Monthly Archives: June 2017

Proposals revealed to link Kent and Essex by tram

Posted on Friday 2 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

Plans for a tram system connecting Kent and Essex have recently been revealed with the £600 million scheme wanted to help reduce congestion and pollution. The scheme – to be known as KenEx Thames Transit – has been privately proposed … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Tram Train works continue

Posted on Friday 2 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

The Spring Bank Holiday weekend saw further works taking place to bring the Sheffield to Rotherham Tram Train project to fruition. National rail services through Rotherham were cancelled over the weekend to allow a new bridge to be put in … Continue reading →

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12 trams to see service at Seaton’s Family Fun Day

Posted on Thursday 1 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

Buried under the title Family Fun Day, Sunday 4th June looks set to be a rare chance to enjoy rides on all of the operational passenger trams at the Seaton Tramway with all 12 due to be in service. There … Continue reading →

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Double decker 18 to see regular use throughout summer

Posted on Thursday 1 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

With the horses of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway now seemingly back up to full health some more good news from the only horse tramway in British Isles is that double deck tram no. 18 is to see regular use … Continue reading →

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Cyclist dies after being hit by bus following tyre getting stuck in tram tracks

Posted on Thursday 1 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

A 24 year old woman has died in Edinburgh City Centre after being hit by a minibus with reports that she fell off her bike after a wheel got stuck in the tram tracks on Princes Street.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon

Posted on Thursday 1 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

In this instalment of Picture in Time we take another trip to Blackpool as we feature a tram arriving back at Rigby Road Depot presumably after another busy day on the Prom.

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