Daily Archives: Monday 21 September 2015

In Pictures: M5000 3103 enters service as 3104 arrives

Posted on Monday 21 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

There has been more movement with the M5000s on Manchester Metrolink with 3103 – which seemingly snuck into Manchester without us noticing! – entering service on Saturday 19th September running as part of a double unit on the Eccles route. … Continue reading →

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Norbreck North tramstop will return

Posted on Monday 21 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Council have confirmed that a new tramstop will be built at Norbreck North following an extensive campaign by local residents following the removal of a stop at this location as part of the upgrade of the tramway. Local residents … Continue reading →

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Metrolink’s Airport line wins award

Posted on Monday 21 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink’s Airport line has won the “Civil Engineering Achievement of the Year” award at the annual National Rail Awards which took place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London last week. The Airport line – which is the latest … Continue reading →

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Minor timetable changes for Supertram

Posted on Monday 21 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

A new timetable will be introduced on Stagecoach Supertram from Monday 5th October although only passengers who travel in the early mornings will notice any difference. Three services on the Blue route will be removed with two additional journeys being … Continue reading →

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Enhanced services for Midland Metro on Sunday 27th September

Posted on Monday 21 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

Services across the Midland Metro network will run at increased frequencies between 0800 and 1800 on Sunday 27th September to cater for the number of people expected to be in the area for the Birmingham Weekender entertainment event. Trams will … Continue reading →

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