Monthly Archives: May 2012

Over 4,000 people enjoy the Beamish Model Tramway Exhibition

Posted on Thursday 3 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Whilst a large number of visitors to Beamish, the Living Museum of the North were enjoying their full sized counterparts there was the first model tram exhibition for a number of years taking place on the third and fourth day … Continue reading →

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New joint bus and tram ticket to be launched in Nottingham

Posted on Thursday 3 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit have teamed up with local bus company Premiere Travel to offer a new ticket valid on both the tram and Premiere’s Red 8 bus service. The “Change to Tram” ticket will allow all-day travel on the tram … Continue reading →

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Civil engineers claim Edinburgh Tram project more out of control than ever

Posted on Thursday 3 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

A group of civil engineers have written to City of Edinburgh Council Chief Executive Sue Bruce warning her that in their opinion the project is even more out of control now than it was when tie were in charge. The … Continue reading →

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Judicial review launched to reverse Lauderdale Avenue crossing closure

Posted on Thursday 3 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Just when you thought residents and Councillors near to the Lauderdale Avenue crossing in Cleveleys had accepted the inevitable regarding its closure comes the news that they are now seeking a Judicial Review on actions leading up to the closure. … Continue reading →

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DLR services suspended after communications fault

Posted on Thursday 3 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

The complete Docklands Light Railway was suspended during the morning of Wednesday 2nd May following a communications failure. This meant that no services at all were able to operate whilst the problem was solved with passengers advised to find alternative … Continue reading →

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Lyme Bay Passport launched

Posted on Thursday 3 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Seaton Tramway have teamed up with two other local attractions – Pecorama and The Donkey Sanctuary – to launch a new initiative – The Lyme Bay Passport. This will include free entry tickets and restaurant treats to all three attractions … Continue reading →

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Sunday service for NET on Bank Holiday Monday

Posted on Thursday 3 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit will be running a Sunday service on Bank Holiday Monday 7th May with trams in service until 2300.

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Event Preview: Launch of Blackpool Brush 630 at Crich Tramway Village

Posted on Thursday 3 May 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Event: Launch of Blackpool Brush 630 Where: Crich Tramway Village When: Saturday 12th May

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NEETT announce future plans and partnerships

Posted on Wednesday 2 May 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Recently, we reported on plans by the North Eastern Electrical Traction Trust (NEETT) to develop a museum in the Sunderland area in which to house its growing vehicle collection, including trams from Blackpool and overseas. Thanks to this helpful organisation, British … Continue reading →

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‘Trams of the World’ for Fleetwood tourist attraction?

Posted on Tuesday 1 May 2012 by Andrew Waddington

The Friends of Fleetwood Trams have recently announced more details about their long-term plans as part of a group of organisations and individuals, working under the banner of the Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust. The group aims to contribute significantly towards … Continue reading →

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