Daily Archives: Thursday 26 March 2015

Glasgow 1245 restoration continues

Posted on Thursday 26 March 2015 by Gareth Prior

The restoration of Glasgow 1245 – a 1937 built Coronation car and reputed to be the last tram in Glasgow – is continuing at Summerlee with recent progress seeing the completion of the restoration of the tram’s motors.

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Going for a ride…

Posted on Thursday 26 March 2015 by Gareth Prior

It’s the “big return” this week as both Blackpool and Crich re-open for the first time in 2015 along with the Snaefell Mountain Railway whilst it is also the time for both Beamish and Seaton to commence daily opening. And … Continue reading →

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Man arrested after driving car onto tracks at Manchester Central

Posted on Thursday 26 March 2015 by Gareth Prior

A 26 year old man has been arrested for drink driving after he drove his car onto the Metrolink tracks on the ramp outside the Manchester Central convention centre. The car was driven onto the tracks at around 2100 on … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams fares to rise

Posted on Thursday 26 March 2015 by Gareth Prior

Less than a year after opening it has been announced that some fares on Edinburgh Trams are to increase from 19th April. Although the majority of fares will be increasing from this date it has been confirmed that the £1.50 … Continue reading →

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Supertram services change for the Queen

Posted on Thursday 26 March 2015 by Gareth Prior

Her Majesty the Queen will be visiting Sheffield on Thursday 2nd April and as a result Supertram services will be altered from the start of service until approximately 1330. These changes are in addition to the alterations which will be … Continue reading →

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