Monthly Archives: February 2015

Consultation launched for Sheffield tram-train Tinsley Chord

Posted on Saturday 7 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

Plans for the tram-train trial which will link Sheffield and Rotherham are progressing although hopes that it would be up and running by spring 2016 have now been dashed with no new start date announced. In order for tram-trains to … Continue reading →

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Glasgow Airport tram-train link could cause delays to other services

Posted on Saturday 7 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

A new Transport Scotland report has said that the plans for a tram-train service to Glasgow Airport could cause delays to some other services with other services also likely to have to be removed to make way for the plans. … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Victoria transformation works

Posted on Saturday 7 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

In less than two weeks time Manchester Metrolink services will once again stop at Victoria following 12 months of transformation works to prepare the stop for the Second City Crossing (2CC). As the countdown continues to the re-opening we bring … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Wolverhampton St George’s rail replacement update

Posted on Saturday 7 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

The much delayed rail replacement work at Wolverhampton St George’s is continuing as this picture update shows. The track in the second platform (roadside) has now been completely removed and is not due to be replaced with both tracks on … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Deansgate-Castlefield refurbishment

Posted on Saturday 7 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

As well as the major transformation works at Victoria (see separate story) works continue to take place at Deansgate-Castlefield which will end up with three platforms once these are completed. Work has now moved onto reconstructing the outbound platform and … Continue reading →

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Expanded Midland Metro Depot officially opened

Posted on Saturday 7 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

The newly expanded Midland Metro depot at Wednesbury has been officially opened following the completion of the £13.8 million project. Cllr Darren Cooper, the leader of Sandwell Borough Council and also a member of the West Midlands Integrated Transport Authority, … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Performance Update

Posted on Saturday 7 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

It is almost time for the Metrolink and Rail Networks sub-committee of the Transport for Greater Manchester Committee to meet again, for the first time in 2015, and that means that we can once again bring you the latest Metrolink … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Brush 295

Posted on Friday 6 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Brush Railcoach 295 is the latest subject of our trip down memory lane as we take a “Picture in Time” from 1967.

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Balloon 715 comes alive

Posted on Friday 6 February 2015 by Andrew Waddington

The Blackpool Heritage Trust have provided a welcome update on the current work being lavished upon Blackpool Balloon 715, which should enable this tram to be used in service this season for the first time since November 2011. Work is … Continue reading →

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3013 returns to service with 3087 not far behind

Posted on Thursday 5 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

Long term absentee 3013 has finally returned to service – almost two years to the day since it was involved in a collision with a lorry on the Eccles line. 3013 was used on the Bury to Abraham Moss shuttle … Continue reading →

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Metrolink staff to strike over pay dispute

Posted on Thursday 5 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

It has been announced that members of the Unite working on Manchester Metrolink are planning to strike on Wednesday 11th February in an ongoing dispute over pay. RATP Dev Ltd – the operators at Metrolink – have been negotiating with … Continue reading →

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Sheffield 264 progress report

Posted on Wednesday 4 February 2015 by Andrew Waddington

Little has been heard about the progress made on the major overhaul of Sheffield 264 at Beamish Museum for some time, but recently an update has been provided on this project by the Museum’s Keeper of Transport, Paul Jarman, on … Continue reading →

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Blackpool’s ‘B Fleet’ to see some use in 2015

Posted on Wednesday 4 February 2015 by Andrew Waddington

It has been revealed that Blackpool Transport intend to use three members of the ‘B Fleet’ of modified Balloon cars in passenger service during 2015. These trams have been largely disused since the transformation of the Blackpool tramway into a … Continue reading →

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Burton & Ashby 14’s new home revealed

Posted on Wednesday 4 February 2015 by Andrew Waddington

It has been confirmed that the recently repatriated Burton & Ashby 14 has now arrived at a new home close to its original home system. The tramcar is now based at the Statford Barn Railway, just sixteen miles away from … Continue reading →

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Scenic T68s: Manchester Metrolink 1022

Posted on Tuesday 3 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

12 months ago today saw the final normal passenger runs of a Manchester Metrolink T68 when 1007+1022 (working as a double unit) failed on the Bury-Altrincham service halfway through the day. In the final part of our mini Scenic T68 … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: London Tramlink in the snow

Posted on Tuesday 3 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

On Tuesday 3rd February London Tramlink became the latest tramway in the UK to be hit by snow this year, although unlike in Sheffield the snow was fairly light and had practically all gone by 1000. Services were unaffected by … Continue reading →

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Working in a winter wonderland at Heaton Park

Posted on Monday 2 February 2015 by Andrew Waddington

So far in 2015, no passenger services have operated on Manchester’s Heaton Park Tramway, but behind the scenes an incredible amount of work has been taking place. Although the main focus remains the ongoing restoration of Hull 96, other projects … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Urbos 3 27 enters service on Midland Metro

Posted on Monday 2 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

The day when a full Midland Metro weekday service is operated by the new Urbos 3 trams can’t be far off as there are now 10 of the class available for passenger service following the entry into service of 27 … Continue reading →

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Scenic T68s: Manchester Metrolink 1013

Posted on Monday 2 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

The second LRV to feature in this short series commemorating the first anniversary of the withdrawal of the last of the T68s is 1013 which was last used in service on 2nd December 2013.

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 1 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

This week we have another two Photo Galleries for you as part of our main site update:

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