Monthly Archives: March 2014

RAIB report released into Tramlink vehicle operating with doors open incident

Posted on Saturday 8 March 2014 by Gareth Prior

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) have released their latest report into an incident on one of the UK’s light rail systems with the publication of a report into when a London Tramlink vehicle managed to operate in service with … Continue reading →

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Changes to Blackpool concessionary arrangements confirmed

Posted on Friday 7 March 2014 by Andrew Waddington

As predicted, Blackpool Council are to withdraw the provision of free tram travel in Blackpool for non-Blackpool residents eligible for the English National Travel Concession Scheme, with effect from 1st April. Despite hopes that Lancashire County Council would step in … Continue reading →

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Liverpool 245 revealed in all her glory!

Posted on Thursday 6 March 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The amazing work being done at Birkenhead to restore Liverpool ‘Baby Grand’ car 245 to a pristine and operational condition is continuing, with the tram now nearing completion. Final painting is actively underway and another major milestone occured on 6th … Continue reading →

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Revised timetable for Nottingham Express Transit from 10th March

Posted on Wednesday 5 March 2014 by Gareth Prior

A temporarily revised timetable is to be introduced on Nottingham Express Transit from Monday 10th March to “maintain reliability during essential works on both trams and track ahead of the introduction of increased services later in the year”. The revised … Continue reading →

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New book launched to celebrate Metrolink’s iconic T68 and T68A fleet

Posted on Wednesday 5 March 2014 by Gareth Prior

For those of you who are still reeling from the withdrawal of the last of the once 26 strong T68 fleet on Manchester Metrolink at the start of February you will be interested to learn that a new book charting … Continue reading →

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New App helps you get tram times on the move

Posted on Wednesday 5 March 2014 by Gareth Prior

A new application available for all Android devices is now available to help you find out the latest tram times when you are on the move in Blackpool, Manchester, Nottingham, Sheffield and the Tyne and Wear Metro.

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752 makes history at Heaton Park again!

Posted on Tuesday 4 March 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Another small movement by a tramcar represented a giant leap forward for the Heaton Park Tramway on Tuesday 4th March, when the resident works car Blackpool 752 became the first tram to use the newly installed second track within the … Continue reading →

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Trevor Roberts leaves Blackpool Transport

Posted on Monday 3 March 2014 by Andrew Waddington

It has been announced that Blackpool Transport’s Managing Director Trevor Roberts has stepped down from his position with the company. Mr Roberts had been in charge of the firm since 2009 when he replaced Steve Burd, and although he has served … Continue reading →

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New owners of Blackpool 643 revealed

Posted on Monday 3 March 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Following the surprise departure of Blackpool Centenary car 643 from Broadwater Caravan Park on 28th February, it has been confirmed that the tram has been donated to the Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust. The tram has been relocated to Fleetwood fish … Continue reading →

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Blackpool trams take over Beamish!

Posted on Monday 3 March 2014 by Andrew Waddington

For the first weekend of March, an intensive four-tram service was operated on the lengthy tramway circuit at Beamish Museum, using exclusively Blackpool trams. This low-key event was intended primarily to showcase the two visiting tramcars – Pantograph car 167 … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 2 March 2014 by Gareth Prior

Just the one new Photo Gallery along with a couple of Fleet List updates for you to take a look on the main site update this week: Gallery 440: More Docklands Light Railway February 2014 – http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/gallery440.html

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