Daily Archives: Thursday 24 August 2017

Blackpool prepares for a ‘different’ Bank Holiday

As reported previously, the August Bank Holiday will see considerable disruption on the Blackpool tramway – and indeed for the town in general – with a partial closure of the promenade for several hours on three consecutive days due to … Continue reading

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Centenary 648

We are in Blackpool for today’s edition of Picture in Time as we feature Centenary Car 648 whilst it was carrying an all over advert for Orion Bingo in 2004.

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This week on British Trams Online

Earlier than usual this week but we still bring you another Photo Gallery:

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Work underway on new look Crumpsall stop

Work has now started on transforming Manchester Metrolink’s Crumpsall stop which will eventually allow services from the new Trafford Park line – due to open in 2020 – to terminate here and return through Manchester City Centre. As well as … Continue reading

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Queen’s Baton to go for a ride on trams on the Isle of Man

The Queen’s Baton will visit the Isle of Man on its way to Australia for the 2018 Commonwealth Games and will travel on board two trams during its visit at the start of September.

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