Daily Archives: Saturday 29 March 2014

Crich kick off the 2014 season

Posted on Saturday 29 March 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The first proper open day at Crich Tramway Village in 2014 was Saturday 29th March, when a three tram service operated, as is scheduled to run every day the museum is open this year. Although a limited open day had … Continue reading →

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Shadow running starts in Rochdale town centre

Posted on Saturday 29 March 2014 by Gareth Prior

Thursday 27th March saw the first of four planned days of shadow running in Rochdale town centre ahead of the opening of the line to the public on Monday 31st March. As with previous shadow running on Manchester Metrolink the … Continue reading →

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Details released for Isle of Man’s Rush Hour on the Railways

Posted on Saturday 29 March 2014 by Gareth Prior

Isle of Man Transport have now released full details of the plans for their first major special event of 2014: Rush Hour on the Railways. In previous years this event has been concentrated on the Isle of Man Steam Railway … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Testing continues in Edinburgh

Posted on Saturday 29 March 2014 by Gareth Prior

Test running of Edinburgh Trams is continuing with a recent expansion in hours of operation with trams now testing now taking place at any time between 0500 and 2359 on weekdays. It is also planned that testing will be extended … Continue reading →

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In Picture: M5000 3080 enters service

Posted on Saturday 29 March 2014 by Gareth Prior

The latest M5000 to enter service is 3080 which first carried passengers on Tuesday 25th March. The LRV is not equipped with the ATS or VRS equipment and so is part of the pool of vehicles which are restricted to … Continue reading →

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Stadler’s spread their wings on Tramlink

Posted on Saturday 29 March 2014 by Gareth Prior

Since being introduced into service during 2012 the Stadler Variotrams on London Tramlink have, apart from on a few occasions, mainly been limited to use on the Elmers End routes (lines 1 and 4) but over the past week they … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Nottingham Express Transit Phase Two works

Posted on Saturday 29 March 2014 by Gareth Prior

Construction work on Phase Two of Nottingham Express Transit has gathered pace in the last few weeks with seven day a week working now in evidence. Traction poles are now up in several places including Chillwell, Wilford Riverside and Meadows … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Stagecoach Supertram rail replacement work starts

Posted on Saturday 29 March 2014 by Gareth Prior

The first stage of the second phase of rail replacement on Stagecoach Supertram has got under on Saturday 29th March with work commencing at Hillsborough Corner. During this stage of works, which are due to be completed by the end … Continue reading →

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Mobility scooters cleared for Metrolink

Posted on Saturday 29 March 2014 by Gareth Prior

From Monday 31st March people living in Greater Manchester and holding either an English Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) Disabled Person’s Pass or a TfGM Travel Voucher pass will be able to apply for a permit to use their mobility scooter … Continue reading →

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Nottinghamshire resident concessionary pass holders to enjoy even better discounts on NET

Posted on Saturday 29 March 2014 by Gareth Prior

Concessionary pass holders from Nottinghamshire will be able to enjoy better discounts on board Nottingham Express Transit from 1st April with the previous restriction between 1600 and 1800 on weekdays being relaxed. Previously concessionary pass holders had to pay half … Continue reading →

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Supertram single fares frozen

Posted on Saturday 29 March 2014 by Gareth Prior

Stagecoach Supertram have announced that all single tram tickets and tram and bus Dayrider and Megarider tickets are to be frozen in price in acknowledgement of the disruption likely to passengers during the track replacement works which have now started.

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Western Train loses its trolley

Posted on Saturday 29 March 2014 by Andrew Waddington

One of Blackpool’s best loved trams, the illuminated Western Train 733, has undergone another minor change to its external appearance recently, with the removal of its trolley arm. It may be recalled that over winter, 733 had been fitted with … Continue reading →

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