Daily Archives: Wednesday 23 May 2018

In Pictures: Latest Tram-Train construction work

Posted on Wednesday 23 May 2018 by Gareth Prior

Within the next four months or so it is currently planned that the UK’s inaugural Tram-Train service between Sheffield and Rotherham will be up and running (September is set as the much delayed opening date but whether this is met … Continue reading →

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Halle 902 moves to Blackpool

Posted on Wednesday 23 May 2018 by Andrew Waddington

On Tuesday 22nd May, Halle 902 made the journey by road from Crich Tramway Village to Blackpool. As reported previously, the tram is to be stored at the Rigby Road depot as part of an arrangement with its owners, who … Continue reading →

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New body cameras to aid fight against antisocial behaviour on Metrolink

Posted on Wednesday 23 May 2018 by Gareth Prior

In recent months the amount of antisocial behaviour across the Manchester Metrolink network seems to have increased with numerous incidents of smashed windows and assaults reported in the local media. To try and combat these problems it has been announced … Continue reading →

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Birkenhead museum opening delayed

Posted on Wednesday 23 May 2018 by Andrew Waddington

The planned re-opening of the Wirral Transport Museum at Birkenhead’s Taylor Street has unfortunately had to be delayed. Despite volunteers working countless hours over the past four weeks, it has proved to be impossible to have everything ready for the … Continue reading →

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