 719

Posted on Friday 21 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Picture in Time” we are featuring a single decker and a double decker tram operating on the Blackpool Tramway during September 2010.

Continue reading →

Posted in Blackpool Tramway, Picture in Time | Comments Off on Picture in Time: Blackpool Centenary 645 & Balloon 719

In Pictures: Works underway at Picardy Place

Posted on Thursday 20 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

Work on the Trams to Newhaven project in Edinburgh has now resumed after the Christmas and New Year shutdown and one area which has seen an extension of the worksite during January is that closest to the current line from London Street to York Place. The site has been extended across the Broughton Street/Picardy Place junction which has seen a number of road closures and bus diversions put into place.

Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh Trams | Comments Off on In Pictures: Works underway at Picardy Place

Artists sought for art works on Metro’s new trains

Posted on Thursday 20 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

Nexus has just launched a major new arts commission for the Tyne and Wear Metro with artists wanted to create large-scale new works for the interiors of 46 new trains currently being bult by Stadler and due to start entering service from 2023. The selected works will be displayed on each new train’s end walls facing into the seating areas.

Continue reading →

Posted in Tyne and Wear Metro | Comments Off on Artists sought for art works on Metro’s new trains

Another trailer to be restored on the Manx Electric Railway

Posted on Wednesday 19 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

It has been announced that Manx Electric Railway trailer 50 is to be restored to service after agreement was reached with Isle of Man Transport for a team of dedicated volunteers to work on the vehicle which last saw passenger use in 1978. This becomes the latest volunteer led project on the Manx Electric Railway in recent years as yet another long withdrawn vehicle is readied for its chance to shine once more.

Continue reading →

Posted in Manx Electric Railway | Comments Off on Another trailer to be restored on the Manx Electric Railway

In Pictures: Little progress to show at Wilko’s

Posted on Wednesday 19 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its looking likely that there will be little to show on progress of the Blackpool Tramway extension for some time with a lot of focus on the overall Talbot Gateway project currently on the construction of the hotel and removing the High Street pedestrian walkway. This article takes a look at the current scene of the tramway infrastructure on the former Wilko’s site close to Blackpool North Railway Station.

Continue reading →

Posted in Blackpool Tramway | 3 Comments

Out and About: Heritage trams in Blackpool

Posted on Wednesday 19 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

For the majority of this series we are “Out and About” taking a look at modern trams running but we have a bit of a change today as we feature heritage trams running in Blackpool.

Continue reading →

Posted in Blackpool Tramway, Out and About | Comments Off on Out and About: Heritage trams in Blackpool