Monthly Archives: September 2017

Tram-trains to debut in passenger service this month!

Posted on Thursday 7 September 2017 by Andrew Waddington

Its the news that fans of UK light rail have been waiting for – Britain’s first tram-trains are set to make their debut in passenger-carrying service on the Sheffield Supertram network on Sunday 17th September! The units will be operating … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: A detailed look at Supertram 111

Posted on Thursday 7 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

We reported earlier this week that Stagecoach Supertram Siemens Duewag 111 had undergone a makeover courtesy of IKEA to celebrate the imminent opening of a new superstore from the Swedish company at Carbrook tramstop. As well as enjoying an external … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 270 receives its C R Smith vinyls

Posted on Thursday 7 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

The C R Smith advert vinyls are continuing to be applied to trams in Edinburgh with the latest to be so adorned being 270. The theme of this tram is from Fraserburgh to Finnieston with two very different types of … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloons 700 & 706

Posted on Thursday 7 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

We have two celebrity Balloon Cars for today’s Picture in Time image as we head back to 2004 for a view of 700 and 706.

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In Pictures: Supertram 111 gets an Ikea makeover

Posted on Tuesday 5 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

With a new Ikea superstore due to open close to the Stagecoach Supertram stop at Carbook on 28th September one of the Siemens Duewag trams has received a complete makeover – both inside and out! The tram in question is … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Great Orme Tramway 5 & 4

Posted on Tuesday 5 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

We are heading up the Great Orme in Llandudno for this edition of Picture in Time as we take a look at the two trams which have operated the lower section of the route ever since it opened in July … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams extension agreed “in principle”

Posted on Monday 4 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

Trams could be running to Leith and Newhaven in 2022 following an agreement “in principle” by the City of Edinburgh Council’s Transport and Environment Committee. Meeting on Monday 4th September some concerns were expressed over the plans and the expected … Continue reading →

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Tramlink drivers threaten industrial action

Posted on Monday 4 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

Strikes could be on the way for London Tramlink with drivers reportedly considering the action because of the proposed introduction of new devices into the cabs which are hoped to detect if a driver has fallen asleep. Members of the … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 3 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

This week we bring you another couple of Photo Galleries:

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Picture in Time: Midland Metro 03

Posted on Saturday 2 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of Picture in Time we are back in the West Midlands for an image from Midland Metro of T69 03.

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Edgbaston Midland Metro extension gets full government go-ahead

Posted on Friday 1 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

The Department for Transport have confirmed their full support for the further extension of Midland Metro through Birmingham City Centre to Edgbaston. The government have pledged £59.8 million towards the project which combined with the £84 million already secured will … Continue reading →

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Special trams to Pedal for Scotland

Posted on Friday 1 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams will be running bike only trams for special ticket holders attending the Pedal for Scotland event at the Royal Highland Centre. A pre-purchased “Tram Transport” wristband will allow cyclists to get to the centre of the event with … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Engineering Works: Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September

Posted on Friday 1 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

Engineering Works on Manchester Metrolink will see a change to services on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September with the Bury line affected both days and the Eccles line on the Saturday only. Part of the work taking place over … Continue reading →

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