Daily Archives: Friday 29 March 2013

NEETT plan for the future

Posted on Friday 29 March 2013 by Andrew Waddington

They may be newcomers to the tram preservation scene, but the North Eastern Electrical Traction Trust are certainly keen to make up for lost time, with plenty of plans for the future of its growing vehicle collection. Recently the group … Continue reading →

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Track circuit blamed for East Croydon derailment

Posted on Friday 29 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch have released their report into the derailment at East Croydon back on 17th February 2012 with the cause of the incident being put down to issues with the track circuit which meant that the points … Continue reading →

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SYPTE bid for money for essential Supertram track replacement

Posted on Friday 29 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

The South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) have recently put a bid in to the Department for Transport to fund the replacement of a large amount of street track which is said to be approaching the end of its safe … Continue reading →

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The end in sight for Woodlands Road?

Posted on Friday 29 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

It looks like the battle to save Woodlands Road tramstop on the Manchester Metrolink line to Bury could be over following the news that after considering the outcomes of the public consultation the Department for Transport are “minded” to allow … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time 4: Sheffield 264 (the Crich one!)

Posted on Friday 29 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

The latest tram to feature in our “Picture in Time” feature is Sheffield 264 – the one based at Crich rather than Beamish’s version. Built in 1937 264 remained as part of the operational fleet in its home city until … Continue reading →

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Trams for Derby? Too expensive for us say Councillors

Posted on Friday 29 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

Councillors in Derby have rejected plans to introduce trams in the City as they consider them to be too expensive for a City of their size. The plans – which were drawn up by David Gibson, regional officer for the … Continue reading →

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St Andrew Square works delayed by poor weather

Posted on Friday 29 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

The City of Edinburgh Council have announced that the recent spell of poor weather has meant that there have been delays to the tram construction work at St Andrew Square – but that this will not affect the overall schedule … Continue reading →

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East Anglia Transport Museum now on Facebook

Posted on Friday 29 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

The East Anglia Transport Museum have become the latest organisation to set-up an official Facebook page to keep interested parties informed on the latest activities at the Museum. You can find the page (and “Like” it if you so wish) … Continue reading →

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Isle of Man webcams

Posted on Friday 29 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

The official Isle of Man Tourism website features a page of webcams so you can see what is going on at various locations around the Island. This includes four at Bungalow of which three show the Snaefell Mountain Railway so … Continue reading →

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Rochdale Town Centre extensions works continue

Posted on Friday 29 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

Work on the Rochdale Town Centre extension of Manchester Metrolink is continuing with the majority of the heavy civil engineering works – including track laying – now completed. The next major work will see the installation of the overhead line … Continue reading →

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NET £5 family ticket returns for Easter holidays

Posted on Friday 29 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit’s £5 family ticket – which allows unlimited tram travel for up to two adults and three children – is returning for the Easter holidays (tickets can be purchased between Good Friday 29th March and Saturday 14th April) … Continue reading →

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