Daily Archives: Friday 11 March 2016

03 latest T69 to leave Midland Metro

Posted on Friday 11 March 2016 by Gareth Prior

The acceleration of the departure of the remaining withdrawn Midland Metro T69s from Wednesbury Depot has continued with the latest tram to leave on the back of a lorry being 03. Once again a low loader from Allelys was in … Continue reading →

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New name for NET 222

Posted on Friday 11 March 2016 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit Citadis 222 has become the first tram from the city to receive a second name following the application of the name Barbara White OBE in a special ceremony on the 12th anniversary of the tramway. Barbara is … Continue reading →

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New Birmingham Snow Hill stop to open at Easter – temporarily

Posted on Friday 11 March 2016 by Gareth Prior

There is more disruption on the way for Midland Metro passengers with weekend closures planned as part of the work to open the line through Birmingham City Centre to New Street station. This work will include attention to the new … Continue reading →

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Metrolink overnight parking trial extended

Posted on Friday 11 March 2016 by Gareth Prior

The trial which allowed Metrolink users to leave their cars overnight at selected car parks on the network on Fridays and Saturdays is to be extended to allow for a full evaluation report to be completed. Originally due to end … Continue reading →

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