Monthly Archives: September 2013

Stagecoach Supertram Engineering Works: 16th September-3rd October

Posted on Wednesday 11 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

From Monday 16th September for just over two weeks the worksite on Park Grange Road where major rail replacement work has been taking place will be extended to Gleadless Townend. This will allow work to take place on the Spring … Continue reading →

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New sponsor for illuminated Rocket tram

Posted on Tuesday 10 September 2013 by Andrew Waddington

One of the most popular attractions of last year’s Blackpool illuminations was the iconic illuminated Rocket 732, which was cosmetically restored and put on static display in the centre of the Gynn Square roundabout in August 2012. The tram has … Continue reading →

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Another one bites the dust at Crich

Posted on Tuesday 10 September 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Sadly, Metropolitan Electric Tramways 331 has become the latest vehicle to be withdrawn from service at Crich Tramway Village, home of the National Tramway Museum. Following on from the withdrawal of Blackpool & Fleetwood ‘Rack’ 2, Southampton 45 and Johannesburg … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Birkenhead Heritage Tramway

Posted on Tuesday 10 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

On the way to the Isle of Man a visit was made to the Birkenhead Heritage Tramway which was in the middle of its summer mid-week service at the time. On Friday 9th August the service was being provided by … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: T68/T68As make rare nighttime appearance at East Didsbury

Posted on Tuesday 10 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

In the early hours of Monday 9th September there were two unusual visitors to the South Manchester line when T68 1023 and T68A 2001 made the trip to East Didsbury to test an axle detector. Photos of these two nocturnal visitors … Continue reading →

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Metrolink to consider mobility scooter permit scheme

Posted on Tuesday 10 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

Officials at Manchester Metrolink are to look at the possible introduction of a permit scheme for some mobility scooter users to allow them to be used on the network. Previously all mobility scooters were officially banned from Metrolink due to … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Stagecoach Supertram Engineering Works

Posted on Tuesday 10 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

The track replacement work being undertaken over the weekend of 7th/8th September on Stagecoach Supertram was concentrated on the section of track from just below Leopold Street to halfway opposite the inbound City Hall tramstop. With thanks to Stuart Cooke … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Engineering Works: Sunday 15th September

Posted on Tuesday 10 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

Engineering works in Manchester city centre and also in the Altrincham area on Sunday 15th September will see more major changes to Metrolink services. Trams will only be able to operate Rochdale-Central Park, Droylsden-Eccles, Timperley-Piccadilly and East Didsbury-Piccadilly throughout the … Continue reading →

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Metrolink drop-in sessions for Airport extension

Posted on Tuesday 10 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

Drop-in sessions are to be held later this month to let people find out more about the new Manchester Metrolink line currently under construction to Manchester Airport via Wythenshawe. These sessions allow local residents to ask any questions about the … Continue reading →

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Preparations continue for Crich’s Enthusiasts’ Day

Posted on Monday 9 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

The big tram event for enthusiasts at the Crich Tramway Village takes place on Saturday 14th September with the main highlight this year being a line-up of horse cars to mark the 50th anniversary of the operation of horse trams … Continue reading →

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Stagecoach Supertram Engineering Works: 13th-15th & 20th-22nd September

Posted on Monday 9 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

Track replacement work will be taking place in the Shalesmoor area over the next two weekends in September which will see changes to Stagecoach Supertram services from 2000 on Friday evenings 13th and 20th September and then all day on … Continue reading →

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Centro look to further Metro extensions

Posted on Friday 6 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

The Birmingham city centre extension of Midland Metro may still be at least 18 months away from opening but that doesn’t mean that Centro are prepared to rest on their laurels  as they are now inviting the public to comment … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Transport to simplify fares

Posted on Friday 6 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

Following on swiftly after the launch of a new website and a new tram timetable Blackpool  Transport have now announced they are simplifying their fares structure from Sunday 8th September. This will see some fares rise but also there will … Continue reading →

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Heritage Trams this week…

Posted on Friday 6 September 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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In Pictures: Agricultural Power from the Past at Beamish

Posted on Friday 6 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

This years Agricultural Power from the Past event at Beamish saw transport take more of a back seat than in recent years but that didn’t mean that the trams weren’t out in force. Of course this included the final runs … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: The Tramshed, Waterfront Swansea

Posted on Friday 6 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

We take a trip to South Wales for this small feature as we look at three vehicles (or part of anyway!) displayed at The Tramshed on the Waterfront in Swansea, part of the Swansea Museum and open on bank holidays … Continue reading →

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£5 NET group travel ticket offer extended

Posted on Friday 6 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

The hugely popular £5 ticket, which allows a family of 5 (two adults, three children) or just two adults unlimited travel on the Nottingham Express Transit network for a day, has been extended and will now be available on all … Continue reading →

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First Nottingham Express Transit Citadis set to be unveiled

Posted on Thursday 5 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

The first of 22 Alstom Citadis trams for Nottingham Express Transit is set to be unveiled to the world during a special ceremony at Wilkinson Street depot. NET are obviously not superstitious as they are to hold this event on … Continue reading →

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Manx Electric Railway gets ready to celebrate 120 years

Posted on Thursday 5 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

On 7th September 1893 the official opening tram of the Manx Electric Railway travelled between Douglas and Groudle Glen which was then the full extent of the tramway and now exactly 120 years later a special celebration will be held … Continue reading →

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York Place to re-open to traffic

Posted on Thursday 5 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

York Place, in Edinburgh city centre, is to re-open to traffic on Friday 6th September following the completion of tramway construction works – this will be four months ahead of the revised schedule. The re-opening of York Place means that … Continue reading →

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