Daily Archives: Sunday 10 February 2013

East Manchester Line welcomes first passengers as trams run to Droylsden

Posted on Sunday 10 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

Although the official opening of the East Manchester Line between Piccadilly Station and Droylsden is not due until Monday 11th February the introductory service initially intended as a thank you to local residents has seen passengers carried since Friday 8th … Continue reading →

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Metrolink Fleet Update: More M5000s in service as the end approaches for T68As

Posted on Sunday 10 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

There has been movement in the Manchester Metrolink fleet in recent weeks with further M5000s entering the operational fleet whilst the future is looking rather bleak for the six T68As as they are now restricted to the Bury-Altrincham direct service … Continue reading →

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Council & Lothian Buses sign operating agreement

Posted on Sunday 10 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

Councillors from the City of Edinburgh Council have agreed the agreement to operate the Edinburgh Tram system with Lothian Buses as another piece of the jigsaw comes into place ahead of opening next year. As part of the agreement it … Continue reading →

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Businesses urged to support Douglas Horse Tramway

Posted on Sunday 10 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

Douglas Council are inviting businesses to partner with them to support the Horse Tramway service – now in its 137th year of operation – as they seek to try and reverse the losses suffered in recent years in operating the … Continue reading →

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Metrolink Service Performance Update

Posted on Sunday 10 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

The latest statistics on how Manchester Metrolink has been performing recently have now been released on the TfGM Committee website. These statistics give details on the performance of the service, any major incidents, trams out of service and the number … Continue reading →

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NET hit by delays after person hit by train at notorious crossing

Posted on Sunday 10 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit services to Hucknall were temporarily suspended for an hour on Saturday 9th February after a person was hit by a train on the notorious crossing at Bulwell where three people have previously been killed. The details of … Continue reading →

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Bad day for Metrolink Take 2

Posted on Sunday 10 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink services suffered delays on Friday 8th February after two incidents caused disruption – and once again neither were directly the fault of Metrolink. In the morning a Police incident in the City Centre saw services suspended for a … Continue reading →

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Delays after car hits tram in Hyson Green

Posted on Sunday 10 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

A woman suffered minor injuries after the car she was driving was involved in a collision with a tram in Hyson Green. Eyewitness reports suggest that the lady pulled out of the Asda car park into the path of the … Continue reading →

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Works at Station Street stop

Posted on Sunday 10 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

Preparatory works for Phase Two of Nottingham Express Transit are continuing with the latest stop to be affected being Station Street. The end of the platform will soon be fenced off to allow investigative work to be undertaken for the … Continue reading →

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NET team up with Trent Barton for Hucknall Connect ticket

Posted on Sunday 10 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit have teamed up with Trent Barton to provide an integrated ticket that offers an easy route into Nottingham City Centre from estates in and around Hucknall. Costing just £3.60 for adults and £2 for children the Hucknall … Continue reading →

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