In Pictures: An update from South Wales

Posted on Monday 24 February 2025 by Gareth Prior

Later this year (December is the current plan) South Wales will be the second location in the UK to introduce tram-trains. Although to start with they won’t be using the tram side of their abilities (that comes later when the first phase of Cardiff Crossrail is constructed – which could be by 2028) they are easily identifiable as tram-train vehicles, coming as they do from the same Citylink family as those operated on the South Yorkshire Supertram network.

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Edinburgh Trams reaffirm their commitment to LRSSB safety campaign

Posted on Monday 24 February 2025 by Gareth Prior

Over the past few months we have seen a number of other tram and light rail systems across the UK sign-up to the “Two lines = STOP” safety campaign and now one of those which has been using it since the start have reaffirmed their commitment to improving safety around their network. Edinburgh Trams have given a new warning to anyone around their network about the dangers when crossing the tracks.

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Old and New – Blackpool: Manchester Square

Posted on Monday 24 February 2025 by Gareth Prior

Another edition of “Old and New” for you as we are again in Blackpool as we take a look at two trams from different eras in more or less the same location on the tramway.

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Stop by Stop Edinburgh Trams: Through the City Centre and beyond – Murrayfield Stadium

Posted on Sunday 23 February 2025 by Gareth Prior

“Stop by Stop” continues in Edinburgh as we reach Murrayfield Stadium.

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Another mural goes on display on the Metro

Posted on Sunday 23 February 2025 by Gareth Prior

Over the years the Tyne and Wear Metro has been home to many different artworks – all part of the Art on Transport programme. And they are now being joined by a new colourful mural which takes inspiration from the classic westerns of 20th century cinema.

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Girl tragically dies after being hit by a van

Posted on Sunday 23 February 2025 by Gareth Prior

A 3 year old girl has tragically lost her life after she was hit by a van which had collided with a tram on Mosley Street in Manchester City Centre. The incident happened just before 1000 on Saturday 22nd February 2025 with the girl taken to hospital where she died from her injuries.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 23rd February 2025

Posted on Sunday 23 February 2025 by Gareth Prior

This week we go to Manchester Metrolink for another set of 2025 images:

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More trains delivered, another into service and one goes for scrap

Posted on Saturday 22 February 2025 by Gareth Prior

All change! Its been a busy few days for the Tyne and Wear Metro with another two trains arriving from Switzerland, another of them entering service whilst one of the original Metrocars has gone for scrap.

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Around the World in Trams: Oslo 167

Posted on Saturday 22 February 2025 by Gareth Prior

There is time for just one more photo as we head to Oslo for another “Around the World in Trams”.

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Advert Up Close: Edinburgh Trams 268 – Lost Shore

Posted on Saturday 22 February 2025 by Gareth Prior

In this irregular series we take a closer look at some of the detail of an advertising livery with this edition including photos of Edinburgh Trams 268 which is carrying a full wrap for Lost Shore. Roy Calderwood is our photographer.

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Brighton Tram 53 Society gets BBC News publicity

Posted on Saturday 22 February 2025 by Gareth Prior

Across the UK there are many trams which are undergoing restoration – some of them are at high-profile locations such as Crich, Beamish and the East Anglia Transport Museum but others are being completed by smaller groups. One of the smaller groups who have been working hard on restoring their tram is the Brighton Tram 53 Society and they have recently been given a boost to publicity with a visit from local BBC News reporters.

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In Pictures: Latest photos from Horseley Road bridge

Posted on Friday 21 February 2025 by Gareth Prior

We go back to the biggest light rail construction project currently taking place in the UK – the West Midlands Metro Black Country line extension. In this pictorial update we see more good progress being made at Horseley Road which includes track and platform construction. Chris Allsop-Buckler pointed the camera from on top of the bridge.

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Initial consultation shows strong support for West Yorkshire Mass Transit

Posted on Friday 21 February 2025 by Gareth Prior

Plans to bring trams to West Yorkshire have the support of more than two thirds of those who responded to the initial consultation into the construction of a Mass Transit scheme linking Leeds and Bradford. Support has come not just from the public but also from leaders in business and education.

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Picture in Time: Luas 5017 & 5012

Posted on Friday 21 February 2025 by Gareth Prior

For the final time before we change subjects again “Picture in Time” features Luas in 2012.

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In Pictures: York Place trackwork and closed stops

Posted on Thursday 20 February 2025 by Gareth Prior

As we’ve already reported, for three days between Friday 14th February and Sunday 16th February essential engineering work took place at York Place in Edinburgh which meant a change in the service operated by the trams. We’ve previously seen some of the unusual moves during the works and in this article we take a look at some of the work taking place, as well as the sight of closed stops. Roy Calderwood took his camera out.

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Blackpool Transport seek to strengthen senior leadership team

Posted on Thursday 20 February 2025 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Transport are currently advertising for a new Tramway Operations and Safety Manager as they seek to strengthen their senior leadership team on the tramway side of the business. This comes as the company embarks on a bold programme of service and safety enhancements.

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West Midlands Metro name 2025 charity of the year

Posted on Thursday 20 February 2025 by Gareth Prior

Black Country Women’s Aid has been selected as the West Midlands Metro charity of the year. Each year the operator selects a charity to benefit from internal fundraising activities and this year saw colleagues nominate and vote for a cause close to their hearts.

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New Metro train enters service on Sunderland line

Posted on Wednesday 19 February 2025 by Gareth Prior

First we had the very first new train enter service anywhere on the Tyne and Wear Metro network (18th December 2024) and now it has been announced that one of the Stadler built units has carried passengers on the Sunderland and Airport lines. 555 021 is the train which can tick off the Sunderland and Airport lines first – just like it could the rest of the network.

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Supertram latest tram network to sign up for LRSSB safety campaign

Posted on Wednesday 19 February 2025 by Gareth Prior

South Yorkshire Supertram have become the latest UK tram network to partner with the LRSSB for the new “TWO Lines = STOP!” safety campaign. This campaign is designed to remind the public to stay alert at double-line crossings, where trams operate in both directions.

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West Midlands Metro launch 2025 apprenticeship programme

Posted on Wednesday 19 February 2025 by Gareth Prior

launched their 2025 apprenticeship programme aimed at finding the next generation of light rail professionals. They are looking to recruit apprentices in operations, infrastructure and rolling stock.

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