Monthly Archives: November 2012

Metrolink bridge installed over M60

Posted on Saturday 10 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

The first of two bridges to be installed over motorways in Greater Manchester for the Metrolink extension to the Airport has been put into place and the work was done so quickly the motorway was able to be opened eight … Continue reading →

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Tramlink delays after car drives onto tracks

Posted on Saturday 10 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

London Tramlink services saw delays on Friday 2nd November after a car managed to drive onto the tracks at Sandilands – with the driver apparently blaming her Sat-Nav for directing her there! Transport for London officials had to get the … Continue reading →

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Metal thieves hit Metrolink again

Posted on Saturday 10 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

More delays have been experienced on Manchester Metrolink after metal thieves targeted the cables at Trafford Bar. This meant that services on the Altrincham line were delayed during the evening rush hour on Monday 5th November whilst engineers attended to … Continue reading →

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MER suffers delays after fallen tree

Posted on Saturday 10 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

Following hot on the heels of problems on the Manx Electric Railway because of flooding more bad weather saw a service suspension after a tree fell on the track at Maughold. The incident happened on Friday 2nd November and saw … Continue reading →

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More traffic changes in Oldham as work continues on Metrolink extension

Posted on Saturday 10 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

From Thursday 8th November there have been changes to the traffic management around Manchester Street roundabout in Oldham town centre as work continues to construct the Metrolink extension due to open in 2014. As a result of these changes the … Continue reading →

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Major milestone in NET Phase Two as first track foundations laid

Posted on Friday 9 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

The project to extend Nottingham Express Transit has reached another milestone with the first 120 metres of track foundations being laid at a new tram park and ride site for 1,300 cars near to Bardills Island on the A52. This … Continue reading →

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North Midland Construction plc gain contracts for NET extension works

Posted on Friday 9 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

North Midland Construction plc (NMC) has been awarded contracts to provide utilities and civil engineering works on phase two of Nottingham Express Transit. NMC will be diverting and upgrading sewers, utility supplies, telecoms and electric services around the route of … Continue reading →

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Lisbon 730 to visit Beamish?

Posted on Friday 9 November 2012 by Andrew Waddington

The Merseyside Tramway Preservation Society have announced that plans afoot for Lisbon 730 to make the journey to Beamish Museum for a visit during spring 2013. Although no dates have been revealed, this will presumably coincide with a major event … Continue reading →

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2013 special events announced for the Isle of Man

Posted on Thursday 8 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

Details have been announced of several special events which will take place on the railways of the Isle of Man in 2013 including an extra event for the Manx Electric Railway to celebrate 120 years of operation. In addition the … Continue reading →

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TfL announce fare rises from January 2013

Posted on Thursday 8 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

Transport for London have announced that fares across their network are to rise by an average of 4.2%, which is said to be the best possible settlement whilst still being able to provide investment for future projects in the capital. … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Centenary car for sale… or is it!?

Posted on Wednesday 7 November 2012 by Andrew Waddington

The future of Blackpool Centenary car 646 is looking decidely uncertain, following the appearance of a bizarre listing on the popular internet auction site eBay. At first glance, it appears that 646 is available for sale online, but a closer look at … Continue reading →

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Get ready! Trams set to start testing in Edinburgh

Posted on Wednesday 7 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

The day that at some stages it appeared would never happen is imminent – trams are  going to start testing on a 2.8km stretch of tramway in Edinburgh by the end of this year. The overhead power is due to … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: October Tramlink Engineering Works

Posted on Wednesday 7 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

As previously reported at the end of October the central Croydon loop was closed on London Tramlink to allow track replacement work to take place. The work took place between Saturday 27th October and Thursday 1st November and saw all … Continue reading →

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Glasgow 1068: to run or not to run?

Posted on Tuesday 6 November 2012 by Andrew Waddington

In a very surprising move, the newly repainted Glasgow 1068 (ex-Paisley 68) at Crich Tramway Village has been moved into the Great Exhibition Hall. The move occured shortly before the end of the main running season, following a brief period … Continue reading →

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Another season ends at Crich

Posted on Sunday 4 November 2012 by Andrew Waddington

The 2012 season at Crich Tramway Village came to an end on Sunday 4th November, with Metropolitan 331, Leeds 399 and Glasgow 812 in service on this cold and damp day. The final passenger journey of the year was performed … Continue reading →

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Free entry to Crich this winter – but no tram rides!

Posted on Saturday 3 November 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Crich Tramway Village have announced that free admission to some parts of the site will be offered every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between November 6th and December 13th this year. Opening hours are 10:30am to 3:30pm. However, sadly no trams … Continue reading →

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Purple and rain in Blackpool as 711 returns to use

Posted on Saturday 3 November 2012 by Andrew Waddington

An interesting week on the Blackpool tramway, which saw most of the modified double-deck trams known as the ‘B Fleet’ back in service for the school half-term holidays, came to an end on Friday 2nd November. The highlight of this … Continue reading →

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Open Boat 233 stars at late-night photo shoot

Posted on Saturday 3 November 2012 by Andrew Waddington

A late evening photo charter held at Beamish, the Living Museum of the North on 2nd November provided an unexpected appearance from Blackpool ‘Boat’ 233. Although the star of the show was fellow Blackpool tram Coronation 304, with Grimsby & Immingham … Continue reading →

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A full house of Flexities at Starr Gate

Posted on Saturday 3 November 2012 by Andrew Waddington

Following a lengthy absence from British shores, Blackpool Flexity 002 finally returned to its home system on the morning of Thursday 1st November. Following a very brief stint in service in April, this tram had been returned to Germany whilst … Continue reading →

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