Monthly Archives: May 2013

Stagecoach Supertram Engineering Works: Sunday 26 and Sunday 27 May

Posted on Wednesday 15 May 2013 by Gareth Prior

Track replacement works will once again be taking place over a Bank Holiday weekend on Stagecoach Supertram (bang goes any chance of nice weather then!) with the Blue route being forced to terminate at Crystal Peaks on Sunday 26 and … Continue reading →

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Dickson Road rails uncovered in Blackpool

Posted on Wednesday 15 May 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Recent roadworks along Dickson Road in Blackpool has led to an old section of tram track being uncovered. Approximately 40 feet of rail was revealed near to the Funny Girls venue, although workmen on site stated that they would be … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Metrolink Passenger Information Displays

Posted on Tuesday 14 May 2013 by Gareth Prior

As reported last week the Passenger Information Displays (PIDs) in Manchester city centre were switched on on Thursday 9 May, a major milestone in the installation and commissioning of the Tram Management System (TMS). The city centre and Piccadilly is … Continue reading →

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Metrolink services to East Didsbury to start on 23 May

Posted on Tuesday 14 May 2013 by Gareth Prior

The next part of the Manchester Metrolink jigsaw will be put into place on Thursday 23 May when the remainder of the South Manchester line to East Didsbury starts passenger services – and for a nice change it is several … Continue reading →

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2005 withdrawn & 2003 to follow soon

Posted on Monday 13 May 2013 by Gareth Prior

The T68A fleet on Manchester Metrolink has been reduced to two examples following the withdrawal of 2005 from service and it is expected that within the next couple of weeks 2003 will also be withdrawn leaving just 2001 carrying the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Double T68s run to St Werburgh’s Road

Posted on Monday 13 May 2013 by Gareth Prior

Sunday 12 May saw the rare sight of double T68 units running on the South Manchester line through to St Werburgh’s Road. As a result of the engineering work taking place at Victoria on this day all six double T68s … Continue reading →

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Inspector’s kiosk promotes Blackpool tram tours

Posted on Monday 13 May 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The old inspector’s cabin located at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, adjacent to the tramway turning circle, has recently been redecorated to improve its appearance. The building has been enhanced by vinyls promoting the company’s heritage and illumination tours by tram, as … Continue reading →

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Taxi takes on tram in Manchester and loses!

Posted on Saturday 11 May 2013 by Gareth Prior

On Saturday 27 April a taxi stopped too close to the tram line on Mosley Street in Manchester city centre and ended up getting hit causing significant damage to the road vehicle with M5000 3028 also suffering some damage. According … Continue reading →

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Mosley Street closure date confirmed

Posted on Friday 10 May 2013 by Gareth Prior

Transport for Greater Manchester have confirmed that the single platform at Mosley Street in Manchester city centre is to close to passengers following services on Friday 17 May. It is now possible to close Mosley Street because new real time … Continue reading →

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NET 205 returns to service after refurbishment

Posted on Friday 10 May 2013 by Gareth Prior

The third of Nottingham Express Transit’s Incentro trams to undergo the refurbishment work has returned to traffic. 205 re-entered service on 2 May following the work at the Wilkinson Street depot and its place has now been taken by 213 … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Bank Holiday trams in Blackpool

Posted on Friday 10 May 2013 by Gareth Prior

As reported elsewhere on these pages the heritage trams of the “C” fleet were joined by the modified Balloons of the “B” fleet over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend in Blackpool. The highlight of the weekend was the return … Continue reading →

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Heritage Trams for the Next Week…

Posted on Friday 10 May 2013 by Gareth Prior

As part of our feature “Support our Heritage Tramways” we will continue to bring you a weekly look at when and where you can travel on heritage trams across the UK. Once again if you know of any errors or … Continue reading →

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Metrolink Control Room moves to Trafford

Posted on Friday 10 May 2013 by Gareth Prior

A major step in the expansion of the Manchester Metrolink has been reached with the control room moving from Queen’s Road to a new facility at Trafford depot. This means that all the main operational functions of the network are … Continue reading →

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Developers to continue contributing to Edinburgh tram line

Posted on Friday 10 May 2013 by Gareth Prior

When the original plans were thought of for the new tramway in Edinburgh part of the funding was due to come from developers who would benefit from trams running past their buildings and it now appears that these contributions will … Continue reading →

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Five arrested over Woodisde tram attack

Posted on Friday 10 May 2013 by Gareth Prior

Five men – aged between 17 and 21 – have been arrested following the attack on a tram at Woodside on London Tramlink on 25 April. As we reported at the time the men smashed four windows on the tram … Continue reading →

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Swinging Sixties event at Laxey

Posted on Friday 10 May 2013 by Gareth Prior

On Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May Isle of Man Railways are holding a Swinging Sixties event based around Laxey Station on the Manx Electric Railway. This year to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who the Doctor himself will … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Engineering Work: Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May

Posted on Friday 10 May 2013 by Gareth Prior

The planned engineering work on the Bury line of Manchester Metrolink on Saturday 11 May has now been cancelled with a normal service running across the network throughout on this day. The engineering works due to take place on Sunday … Continue reading →

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Centenary cars prepare for comeback weekend

Posted on Friday 10 May 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Whilst the Centenary cars may not have exactly been the most popular type of tram to ever operate in Blackpool, the saying ‘absence makes the heart grow fonder’ certainly applies to trams. Since being retired from regaular service in November … Continue reading →

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Heaton Park 7 in derailment incident

Posted on Thursday 9 May 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Heaton Park 7, also known as Blackpool Replica Vanguard 619, was involved in an unfortunate incident at the Heaton Park Tramway in Manchester on Bank Holiday Monday, 6th May during a routine shunting procedure. The tram left the rails at … Continue reading →

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Chesterfield 8’s big day out

Posted on Thursday 9 May 2013 by Andrew Waddington

The expected homecoming of Chesterfield horse tramcar 8 for a single day, as part of the inaugural Chesterfield Arts Festival. The tram was loaded up at Crich Tramway Village late on Friday 3rd May, before travelling to its former home … Continue reading →

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