Monthly Archives: October 2015

More namings in Nottingham

Posted on Friday 16 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

Two more Alstom Citadis trams have received in Nottingham with mathematicians Ada Lovelace and George Green the latest inspirational figures to be honoured. A joint ceremony took place at Wilkinson Street Depot on Wednesday 14th October with local schoolchildren given … Continue reading →

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Disruption for Metrolink after major city centre fire

Posted on Friday 16 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink services between Victoria and Piccadilly Gardens were suspended at the start of this week following a major fire alongside the tramway on Balloon Street leading to concerns about the safety of the building. The Hanover Tower, formerly the … Continue reading →

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General support for Tramlink Dingwall Road loop

Posted on Friday 16 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

The results of the latest round of consultation for the proposal to construct a new loop line in Croydon Town Centre has been released with over three quarters of those who responded being in support of the line. The extension … Continue reading →

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And another award for Metrolink’s Airport line

Posted on Friday 16 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

Three awards in four weeks isn’t too bad is it? Well that is exactly what has happened for the Manchester Metrolink extension to the Airport which is now celebrating the award for Major Civil Engineering Project of the Year (over … Continue reading →

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Crich win at the Derbyshire Heritage Awards

Posted on Friday 16 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

Award season is continuing with the latest organisation to be rewarded being Crich Tramway Village who were given awards at the recent Derbyshire Heritage Awards. The awards were in the Young People in Heritage category and were for Excellence and … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Hull 96 on test

Posted on Thursday 15 October 2015 by Andrew Waddington

Hull 96 may have now entered service at the Heaton Park Tramway – but we are now moving very slightly back in time to eight days before the launch took place, when the immaculate tram completed its first test run … Continue reading →

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Going for a ride…

Posted on Thursday 15 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

We again turn our attention to just when and where you can enjoy a ride on a traditional tram in the British Isles and for the first time in what seems like ages there is no special event to look … Continue reading →

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NET Citadis 222 becomes Sam and Amy

Posted on Wednesday 14 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

The regular namings of the new Citadis trams on Nottingham Express Transit has continued with the latest example to receive a name being 222. The tram was named Sam and Amy at Clifton South on Monday 12th October as part … Continue reading →

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More winners revealed from Light Rail Awards

Posted on Wednesday 14 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

Following on from our report last week about the annual Light Rail Awards Manchester Metrolink – or more precisely Transport for Greater Manchester – have now confirmed that they too won two awards on the night and were highly commended … Continue reading →

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Balloons by night

Posted on Tuesday 13 October 2015 by Andrew Waddington

As the illuminations season progresses and the nights become darker earlier, the potential number of illumination tours being operated in Blackpool grows. Saturday 10th October was a high point for the year so far with an impressive total of six … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Snaefell Mountain Railway 1 & 2

Posted on Tuesday 13 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

We are back across the Irish Sea on the Isle of Man for today’s Picture in Time image as we head to Laxey for an image of two of the trams used on the Snaefell Mountain Railway back in 1992.

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Hull 96 returns to service

Posted on Monday 12 October 2015 by Andrew Waddington

Two years of painstaking work undertaken largely by a small team of volunteers came to a satisfactory finale on Sunday 11th October, when Hull 96 was officially launched back into service at the Heaton Park Tramway. The tram had operated … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 11 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

This week we bring you another Photo Gallery from a special event with our coverage from the Wirral Bus and Tram Show:

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Picture in Time: Midland Metro 09, 15 and 06

Posted on Sunday 11 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

We are back on Midland Metro for the latest edition of Picture in Time for a view taken during the initial testing period and we see three trams all in one photo – 09, 15 and 06.

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3105 arrives and 3104 enters service on Metrolink

Posted on Sunday 11 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

Once again as the latest M5000 is delivered to Manchester the previous arrival enters service with Saturday 10th October being the milestone date this time around. 3105 was the tram to be delivered on the back of the low loader … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Illuminated Trawler 633

Posted on Friday 9 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

This weeks Blackpool offering in Picture in Time continues our look at some of the Illuminated trams which have operated over the years with a view of the latest tram feature car to be constructed – Trawler 633 (as it … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams named Operator of the Year at Light Rail Awards

Posted on Friday 9 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

The annual Light Rail Awards have taken place this week in London and the big winner of the night turned out to be Edinburgh Trams which walked away with the prestigious Operator of the Year accolade. Other systems to win … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams inquiry starts

Posted on Friday 9 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

After months of preparation and debate the inquiry into the Edinburgh Trams project has opened with the first of the preliminary hearings taking place although it will be some time before any witnesses are called to give evidence. The Chairman … Continue reading →

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Leeds 602 legacy rejected – again!

Posted on Friday 9 October 2015 by Andrew Waddington

A recent announcement that the decision by the Board of Management at the Tramway Museum Society to reject a substantial donation to enable the restoration of the unique Leeds 602 was being reviewed, had been met with approval by the … Continue reading →

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Delays after collision between car and tram on Metrolink

Posted on Friday 9 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

It was a case of “what again?” as passengers wishing to travel to Manchester Airport during the Thursday 8th October evening rush hour faced delays after a collision between a car and a tram at Shadowmoss. The collision took place … Continue reading →

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