Daily Archives: Thursday 8 September 2016

In Pictures: What to do with a mock-up tram?

Posted on Thursday 8 September 2016 by Gareth Prior

When Edinburgh Trams was being constructed a mock-up tram was displayed in the city centre to show would be passengers what they would soon be enjoying. Once the construction was finally completed and real working trams were in the city … Continue reading →

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Midland Metro Alliance appoint Director

Posted on Thursday 8 September 2016 by Gareth Prior

Midland Metro Alliance – the body set-up to oversee the expansion of Midland Metro – has appointed a new Director. Alejandro Moreno, currently Managing Director for Scandinavia for Colas Rail, is the man who has been tasked with leading this … Continue reading →

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Douglas horse trams on the move!

Posted on Thursday 8 September 2016 by Andrew Waddington

The first two of the recently sold Douglas horse trams have now left their home system, following the recent auction to sell off six redundant tramcars. Both 33 and 34 have already left Strathallan depot, although both are set to … Continue reading →

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Heaton Park trams star at Trans Lanc Rally

Posted on Thursday 8 September 2016 by Andrew Waddington

The annual Trans Lanc Rally day, staged by the Greater Manchester Museum of Transport, sees a huge array of historic vehicles displayed in the vast grounds of Manchester’s Heaton Park. To compliment the event, an enhanced tram service operates through … Continue reading →

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Tram passenger injured following car v tram collision

Posted on Thursday 8 September 2016 by Gareth Prior

A passenger on board a tram was taken to hospital following a collision between a car and a tram on Wilford Lane. Eyewitness reports suggest the car drove into the side of the tram at approximately 1400 on Monday 5th … Continue reading →

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