Daily Archives: Wednesday 21 August 2013

Blackpool 762 runs at Crich!

Posted on Wednesday 21 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

After a very long wait, history was made on Wednesday 21st August, when Blackpool Jubilee car 762 operated on the main line at Crich Tramway Village for the very first time. Following extensive electrical work undertaken by a small number … Continue reading →

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Four more Variotrams for London Tramlink

Posted on Wednesday 21 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

It has been announced that London Tramlink are to receive an extra four Variotrams to help further increase capacity on the network. To be constructed by Stadler at their Berlin factory it is expected that the trams will be delivered … Continue reading →

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Original Stratford DLR route to get capacity enhancement works

Posted on Wednesday 21 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

Work to increase capacity on the original Docklands Light Railway route into Stratford from Canary Wharf has started which should see 1,100 more passenger journeys per hour carried. The main work will be undertaken around Pudding Mill Lane station with … Continue reading →

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Nottingham Express Transit Engineering Works: 2nd-6th September

Posted on Wednesday 21 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

Late night tram services to Hucknall will be replaced by buses from Monday 2nd to Friday 6th September to allow for engineering works in the Bulwell area. The last tram to Hucknall will be at 2100 on each day with … Continue reading →

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Stagecoach Supertram Engineering Works: 24th-26th August

Posted on Wednesday 21 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

Further track replacement works will be taking place on the Stagecoach Supertram network from 2000 on Saturday 24th August with buses replacing trams between Castle Square and Gleadless Townend – this is in addition to the ongoing long term project … Continue reading →

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