Daily Archives: Friday 27 February 2015

SNP to back more trams for Scotland? Just not in Edinburgh!

Posted on Friday 27 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

The Transport Minister on the Scottish Government, Derek Mackay, has stated that the SNP administration currently in charge may back new tram schemes north of the border as long as they fit in with other public transport. Although this is … Continue reading →

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Heritage tram driver training steps up in Blackpool

Posted on Friday 27 February 2015 by Andrew Waddington

The last week of February 2015 was an interesting one in Blackpool, thanks to the appearance of several members of the retained traditional tram fleet being noted out and about on the tramway. This was part of a concerted effort … Continue reading →

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Ramsey interchange plans rejected

Posted on Friday 27 February 2015 by Andrew Waddington

Plans for a new transport interchange at Ramsey on the Isle of Man have been placed in serious doubt after local ministers rejected the proposals, which included the construction of a car park, bus storage and washing facilities as well … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Ex-Towing car 679

Posted on Friday 27 February 2015 by Andrew Waddington

After publishing some really old pictures recently, today’s archive pictures feature a scene that many readers of this site will be very familiar with – that of a classic Blackpool tramcar at the Fleetwood Ferry terminus, preparing to depart with … Continue reading →

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