Daily Archives: Thursday 22 March 2012

Manchester Metrolink Engineering Works: Sundays 19th & 26th February

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

Essential engineering works are to take place on Manchester Metrolink on Sundays 19th and 26th February which will see changes to services on the Bury and South Manchester  lines.

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City Centre tram works plan outlined

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

The City of Edinburgh Council have announced the plans for the next stage of works in the City Centre which will see new traffic diversions put into place from the start of March.

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NET service suspension: Sunday 26th February

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

To allow tree pruning to take place in the Moor Bridge area services between Moor Bridge and Hucknall will be suspended from the start of service until mid afternoon on Sunday 26th February. A replacement bus service will be in … Continue reading →

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Snow tram service at Heaton Park!

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

Sunday 12th February 2012 threatened to be a rather boring day at Manchester’s Heaton Park Tramway, with snow in the park threatening to prevent any trams from operating at all for the second consecutive weekend. However, the remarkable dedication of … Continue reading →

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Central Croydon Tramlink services suspended for engineering works

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

Services on the central Croydon loop of London Tramlink are suspended until Thursday 16th February to allow upgrade works on the track to take place (the work commenced from the start of service on Saturday 11th February). Transport for London … Continue reading →

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Supertram 120 finally gets fleet numbers

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

Supertram 120 has finally had fleet numbers applied to both ends – only 16 months after its special Sheffield Corporation livery was originally applied! As you may remember to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the closure of Sheffield’s original tram … Continue reading →

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Metrolink Services Performance Update

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

The latest service performance statistics on the Manchester Metrolink system have been released on the TfGM Committee website – http://www.transportforgreatermanchestercommittee.gov.uk/download/4289/item_05_metrolink_service_performance. This latest report gives details on period 7 and 8 between Monday 17th October and Sunday 11th December 2011.

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Park and Ride approved for Sale Water Park

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

Trafford Council have approved plans for a Park and Ride site to be built at Sale Water Park – a move which has been fought against by local residents who claim it will affect local wildlife and attract more crime … Continue reading →

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Tram and Car in collision in Sheffield

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

A tram and a car had a minor collision at the junction of Park Grange Road and Arbourthorne Road on Wednesday 8th February during the morning rush hour causing minor delays for Stagecoach Supertram services. The tram was running on … Continue reading →

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Busy Balloon cars

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

Despite the Blackpool tramway being closed to public services over the winter period, there has been a surprisingly large amount of work for some of the operational trams, particularly the iconic ‘Balloon’ class, with several examples performing a variety of … Continue reading →

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Snow stops play for Crich Tramway Village

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

Adverse weather conditions have unfortunately delayed the reopening of the Crich Tramway Village for the 2012 season. The Derbyshire attraction was due to begin another year of operations this weekend, on 11th February, but heavy snowfalls in Crich village over … Continue reading →

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Royal seal of approval for Blackpool’s new trams

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

Tuesday 7th February 2012 was a notable day for the Blackpool tramway as for the first time this year, a tram carried passengers along the promenade! As if that wasn’t interesting enough, the tram in question was carrying a Royal … Continue reading →

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671 goes back to Blackpool

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

This week has seen a few further tram arrivals and departures in Blackpool, as two long-term stored cars have left the seaside town for a fresh start in Merseyside, whilst another has returned to the Fylde coast after a surprisingly … Continue reading →

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DLR signalling upgrade to get final testing

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

The whole Docklands Light Railway will be out of action on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th February to allow final testing of the new signalling software which will allow quicker journeys and an even greater level of reliability on the … Continue reading →

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Bye bye Blackpool for Brush car 637

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

Brush Railcoach 637 has become the latest tram to leave Blackpool for good after being sold following a lengthy period in storage at Rigby Road. The tram left the seaside town on Monday 6th February, having last run in passenger … Continue reading →

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CAF chosen as preferred bidder for new Midland Metro trams

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

CAF – the Spanish tram manufacturer – have been chosen as the preferred bidder for the fleet of replacement trams for the Midland Metro network. Up to 25 trams – although the initial order will be for just 19 – … Continue reading →

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Further capacity increase on the Docklands Light Railway

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

Three car trains have been introduced on the Bank to Woolwich Arsenal route on the Docklands Light Railway as capacity is further increased in preparation for the Olympic Games this summer. The change was made from the start of service … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Centenary Cars in their new homes

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

As reported a few weeks ago two Centenary Cars have recently left Blackpool for new lives with 644 now at Farmer Parrs Animal World and 643 at the Broadwater Caravan Park. By chance these trams are still only 200 metres … Continue reading →

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Two for one ticket offer for Metrolink on Tuesday evenings in February

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

As part of a new campaign called “Manchester Loves February” passengers purchasing tickets after 1800 on a Tuesday will be able to get two tickets for the price of one on the four Tuesdays during February. A voucher is required … Continue reading →

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More Metrolink works to start

Posted on Thursday 22 March 2012 by admin

Works on bringing Manchester Metrolink to Wythenshawe are continuing with major works about to commence which will improve and expand the road junction at Altrincham Road, Moor Road and Southmoor Road. Wythenshawe is part of the Metrolink extension to Manchester … Continue reading →

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