Daily Archives: Wednesday 23 July 2014

A Box delivered to Crich

Posted on Wednesday 23 July 2014 by Andrew Waddington

Blackpool & Fleetwood ‘Box’ 40 has enjoyed a few very hectic days during July 2014, following the completion of recent work on its trucks and body. The tram re-entered service in Blackpool on Sunday 20th July, but was then hastily … Continue reading →

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Nottingham Express Transit Citadis’ to enter service

Posted on Wednesday 23 July 2014 by Gareth Prior

The first of the new Alstom built Citadis trams are due to enter passenger service for the first time on Sunday 27th July as new higher frequency service is tested. It is planned that around double the number of trams … Continue reading →

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MER 1 and 2 to operate services to celebrate 120th anniversary of Laxey

Posted on Wednesday 23 July 2014 by Gareth Prior

The two oldest operational tramcars on their original line in the world are to run scheduled passenger services on Sunday 27th July to mark the 120th anniversary of the Manx Electric Railway reaching Laxey. Cars 1 and 2 – built … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink improvement works: Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th July

Posted on Wednesday 23 July 2014 by Gareth Prior

Major improvement works at Deansgate-Castlefield over the weekend of Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July will see changes to Metrolink services with replacement bus services in operation. The weekend will see a large 350 tonne crane lift sections of the … Continue reading →

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