Monthly Archives: February 2014

Heritage trams visit Starr Gate

Posted on Friday 7 February 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The presence of two tram depots in Blackpool has added some added intrigue to an already fascinating tramway, with various trams being moved between the two sites for a number of reasons. Most of the operational heritage cars have now … Continue reading →

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Start date confirmed for Metrolink Victoria works

Posted on Thursday 6 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

A nine month project to completely redesign and expand Manchester Victoria Metrolink stop will start on Friday 21st February it has been confirmed. The work will see additional platforms provided to accommodate the new Second City Crossing (2CC) and will … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Improvement Works: Sunday 9th February

Posted on Thursday 6 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

Further improvement works on Manchester Metrolink will see a revised service in operation on Sunday 9th February. Trams will run Altrincham-Piccadilly, East Didsbury-Piccadilly, Eccles-Ashton under Lyne via MediaCityUK, Rochdale-Central Park with replacement buses in operation between Bury and Piccadilly and … Continue reading →

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Midland Metro offer Family day ticket for February

Posted on Thursday 6 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

A Family Metro Daytripper ticket is to be available during February for just £8.50 which allows unlimited travel for up to six people (including at least one but no more than two adults) after 0930 each day. The ticket is … Continue reading →

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Blackpool 167 enters service at Beamish

Posted on Sunday 2 February 2014 by Andrew Waddington

On Saturday 1st February, Blackpool 167 became the first tram from the collection of the National Tramway Museum to operate in passenger service during 2014. However, the tram wasn’t running at Crich, but instead at Beamish Museum, where it had … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Edinburgh 35’s new/old look

Posted on Sunday 2 February 2014 by Andrew Waddington

One of the main incentives behind the decision to have a limited open day at Crich Tramway Village to co-incide with a major shunting operation on Saturday 1st February, was to show off the recent work undertaken on Edinburgh 35. … Continue reading →

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A grand day out at Crich for ‘The Big Shunt’

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2014 by Andrew Waddington

On Saturday 1st February, the doors of the National Tramway Museum were thrown open unusually early, to allow enthusiasts to witness a series of interesting shunting movements involving tramcars which are not currently part of the operational fleet. Although no … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

We have a couple of more Photo Galleries for you as part of our main site update this week on British Trams Online:

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Picture in Time 13: Glasgow 1245

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

With Glasgow 1245 in the news recently following progress on its restoration at Summerlee our latest “Picture in Time” takes us back to a time shortly after the tram arrived at the East Anglia Transport Museum in Carlton Colville.

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14th December 2014 named as opening date for NET Phase Two

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

The Nottingham Evening Post are reporting that the Phase Two extensions of Nottingham Express Transit are due to open to the public on 14th December 2014. Confirmation of the date was given by Chris Deas – project director at Nottingham … Continue reading →

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Plans submitted for Ramsey Transport Interchange

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

A planning application has been submitted for the redevelopment of Ramsey Manx Electric Railway station and the surrounding area into a new transport interchange which would include a new terminus for the trams as well as a bus station and … Continue reading →

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Delay to Clifton NET Phase Two works

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

Work on Southchurch Drive and Farnborough Road in Clifton on the route of Nottingham Express Transit Phase Two has been postponed following discussions between the construction contractor Taylor Woodrow Alstom, the Highway Authority and local bus operators. The work was … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Performance Update

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

The latest statistics of Manchester Metrolink have been released giving details on the performance of the service, any major incidents, trams out of service and the number of complaints received. The latest document concentrates on periods 8 and 9 (Monday … Continue reading →

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Tramlink strike called off

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

No sooner had we reported about a planned 24 hour strike on London Tramlink then it was postponed! The strike was due to take place from 2200 on Tuesday 4th February and was originally called because of a dispute surrounding … Continue reading →

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Nottingham Express Transit Engineering Works: Sunday 9th February

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

The Phoenix Park branch of Nottingham Express Transit will be closed on Sunday 9th February to allow essential maintenance work to take place. Services to Phoenix Park will terminate at Bulwell with a replacement bus service in operation from there … Continue reading →

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Discounted NET monthly ticket offer extended

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

The five pound reduction of the monthly ticket valid for travel on Nottingham Express Transit has been extended until 31st March. Costing just £40 (instead of the usual £45) this ticket was originally reduced over the Christmas and New Year … Continue reading →

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