Monthly Archives: May 2014

Two more M5000s enter service

Posted on Sunday 4 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

The latest two M5000s to be delivered to Manchester Metrolink have now entered service with 3081 and 3082 both joining the non-ATS/VRS fitted fleet over the past few days. 3081 operated its first passenger services on 29th April being quickly … Continue reading →

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Midland Metro suffers with delays

Posted on Sunday 4 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

Most days during the past week have seen delays on Midland Metro mainly caused by tram availability with several vehicles receiving workshop attention at the moment. 14 is currently in the workshops undergoing wheel repair work whilst 08 has also … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 674+684 move in to NEETT’s new depot

Posted on Sunday 4 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

A very productive weekend for the North Eastern Electrical Traction Trust has seen Blackpool trams Centenary 647 and Twin set 674+684 moved into the new storage shed at the North East Land, Sea & Air Museum near Sunderland, ending their … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Manchester Metrolink T68As – the last day

Posted on Sunday 4 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

As reported previously on British Trams Online the last day of operation for the two remaining Manchester Metrolink T68As was on Wednesday 30th April when 2001 and 2003 were allocated to running on the Bury-Abraham Moss shuttle. 2001 departed Bury … Continue reading →

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Win a chance to drive a Citadis tram!

Posted on Sunday 4 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

With the first daytime test runs of the new Alstom Citadis trams taking place over the past week in Nottingham city centre, Nottingham Express Transit are offering one lucky person and a guest the chance to drive one within the … Continue reading →

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Elmers End and Beckenham Junction Tramlink services to be disrupted by bridge works

Posted on Sunday 4 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

London Tramlink services to Elmers End and Beckenham Junction will be suspended between Saturday 24th May and Sunday 1st June to allow for the replacement of the road bridge at Spring Lane, Woodside. During this period trams from Therapia Lane … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Performance Update

Posted on Sunday 4 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

The latest statistics from 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 11 (Monday 3rd February-Sunday … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool Bank Holiday preparations

Posted on Saturday 3 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The sight of heritage tramcars on Blackpool’s New South promenade has become an increasingly common one of late, with many of the town’s remaining historic trams being temporarily based at Starr Gate depot due to ongoing issues with the traffic … Continue reading →

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Preserved Centenary car goes undercover

Posted on Saturday 3 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

On Saturday 3rd May, the North Eastern Electrical Traction Trust made a huge leap forwards, with the first of its collection of historic Blackpool trams being moved undercover. The honour of being the first tram to be stabled inside the … Continue reading →

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Heritage Trams this week…

Posted on Friday 2 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

This is your one stop guide to when and where you can ride on heritage trams in the UK and Isle of Man. This weekend sees the next bout of heritage tram operation in Blackpool with a two days of … Continue reading →

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Another makeover planned for Blackpool 290

Posted on Friday 2 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

The Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust have recently given their official website a welcome refresh, with updated profiles on all of the trams in their collection, including their most recent acquisition – Blackpool Centenary car 643. This includes the news that … Continue reading →

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A message of thanks from Andrew

Posted on Friday 2 May 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Many readers of British Trams Online will no doubt be aware by now of the new book, ‘Blackpool Trams – Where Are They Now?’ which is written and produced by your writer, Andrew Waddington. I wanted to use the platform … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams to launch Saturday 31st May 2014

Posted on Friday 2 May 2014 by Gareth Prior

In a week of significant news stories the lot may well just have been trumped by the confirmation from Edinburgh that the first passenger journeys on their new tram system will be on Saturday 31st May 2014. The first departures … Continue reading →

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