Daily Archives: Sunday 16 December 2012

3001 inaugurates services to Shaw and Crompton

Posted on Sunday 16 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

The latest extension of Manchester Metrolink has now opened with trams running through to Shaw and Crompton from Sunday 16th December. This is a short extension of the Oldham and Rochdale line with two new stops now open for use, … Continue reading →

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M5000 3062 arrives in Manchester

Posted on Sunday 16 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

The last of the Bombardier built M5000s ordered for the Manchester Metrolink Phase 3b extensions has now arrived at Queen’s Road Depot with 3062 being delivered on Saturday 15th December. Although there are still another 32 trams to be constructed … Continue reading →

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First tram runs on NET Phase Two track

Posted on Sunday 16 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

Incentro 203 has become the first tram in Nottingham to run over Phase Two track – although it’s not quite what you would expect! As part of the extension work the current depot at Wilkinson Street is having to be … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Engineering Works: Sunday 6th January 2013

Posted on Sunday 16 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

On Sunday 6th January 2013 no trams will run to Piccadilly Gardens and Piccadilly Station because of engineering works. Trams will run between Altrincham and Bury direct and Eccles-Victoria (via MediaCityUK) with a normal service running from St Werburgh’s Road … Continue reading →

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Delays after tram hits taxi in Piccadilly Gardens

Posted on Sunday 16 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

All tram services into Piccadilly Station were suspended for a time on Friday 14th  December after a tram was involved in a collision with a taxi at Piccadilly Gardens. The incident happened at approximately 1740 when T68A 2006 became involved … Continue reading →

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