Daily Archives: Friday 23 March 2018

27 more trams for Metrolink as part on new Congestion Deal

Posted on Friday 23 March 2018 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink could be set for 27 new trams to help reduce overcrowding on the busiest lines of the network as part of a new “Congestion Deal” announced by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester. There would also be the … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Standard 147 ready for return to use

Posted on Friday 23 March 2018 by Andrew Waddington

After a two year absence from the Blackpool tramway, Standard car 147 is set to make a very welcome return to the heritage service over the forthcoming Easter Bank Holiday weekend. As it stands, the freshly repainted tram is expected … Continue reading →

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Urbos3 26 returns to Wednesbury

Posted on Friday 23 March 2018 by Gareth Prior

Back on 20th and 21st September 2017 Midland Metro’s CAF built Urbos3 26 left Wednesbury Depot for repairs at Wolverton Works following a derailment and now some six months later it is back in town. As with its departure it … Continue reading →

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