Daily Archives: Friday 13 February 2015

Picture in Time: Blackpool Coronation 642

Posted on Friday 13 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

We head back to Blackpool for our latest “Picture in Time” image and this time our time machine ends up in August 1968 with a view of one of the immensely popular Coronation Cars – no. 642.

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Market Street Metrolink stop to get makeover

Posted on Friday 13 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

Market Street stop in Manchester City Centre is set to receive a makeover to improve its appearance and to make it easier for passengers to circulate around the stop. The work will start from 2000 on Friday 13th February with … Continue reading →

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Next phase of Supertram rail replacement works announced

Posted on Friday 13 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

The 2015 phase of rail replacement works on Stagecoach Supertram will commence on 28th March and will continue until the end of August with four distinct phases of track closures. The first phase will be between Hillsborough and Infirmary Road … Continue reading →

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Normal service is resumed – collision and errant car on tracks trouble Metrolink

Posted on Friday 13 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

The past few days has seen more problems for Manchester Metrolink with cars once again causing problems. On Tuesday 10th February a car drove into a tram close to St Peter’s Square and this was followed just two days later … Continue reading →

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