Daily Archives: Friday 28 October 2016

New trams enter service

Posted on Friday 28 October 2016 by Gareth Prior

London Tramlink and Manchester Metrolink have seen new trams enter service over the past few days. For Tramlink Stadler 2564 carried its first passengers on Friday 21st October whilst up in Manchester the more historic event of the last of … Continue reading →

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Bus hits tram in Dublin

Posted on Friday 28 October 2016 by Gareth Prior

Eight people were injured when a tour bus hit a Luas tram in Dublin City Centre on Friday 28th October. The circumstances surrounding the collision are not yet known but three investigations are now reported to be underway to find … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Branch Line Society visit Crich

Posted on Friday 28 October 2016 by Gareth Prior

On Sunday 24th October the Branch Line Society visited the Crich Tramway Village with the aim of covering as much track as possible – which included some very rare moves not normally enjoyed by passengers when visiting the museum. Leeds … Continue reading →

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Birkenhead to commemorate ending of Liverpool tram routes

Posted on Friday 28 October 2016 by Gareth Prior

The main heritage tram season may be rapidly approaching across the UK (with a few exceptions of course) but that doesn’t mean nothing is happening with another event set to take place at the Birkenhead Heritage Tramway. On Saturday 5th … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink service changes: 29th & 30th October

Posted on Friday 28 October 2016 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th October will see more changes to Manchester Metrolink services with the Bury line completely closed and services on the Rochdale line only running as far as Monsall. Victoria, Shudehill and Market Street stops will also … Continue reading →

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Improved timetable for Midland Metro

Posted on Friday 28 October 2016 by Gareth Prior

A slightly improved weekday service will be introduced on Midland Metro from Monday 31st October. The main highlight of the new timetable will be an additional service for Wolverhampton St George’s from Wednesbury Parkway at 0708 returning to Grand Central … Continue reading →

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Youth court held to tackle fare-dodging in Manchester

Posted on Friday 28 October 2016 by Gareth Prior

16 youths from the Oldham area have been fined a total of £2,629.20 at a special youth court event recently held at Bury Magistrates Court. All the youths were taken to court after they failed to pay a standard fare … Continue reading →

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