Daily Archives: Thursday 3 May 2012

Improvements to Blackpool’s heritage tram tours

Posted on Thursday 3 May 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Blackpool Transport have announced a few minor amendments to the heritage tram service being operated between Pleasure Beach and Little Bispham this season. The changes have been introduced following initial feedback from customers, and will hopefully encourage more people to … Continue reading →

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Preferred bidders named for Metro extension with work planned to start early 2013

Posted on Thursday 3 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Balfour Beatty – the UK’s largest infrastructure group – have been named as the preferred bidder to build the extension of Midland Metro through Birmingham City Centre between Snow Hill and New Street stations. At the same time as announcing … Continue reading →

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Over £11 million to be pumped into local Nottingham economy as result of NET Phase Two

Posted on Thursday 3 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Tramlink Nottingham – the consortium charged with constructing and operating the newly extended Nottingham Express Transit – have claimed that the local economy is going to benefit to the tune of £11 million as a result of the work. They … Continue reading →

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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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