Daily Archives: Thursday 22 August 2013

Aberdeen tram body moves into preservation

Posted on Thursday 22 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

You may remember back in December we reported on an Aberdeen tram body which had been discovered in use as a house – the only remaining tram in Aberdeen. At the time it was hoped that a band of enthusiasts … Continue reading →

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Branch Line Society to visit Heaton Park Tramway

Posted on Thursday 22 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

On Saturday 7th September the Branch Line Society will be visiting the Heaton Park Tramway for an “all available powered lines” charter which it is hoped will include some recently laid new track. Stockport 5, Blackpool 623 and Manchester 765 … Continue reading →

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Plans revealed for museum at Laxey Station

Posted on Thursday 22 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

It looks as if the mercury arc rectifier from the old Laxey substation will be saved after all but it will be moved from its current location to the old Goods Shed at Laxey Station where it is planned to … Continue reading →

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Heritage Trams this week…

Posted on Thursday 22 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

It’s time again for us to remind you just where you can travel on heritage trams in the UK and Isle of Man over the next week or so. All the information here is given in good faith but you … Continue reading →

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Transport for Edinburgh to be created to integrate tram and bus services

Posted on Thursday 22 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

The City of Edinburgh Council are planning to create a new organisation to integrate tram  and bus services in the capital. Initially Transport for Edinburgh will be used to integrate these services but in the long run it is planned … Continue reading →

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NET Phase Two works to start on Wilford Lane

Posted on Thursday 22 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

Works to construct the phase two extensions of Nottingham Express Transit will extend the Wilford Lane from 1st September with utility diversion and track installation due to commence from this date for approximately four months.

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Metrolink delays after points failure

Posted on Thursday 22 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

A points failure at Queen’s Road depot caused delays for services on Manchester Metrolink during the afternoon o Thursday 15th August. This failure saw services running on the Bury and Rochdale lines being severely disrupted and as a knock on … Continue reading →

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Over £70 million worth of contracts awarded for NET Phase Two

Posted on Thursday 22 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

A major milestone in the construction work for phase two of Nottingham Express Transit has been reached following the news that over £70 million worth of contracts have now been placed with East Midlands based businesses. Of this £70 million, … Continue reading →

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Metrolink Park and Ride facilities to be increased

Posted on Thursday 22 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

The car parks at Radcliffe and Whitefield Metrolink stops are to be enlarged following the approval of planning applications by Bury Council. Both car parks will have an extra deck added with work expected to start in 2014.

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Blackpool ‘Boat’ 233 to set sail for the USA

Posted on Thursday 22 August 2013 by Andrew Waddington

It has come to light that the Lancastrian Transport Trust’s preserved Blackpool ‘Boat’ car 233 is shortly set to leave the UK for a new home in San Francisco, after being sold to a new owner overseas. The tram is currently … Continue reading →

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