Daily Archives: Friday 8 December 2017

They’re back! Trams return to Wolverhampton early!

Posted on Friday 8 December 2017 by Gareth Prior

After 177 days trams are once again running all the way between Grand Central and Wolverhampton St George’s after the early completion of testing and commissioning along Bilston Road. Despite the first major snowfall of the winter the full service … Continue reading →

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Tram derails after collision with van

Posted on Friday 8 December 2017 by Gareth Prior

A tram derailed on University Boulevard, Nottingham, after it was hit by a van on Wednesday 6th December causing major traffic gridlock across the city throughout the afternoon and evening. Incentro 214 was involved in the collision which happened close … Continue reading →

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Major refurbishment for Birkenhead museum

Posted on Friday 8 December 2017 by Andrew Waddington

The main tram depot, workshop and museum at Birkenhead – the Taylor Street site – is set to be closed to visitors for several months to allow for a major refurbishment to take place. This has been some time in … Continue reading →

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More progress for Warrington 28

Posted on Friday 8 December 2017 by Andrew Waddington

The Merseyside Tramway Society remain busy working on the sole surviving Warrington tramcar, which is being reconstructed as Warrington 28. It may be recalled that over the summer a suitable truck for the tram was supplied by the Tramway Museum … Continue reading →

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Around the World in 18 Trams: Dresden 224 205

Posted on Friday 8 December 2017 by Gareth Prior

Back to Europe for this image from around the world. This time we are in Dresden, Germany.

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British Trams Online at 15 – Events: Edinburgh Trams opens…finally!

Posted on Friday 8 December 2017 by Gareth Prior

It was the event which seemed for a long time as it may never happen but on 31st May 2014 Edinburgh Trams finally opened to the public to bring an end to the project which saw the return of trams … Continue reading →

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