Monthly Archives: December 2013

Another two T68s withdrawn

Posted on Tuesday 3 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

The Manchester Metrolink T68 fleet is now down to seven examples following the withdrawal of 1013 and 1026 from service. Both vehicles were officially withdrawn from service on Monday 2nd December although 1026 had not operated for a couple of … Continue reading →

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And then there were five! Citadis 220 arrives in Nottingham

Posted on Tuesday 3 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

The number of Alstom Citadis trams in Nottingham has increased again with the arrival of the fifth example – 220 – at Wilkinson Street Depot. It seems that the deliveries of these new trams no longer seems newsworthy as no-one … Continue reading →

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TfL announce fare rise but only at rate of inflation

Posted on Tuesday 3 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

Fares on the Transport for London network will only rise, on average, at the RPI rate (3.1%) when the new fare structure is introduced from 2nd January. This is being lauded as good news as TfL claim that this means … Continue reading →

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How to travel to your enthronement as Bishop of Manchester? By Metrolink of course!

Posted on Tuesday 3 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

The new Bishop of Manchester, David Walker, chose to make part of his journey to his enthronement at Manchester Cathedral last Saturday (30th November) by Metrolink to partly reflect his “personal journey of faith, which began with his birth in … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams testing extends to Haymarket

Posted on Monday 2 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

Testing of trams in Edinburgh has now been extended through to Haymarket with 264 performing the first trip on Monday 2nd December. The tram was tested at walking pace between Edinburgh Park and Haymarket to allow measurements to be taken … Continue reading →

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British Trams Online Tram of the Year – Voting Open!

Posted on Sunday 1 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

Voting in the British Trams Online Tram of the Year contest for 2013 is now open in all three categories: Tram of the Year, Tramway of the Year and Event of the Year.

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This week on British Trams Online…

Posted on Sunday 1 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

As well as the start of voting for “Tram of the Year” we have a few other goodies for you ob British Trams Online this week:

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