Daily Archives: Wednesday 27 September 2017

Event Review: Blackpool Anniversary Spectacular – Saturday 23rd September

Posted on Wednesday 27 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

Having quickly established itself as one of the premier tram events in the British Isles the Blackpool Tramway Anniversary Spectacular took place over the weekend of 23rd and 24th September (plus an afternoon of Brush Car action during the previous … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Rotherham Central tram-train construction

Posted on Wednesday 27 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

As we continue to limp towards a start of the tram-train pilot between Sheffield and Rotherham (currently pencilled in for opening at some point in 2018) work is progressing at various locations on construction. One such location is Rotherham Central … Continue reading →

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Shortlist unveiled for 2017 Global Light Rail Awards

Posted on Wednesday 27 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

Tramways from across the British Isles are up for awards at the 2017 Global Light Rail Awards with the winners due to be named at a glittering ceremony on 4th October in London.

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RAIB release report into Supertram pedestrian fatality

Posted on Wednesday 27 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

On 22nd December 2016 a pedestrian, who had just alighted from a tram at Woodbourn Road, was struck by a tram in Sheffield tragically suffering fatal injuries as a result. Following a 9 month investigation the RAIB have now released … Continue reading →

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