Daily Archives: Friday 11 December 2015

Variobahn 2562 enters service on Tramlink

Posted on Friday 11 December 2015 by Gareth Prior

Two of the second batch of Stadler Variobahn’s are now in service on London Tramlink following the release into the operating fleet of 2562 which has been in Croydon since 11th October. 2562 was first used in service on Thursday … Continue reading →

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First tram train officially unveiled

Posted on Friday 11 December 2015 by Gareth Prior

Some 10 days after arriving in South Yorkshire the UK’s very first tram train has been officially unveiled at Stagecoach Supertram’s Nunnery Square Depot with local and national politicians on hand to see just what all the fuss is about. … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 on show

Posted on Friday 11 December 2015 by Gareth Prior

Sadly the Llandudno Christmas Parade, due to take place on Saturday 5th December, was cancelled due to the poor weather on Police advice which meant that Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 was all dressed up with nowhere to … Continue reading →

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MER model on sale now

Posted on Friday 11 December 2015 by Gareth Prior

If you are still looking for Christmas present ideas for the tram enthusiast in your life then look no further as a new model of Manx Electric Railway Winter Saloon 21 is now available directly from Isle of Man Railways … Continue reading →

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Metrolink driver fined for not driving with due care and attention

Posted on Friday 11 December 2015 by Gareth Prior

A driver on Manchester Metrolink was this week fined £526 (including costs) after admitting to a charge of driving without due care and attention earlier this year. The charge related to an incident on 14th May when a tram struck … Continue reading →

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