Daily Archives: Saturday 12 September 2015

Preparations for ‘TMS 60’ event get underway

Posted on Saturday 12 September 2015 by Andrew Waddington

Workshop staff at Crich Tramway Village had an earlier start than usual on Saturday 12th September, shunting various trams in preparation for next week’s ‘TMS 60’ event which is being held on 19th September. As previously reported, this will predominantly … Continue reading →

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One in, one out at Tramlink

Posted on Saturday 12 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

The latest Variobahn for London Tramlink is now on British soil but the number of the Stadler trams in Croydon has not increased with one having to be returned to Germany for repairs following a recent incident. The two trams … Continue reading →

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Passenger numbers increase on Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Saturday 12 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

Some pleasing news to report from Edinburgh Trams where the latest figures have shown an increase in the number of passengers being carried on board the trams. For the first time it is possible to compare figures year on year … Continue reading →

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Another naming in Nottingham

Posted on Saturday 12 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

The latest Nottingham Express Transit Citadis tram to receive a name is 236 which has been named Sat Bains after the legendary local chef. The naming ceremony took place at Wilkinson Street Depot on Thursday 10th September and means there … Continue reading →

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New Nottingham Express Transit DVD available

Posted on Saturday 12 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

The latest DVD from Bob Hodges Transport DVDs is on Nottingham Express Transit and is available now! Nottingham Trams: Scenes from the line to Hucknall & Phoenix Park plus the new lines to Toton Lane and Clifton South is 75 … Continue reading →

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New NET survey shows passengers still happy

Posted on Saturday 12 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

A new passenger survey has shown that Nottingham Express Transit continues to impress travellers with customer satisfaction rating remaining over 90%. This latest survey – which was undertaken on behalf of Nottingham Express Transit – was undertaken before the extensions … Continue reading →

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Car and tram collide at Sandilands

Posted on Saturday 12 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

A car was involved in a collision with a tram at Sandilands tramstop during the evening rush hour of Tuesday 8th September causing delays to all services on London Tramlink. The collision happened at approximately 1830 but the details of … Continue reading →

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Nottingham Express Transit service change: Sunday 27th September

Posted on Saturday 12 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit services will be disrupted on Sunday 27th September due to the new route of the Robin Hood Marathon. From the start of services (until mid afternoon) trams will run Hucknall/Phoenix Park to Royal Centre, Clifton South to … Continue reading →

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Extra Friday fun in Blackpool

Posted on Saturday 12 September 2015 by Andrew Waddington

There were some strange goings-on in Blackpool on Friday 11th September when a limited heritage tram service operated completely unadvertised. It is believed that staff who were on duty for illumination tours during the evening were allocated trams and sent … Continue reading →

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