Daily Archives: Friday 16 October 2015

Picture in Time: Blackpool Illuminated Rocket 732

Posted on Friday 16 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

We are heading back into the depths of Rigby Road Depot for today’s Picture in Time image as we continue our review of the illuminated tram fleet. The tram which caught the eye of our photographer today is the iconic … Continue reading →

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Four shortlisted to operate Metrolink

Posted on Friday 16 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink could once again have a new operator from 2017 with the contract to operate and maintain the network up for grabs. Four companies have been shortlisted with current incumbent RATP Dev joined by KeolisAmey, National Express and Transdev … Continue reading →

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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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