Daily Archives: Friday 22 January 2016

No Government takeover for Douglas Horse Tramway

Posted on Friday 22 January 2016 by Gareth Prior

As the fallout from the decision last night of Douglas Borough Council to axe the horse tram service with immediate effect continues one hope of enthusiasts has been dashed with the Manx Government confirming they currently have no plans to … Continue reading →

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Heaton Park reveal 2015 operating statistics

Posted on Friday 22 January 2016 by Gareth Prior

The Heaton Park Tramway – the UK’s only truly preserved tramway – have announced their operating statistics for 2015 which saw 5,7000 passengers carried on the half mile running line from the Middleton Road gates to Lakeside.

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Let it snow! The white stuff hits Metrolink

Posted on Friday 22 January 2016 by Gareth Prior

The first snowfall of the winter arrived in time for some picturesque shots of Manchester Metrolink on Sunday 17th January. Although only a light dusting fell on Greater Manchester causing no real issues for Metrolink services Steve Kemp was out … Continue reading →

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More controversy as Edinburgh Trams inquiry bill reaches £2 million

Posted on Friday 22 January 2016 by Gareth Prior

There have been calls from politicians for the Edinburgh Trams inquiry to be scrapped following news that £2.1 million has already been spent on the inquiry – even before a single witness has been called in front of Lord Hardie. … Continue reading →

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Car hits tram in Oldham

Posted on Friday 22 January 2016 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink services were suspended between Oldham Mumps and Newton Heath and Moston for just over an hour on Wednesday 20th January following a collision between a car and a tram on West Street in Oldham. The car struck 3011 … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams to offer ScotRail passengers during disruption

Posted on Friday 22 January 2016 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams have come to an agreement with ScotRail which will mean at times of disruption on the rail network ticket holders will be able to travel on the tram network free of charge. The tram currently serves the stations … Continue reading →

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Smartcards launched on Midland Metro

Posted on Friday 22 January 2016 by Gareth Prior

You can now pay to travel on Midland Metro services using the new Swift Pay As You Go card. The smartcard is cheaper way to buy day tickets and single fares and can be used just the same as cash … Continue reading →

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Douglas Horse Tramway to close

Posted on Friday 22 January 2016 by Gareth Prior

In a shock announcement Douglas Borough Council have revealed that the Douglas Horse Tramway is to close with immediate effect due to “the increased financial burden on Douglas ratepayers”. The project to merge the horse stables and tramway depot into … Continue reading →

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