Monthly Archives: April 2016

Live service information on the way for Tramlink

Posted on Friday 15 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

Users of London Tramlink will soon be able to benefit from live running information at the touch of a button with Transport for London set to release new open data feeds in the next few weeks. This will enable app … Continue reading →

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RAIB report released into pedestrian being hit by tram on Metrolink

Posted on Friday 15 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) have concluded their investigation into an incident in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester on Tuesday 12th May 2015 and released a report detailing what caused the incident and recommendations to prevent similar incidents from happening again … Continue reading →

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Midland Metro welcomes 37 to the operating fleet

Posted on Wednesday 13 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

20 of the 21 Urbos 3 trams for Midland Metro have now carried passengers with the latest to enter service being 37 – the last of the trams to have been delivered back on 7th July 2015. 37 had been … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Sheffield 264 (the Beamish one!)

Posted on Wednesday 13 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

In an odd quirk of fortune there are two trams from Sheffield numbered 264 which were saved for preservation and in today’s “Picture in Time” image we take a look at the one which has just returned to service at … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Manchester Metrolink 3112 enters service

Posted on Monday 11 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

3112 has become the latest M5000 to enter service on Manchester Metrolink with its passenger carrying debut coming on Saturday 9th April. The tram was first operated in passenger service on the Rochdale Town Centre to Ashton-under-Lyne service working solo … Continue reading →

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Luas strikes continue

Posted on Monday 11 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

Despite hopes in March that the disruptive strike action on Dublin’s Luas tram system over pay was over the dispute is ongoing with further strikes due to take place later this month and into May. The last we reported on … Continue reading →

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This is the continuing saga of Metrolink vs car

Posted on Monday 11 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

It really is getting boring now but the continuing saga of the motorists of Greater Manchester against Metrolink has continued during April with two further collisions – one in Wythenshawe and the other in Rochdale – to report but also … Continue reading →

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Trailer T7 to be reborn

Posted on Sunday 10 April 2016 by Andrew Waddington

Following a great deal of upheaval, it has been confirmed that the ownership of Blackpool Trailer 687 has changed once again, with the tram now becoming an official member of the Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust’s collection. Plans have also been … Continue reading →

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Burton & Ashby 14 to run in 2017?

Posted on Sunday 10 April 2016 by Andrew Waddington

Amazing news from the Statfold Barn Railway concerns Burton & Ashby 14, which was famously repatriated from the USA last year and securely housed in one of the centre’s buildings. Since its arrival not much has been heard about the … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manchester Metrolink 1001

Posted on Sunday 10 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

We head back 21 years to 1995 for today’s edition of Picture in Time with a view of the very first of the T68s constructed for Manchester Metrolink – 1001.

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Sheffield 264 returns to service

Posted on Sunday 10 April 2016 by Andrew Waddington

Saturday 9th April 2016 was a historic day at Beamish Museum, not just because of the Great War Steam Fair event – but mainly because it was on this day that Sheffield 264 finally made its long-awaited return to passenger … Continue reading →

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Flexity 009 versus motor car

Posted on Friday 8 April 2016 by Andrew Waddington

On Thursday 7th April, there was considerable disruption for passengers on the Blackpool tramway due to an incident at Rossall Square. Flexity 009 was involved in a collision with a car, which had apparently jumped a red traffic light and … Continue reading →

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Seaton 17 goes undercover

Posted on Thursday 7 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

In an unexpected development we can report that the Seaton Tramway is to get a fourth fully enclosed single deck saloon tram. Crossbench 17 is currently in the workshops being converted from its original 1988 condition.

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No Access Tram

Posted on Thursday 7 April 2016 by Andrew Waddington

Crich Tramway Village have announced that their ‘Access Tram’, Berlin 223 006-4, is currently unavailable for service and is expected to remain so until approximately 14th April. As the only tram at the museum able to carry visitors in wheelchairs, … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Snaefell Mountain Railway 3

Posted on Wednesday 6 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

The latest edition of Picture in Time heads back to the Isle of Man for some views of Snaefell Mountain Railway 3 in recent times.

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In Pictures: Tramlink Line 4 starts running to Wimbledon

Posted on Tuesday 5 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

The morning of Monday 4th April saw the start of line 4 services running through to Wimbledon as planned with this southern terminus now enjoying 12 trams an hour (four on Line 4 and the other eight on Line 3 … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Loanee trams in action on Blue timetable

Posted on Tuesday 5 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

Sunday 3rd April was another historic day for Blackpool’s Heritage Tram Tours with the first time ever that the two tram Blue timetable was solely in the hands of on loan trams. With sunny skies overhead Marton Box 31 – … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: London Transport 1622 on driver training

Posted on Tuesday 5 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

After its recent unexpected Easter resurrection London Transport 1622 has continued to see some use at the Crich Tramway Village including being used for driver training and familiarisation on Sunday 3rd April. Hazel Quarmby was on scene to catch the … Continue reading →

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Good news for Snaefell Mountain Railway

Posted on Monday 4 April 2016 by Andrew Waddington

After the shock news of the terrible accident involving Snaefell 3 last week, we are pleased to report that the Snaefell Mountain Railway was able to re-open for business on Saturday 2nd April. This followed a closure lasting a few … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 3 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

We have a couple more Photo Galleries for you this week including one system making a BTO debut for 2016:

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