Daily Archives: Saturday 2 March 2013

In Pictures: Testing starts beyond Droylsden on East Manchester Line

Posted on Saturday 2 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

Just when you think things might be calming down a bit on Manchester Metrolink you have to think again as the early hours of Friday 1st March saw the first trams run beyond Droylsden on the East Manchester Line. M5000s … Continue reading →

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MER to come to rescue again as bus strike resumes

Posted on Saturday 2 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

The Manx Electric Railway is to operate special services for the third time this winter as a result of the ongoing dispute between involving bus drivers and their concerns over changes to their terms and conditions. Two two hour strikes … Continue reading →

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NET Phase Two Drop-in session for Clifton works

Posted on Saturday 2 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

A drop in session is to be held on Wednesday 6th March to provide an opportunity for locals to find out about forthcoming works on Southchurch Drive in Clifton and to ask questions of the Nottingham Express Transit Phase Two … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Engineering Works: 17th, 24th March & 14th, 21st April

Posted on Saturday 2 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

There will be early morning closures on Manchester Metrolink on Sundays 17th and 24th March and 14th and 21st April with no trams running before 0900 between Timperley and Altrincham. A replacement bus service will be in operation from Timperley … Continue reading →

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Tramlink suffers after motorbike collides with tram

Posted on Saturday 2 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

London Tramlink services were suspended for around an hour and half on Wednesday 27th February after a motorbike collided with a tram at Reeves Corner. The incident happened at 0720 and the biker was taken to Croydon University Hospital for … Continue reading →

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Discounted travel to Derby for tram users

Posted on Saturday 2 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

Anyone who has a day ticket for the trams in Nottingham will now be able to enjoy discounted travel to Derby as part of a new offer. Trent Barton are offering holders of day tickets and Kangaroo tickets the chance … Continue reading →

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