Daily Archives: Monday 15 May 2017

In Pictures: Horse Tram Day at Crich

Posted on Monday 15 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

Thursday 11th May saw the first use of Sheffield 15 at Crich for 2017 with Joseph once again on hand to provide the horse power. This was the first of six occasions this year when 15 will in use with … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Metrolink 25th Anniversary celebration tram

Posted on Monday 15 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

We’ve mentioned it in passing before but we can now bring you images of the special 25th Anniversary celebration tram currently running on Manchester Metrolink. Appropriately numbered 3092 – with 1992 being the year services first began – has seen … Continue reading →

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Midland Metro closure confirmed to start on 11th June

Posted on Monday 15 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

The previously announced Midland Metro closure between Priestfield and Wolverhampton St George’s has been confirmed as starting from Sunday 11th June with the hope that it will be completed in time for Christmas.

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Metrolink network suspended after communications failure

Posted on Monday 15 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

There was major disruption for travellers on Manchester Metrolink from mid-afternoon on Sunday 14th May following a major communications failure. The problem was first reported at approximately 1530 with the failure meaning that the control room could not communicate with … Continue reading →

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PayPoint tickets to be discontinued on NET

Posted on Monday 15 May 2017 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit will no longer be selling tickets for travel through PayPoint outlets from Monday 22nd May with this formerly popular mode of purchasing tickets having dropped in recent years. Tickets will still be able to be purchased at … Continue reading →

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