Daily Archives: Tuesday 4 December 2012

Eccles line engineering works overrun

Posted on Tuesday 4 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

Passengers on the Manchester Metrolink Eccles line woke up on Monday (3rd December) morning to discover that the engineering works which had necessitated the closure of the line over the weekend had not been completed and that replacement bus services … Continue reading →

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More trams for Croydon?

Posted on Tuesday 4 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

Four extra trams could be on the way for London Tramlink alongside improvements to the platform layout at Wimbledon as part of Transport for London’s latest draft business plan. The draft business plan has this week been released into the … Continue reading →

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MER Depot to be moved?

Posted on Tuesday 4 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

The main Manx Electric Railway depot at Derby Castle in Douglas could be moved to allow for redevelopment of the former Summerland site alongside. Michael Chapman and Company, acting on behalf of the government, are currently attempting to sell the … Continue reading →

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Call for more Metro extensions to deliver full potential of HS2

Posted on Tuesday 4 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

The maximum benefits of bringing high speed rail to the West Midlands can only be delivered if the Midland Metro system is further extended according to authorities across the region. Plans are already in development to build a spur on … Continue reading →

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