Daily Archives: Tuesday 7 June 2016

Tram & light rail passenger numbers reach record levels

Posted on Tuesday 7 June 2016 by Gareth Prior

The tramways and light railways of England have never been so popular (well since records began in 1983, we would expect that in the heyday of the trams the number of passengers was much higher!) with record passenger numbers carried … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams hits 5 million passengers in its second year

Posted on Tuesday 7 June 2016 by Gareth Prior

It is not only the tramways of England who are celebrating an increase in passenger numbers as north of the border on Scotland’s only tramway in Edinburgh the magical 5 million barrier has been hit for the first time with … Continue reading →

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Tramlink drivers to go on 48 hour strike

Posted on Tuesday 7 June 2016 by Gareth Prior

It has been confirmed that London Tramlink drivers will go on strike for 48 hours on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th June as the dispute over pay intensifies. As we previously reported ASLEF members voted in favour of going on … Continue reading →

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