Daily Archives: Saturday 6 December 2014

Is the end finally in sight for the Midland Metro T69s?

Posted on Saturday 6 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

Last week we reported how Midland Metro’s fleet of T69s seemed to be enjoying a resurgence and that rumours of their imminent demise were premature, but the past week has seen another reversal of fortunes with only three of the … Continue reading →

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M5000 3092 enters service as 3093 arrives in the city

Posted on Saturday 6 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

There has been more movement with the M5000 fleet on Manchester Metrolink fleet with a further example entering service rapidly followed by another delivery. The latest LRV to be used in service was 3092 which first carried passengers on 3rd … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Council order report on tram extension to Leith

Posted on Saturday 6 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

When Edinburgh Trams finally opened at the end of May it was just a single line and a tint proportion of what had been hoped for. However could we see a larger network in the future? Edinburgh City Council have … Continue reading →

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Midland Metro Track Replacement update

Posted on Saturday 6 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

Midland Metro have announced that they are hoping to be able to resume services between Priestfield and The Royal from “around the 15th of this month” but no estimate of reopening through to Wolverhampton St Georges is currently being provided … Continue reading →

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Railgrinding to take place in Nottingham

Posted on Saturday 6 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

Railgrinding on the current Nottingham Express Transit line is to take place overnight between Monday 8th and Sunday 14th December. The work will start at Lace Market (8th/9th) before moving on to Noel Street (10th), Cinderhill branch line (11th), Wilkinson … Continue reading →

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