Daily Archives: Thursday 5 December 2013

In Pictures: Trams reach York Place for first time

Posted on Thursday 5 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

57 years. That is how long it has been since the last tram ran down Princes Street in Edinburgh city centre, until last night that is! As planned the very first test run between Haymarket and York Place took place … Continue reading →

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Driver Training starts on Oldham town centre line

Posted on Thursday 5 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

Driver training has started on the Oldham town centre extension of Manchester Metrolink this week as further progress is made towards the opening of the line in early 2014. The driving training commenced on Wednesday 4th December and is as … Continue reading →

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Trafford Centre Metrolink extension moves a step closer

Posted on Thursday 5 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

The Transport for Greater Manchester Committee are due to meet this week to discuss plans for an extension of the Metrolink system to serve the Trafford Centre. A 5.5km route has been earmarked which would leave the current network close … Continue reading →

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Blackpool tramway affected by severe storms

Posted on Thursday 5 December 2013 by Andrew Waddington

Much of the country has been severely affected by adverse weather conditions on Thursday 5th December, and the Fylde coast was no exception. Despite the multi-million pound investment in a new sea wall for Blackpool’s promenade over the past decade, … Continue reading →

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