Nexus reveal plans for introduction of new trains

Posted on Friday 31 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

With the first two Stadler Tyne and Wear Metro trains having entered service at the end of 2024, the anticipation for the introduction of the remainder of the fleet has continued with questions of just when more may be seen carrying passengers. And now to help that, Nexus have given more details of their plans for the phased introduction of the entire fleet of 46 trains.

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New tram simulator game out now!

Posted on Friday 31 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

Ever wanted to drive a tram or run your own tram system? Now’s your chance with the release of the new City Transport Simulator: Tram game.

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Picture in Time: Luas 3022

Posted on Friday 31 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

We return to Dublin for another image from Luas as “Picture in Time” continues.

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Work to return Aberdeen 11 to the rails progresses

Posted on Thursday 30 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

It may not be getting restored as a tram but work on returning Aberdeen Suburban Tramway Company 11 to the rails is continuing to make good progress at the Alford Valley Community Railway in Aberdeenshire.

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City of Edinburgh Council Transport Convener rejects calls for Bus Rapid Transit in lieu of trams

Posted on Thursday 30 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

Cllr Stephen Jenkinson, Transport Convener on the City of Edinburgh Council, has rejected calls for the city to introduce a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme instead of trams on the long hoped for North-South transport corridor between Granton and the Royal Infirmary (and beyond). Calls had been made by the Scottish Conservative opposition who said it would be cheaper and quicker to introduce buses instead.

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Nexus Pop App launches real-time Metro tracking

Posted on Thursday 30 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

Users of Nexus’ Pop App are now able to track the position of trains in real time on a new digital map thanks to an upgrade to the app which was launched on Wednesday 29th January. The new technology is a major upgrade to the app and comes in response to customer feedback and follows the launch of push notifications last year.

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In Pictures: More works on the Black Country Line

Posted on Wednesday 29 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

It may still be January and the weather may not have exactly been clement but that has not stopped the Midland Metro Alliance from continuing to make more progress on the construction works for the Black Country Line which, let’s not forget, we are promised should be running by the end of 2025. This article is another pictorial update of what has happened recently and includes preparation works for the installation of overhead posts. Andy Walters is the photographer.

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LCC Tramway Posters to go on display

Posted on Wednesday 29 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

A collection of 40 historic London County Council Tramway posters are to go on display next month at the London Archives. This will be a rare chance to see some of the designs which were seen across the LCC network in the 1920s and early 1930s, before the London Passenger Transport Board was created.

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Nexus on the lookout for more apprentices

Posted on Wednesday 29 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

Nexus are recruiting for eight new apprentices this year and will be holding a recruitment day for those interested this February. There are a variety of different roles available to suit different skills and this is the chance to find out more about what is on offer.

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Old tram tracks relaid in Bradford

Posted on Tuesday 28 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

Over the years we’ve become used to reporting on how this city has found some tram tracks under the road during works and removed them, or reburied them, ignoring the history of what they’ve discovered. But in Bradford it’s a different story as they have now relaid some old tram tracks which were found last year.

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Another NET ticket offer for students

Posted on Tuesday 28 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

Students in Nottingham can enjoy cheaper travel on the trams until the end of this academic year thanks to two new offers which are available from now until Friday 28th February. The offers will allow students at school, university or college to purchase reduced price season tickets in an attempt to reduce the number travelling on the trams without a ticket.

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UKTram Light Rail Summit sets 2025 date and location

Posted on Tuesday 28 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

The annual UKTram Light Rail Summit will once again be taking place in Birmingham this year with the organisation announcing the date as 25th September.

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro in the wars

Posted on Monday 27 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

The opening few weeks of 2025 have seemingly seen the West Midlands Metro being used for target practice by various other road vehicles with a number of collisions having been reported. Most of these have been relatively minor but still cause service disruption and then the inevitable tram repairs.

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2025 Metrolink works to kick off at Weaste in February

Posted on Monday 27 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

Passengers who use Manchester Metrolink’s Eccles line are being urged to check before they travel next month as the first set of improvement works for 2025 get underway at Weaste. The work will be taking place between Saturday 1st and Tuesday 25th February and will mean there are no trams running between Eccles and MediaCityUK.

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Trams &: Blackpool 31 & bus

Posted on Monday 27 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

We have another edition of “Trams &” for you as we feature a picture from Beamish.

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Stop by Stop Edinburgh Trams: Through the City Centre and beyond – St Andrew Square

Posted on Sunday 26 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

Over the next seven weeks we return to “Stop by Stop” as we continue a journey along the Edinburgh Trams system. Last time we featured the tramway in this series we had covered the Newhaven extension and now we carry on into the city centre and beyond. First stop St Andrew Square.

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LRSSB safety campaign launches new characters

Posted on Sunday 26 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

Already adopted by tram systems in Blackpool, Edinburgh and Manchester, the LRSSB backed “Two Lines = STOP” safety campaign is stepping up a gear with the launch of four new illustrated characters to highlight dangerous behaviour.

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In Pictures: Horse trams to join the Bee Network?!

Posted on Sunday 26 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

With bus franchising having been introduced in Greater Manchester under the Bee Network brand its become a familiar name for public transport in the region. But who knew that horse trams were also going to join the network!

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 26th January 2025

Posted on Sunday 26 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

More wintry weather photos this week – this time from the West Midlands Metro.

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In Pictures: Metrolink services run from Altrincham to Old Trafford

Posted on Saturday 25 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

As we reported last night, on Friday 24th January 2025 Manchester Metrolink services were subject to significant disruption after damage to the overhead lines at Deansgate-Castlefield. This had meant that no trams were able to run through this stop which usually sees services every few minutes to locations across the network. It also led to revised service patterns and unusual destinations on the trams. Such as at Altrincham where trams were, initially, only able to run as far as Old Trafford. Steven Hughes captured these photos.

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