In Pictures: Substation works on Trams to Newhaven project

Posted on Wednesday 7 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

Since work began on the construction phase of the Trams to Newhaven project in Edinburgh much of the progress we have featured has been concentrated on the preparation for and the actual installation of tracks. But recently, in addition to this, work has also commenced on the construction of two new substations.

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More frequent tram services in Blackpool from 11th July

Posted on Wednesday 7 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

Trams will be running more frequently on the Blackpool Tramway from Sunday 11th July in the latest timetable change as a more usual summer service resumes. Exact details of the timetable haven’t yet been revealed but it would seem there will be intermediate services between Starr Gate and Little Bispham running in addition to a tram every 15 minutes to Fleetwood.

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More revised services for Metrolink

Posted on Wednesday 7 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

No Manchester Metrolink services will be able to run through Victoria for four days starting on Thursday 8th July to allow urgent utility repairs to be undertaken by Electricity North West. This is all to do with the fire at Balloon Street which saw a disruption to services last month and comes after an investigation between TfGM and Electricity North West into the cause of the fire.

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Nexus unveil final interior design of new Metro trains

Posted on Tuesday 6 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

Nexus has finalised the design options for the interior of the new Stadler built trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro network after one of the most far-reaching public consultations the global rail industry has seen. 23,000 responses were received from customers, employees and specialist user groups which has resulted in comprehensive improvements and option selection compared to the original design.

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In Pictures: Overhead installation resumes on Talbot Road

Posted on Tuesday 6 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

Over the past few weeks a lot of our attention on the Blackpool Tramway extension up Talbot Road to Blackpool North Railway Station has been on the former Wilko’s site where track has finally start to be laid but the next few weeks are likely to see a slight shift in focus with the resumption of overhead installation.

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Seaton Tramway reaches final of Muddy Stilettos Awards

Posted on Tuesday 6 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

The Seaton Tramway has now reached the finals of the Muddy Stilettos Awards for Devon having gone through the earlier nomination stage. Up for the Best Family Attraction they now need your votes to help them win the award!

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Help to return Blackpool Works Car 1 to the rails at Heaton Park

Posted on Monday 5 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

It has been six years since Blackpool Works Car 1 (formerly numbered 752 and used as a Railgrinder during its operating career in Blackpool) last ran at the Heaton Park Tramway but plans are now afoot to return the tram to operational condition with an appeal for funds having recently been launched.

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Kingsway Tram Tunnel to be opened as part of Hidden London events

Posted on Monday 5 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

Over the past 18 months or so one of the most popular series of articles we have run on British Trams Online has been “Still Standing” where we have taken a look at some of those first generation tramway structures which are still in situ. One feature of this series was the Kingsway Tram Tunnel in central London where we took a look at what can still be seen from the outside but now the London Transport Museum are offering tours of the tunnel for the first time as part of their Hidden London series of events.

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Whatever Happened To? Crich Tramathon 2005 – London County Council 106

Posted on Monday 5 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

In today’s edition of “Whatever Happened To?” we take a look at London County Council 106 another of the trams to run during the 2005 Tramathon at Crich.

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They’ve Run in 2021!

Posted on Monday 5 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

We take another look at which heritage trams have run so far in 2021 – either in passenger service or other public use (such as tram driving experiences). As always this is what we understand to be the complete picture although please do update us if there are any error or omissions.

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – Bramcote Lane

Posted on Sunday 4 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its time again for “Stop by Stop” as our journey on Nottingham Express Transit continues.

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In Pictures: Platform repairs at North Pier

Posted on Sunday 4 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

Over the past couple of weeks the southbound stop at North Pier on the Blackpool Tramway has been seeing some work which has meant part of the platform has been closed off. With a different part of the platform being affected each week trams have stopped accordingly on the platform to still allow access on and off the tram. As trams are currently only boardable at either of the centre double doors this isn’t a problem as the length of platform still available allows both of these to be accessible by passengers.

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Lockdown Walks: Stagecoach Supertram 111

Posted on Sunday 4 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

We return to Sheffield City Centre for this latest edition of “Lockdown Walks”.

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Reminder: Zoom presentations on the tramways and railways of the Isle of Man

Posted on Sunday 4 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

Remember for those of you interested in the Zoom presentations on the tramway and railways of the Isle of Man they will be taking place on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th July. Anyone can join the rehearsal showings at 2000 on each day (a far more sociable hour for our UK readers!) with more details of what to expect and how to access it shown below.

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Drone footage released of Trams to Newhaven project construction progress

Posted on Saturday 3 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

The Trams to Newhaven project – which will see trams running beyond the current Edinburgh Trams city centre terminus at York Place to Newhaven via Leith Walk and Ocean Terminal – has continued to make excellent progress throughout the spring months (although Covid has caused some delays to the original schedule). To show this progress a new video has been released showing drone footage of the construction underway.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 3rd July 2021

Posted on Saturday 3 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

It’s another double-helping of photos this week:

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Around the World in Trams: Melbourne 496 & San Francisco 1057

Posted on Saturday 3 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

We head off to San Francisco again in this edition of “Around the World in Trams” as we feature a tram a long way from home.

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Police Dogs in training at Crich!

Posted on Saturday 3 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

The versality of the museum site at the Crich Tramway Village has been shown once again with Derbyshire Police recently using it to help train dog handlers and their search dogs ahead of their important roles in searching for drugs, cash, firearms and ammunition.

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Lockdown Walks: Edinburgh Trams 258

Posted on Saturday 3 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its off to Edinburgh for this edition of “Lockdown Walks” as we venture out of the city centre to Gogar Depot.

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In Pictures: More track down in Blackpool

Posted on Friday 2 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

Work to lay the tracks to the Blackpool North Railway Station tramway extension terminus are continuing at a good pace as they gradually make their way to the edge of the worksite once occupied by the Wilko’s store. They have now gone beyond the scissors crossover at which point they start to curve round to the terminus. Tony Armitage with this latest update.

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