Monthly Archives: July 2018

This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 8 July 2018 by Gareth Prior

We bring you another couple of Photo Galleries this week:

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On street tram services for Cardiff as part of new rail franchise?

Posted on Saturday 7 July 2018 by Gareth Prior

A story which has gone under the radar slightly was part of the announcement of the new rail franchise for Wales – a tram-train service including on street running and four new stops. Very little detail has actually been released … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Marton VAMBAC 11

Posted on Saturday 7 July 2018 by Gareth Prior

As our Picture in Time series from Blackpool takes a break for July we go back to more general traditional trams – with this edition featuring a tram from…Blackpooll! It’s a tram which has featured several times before in Picture … Continue reading →

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First track laid as part of Wolverhampton City Centre extension

Posted on Saturday 7 July 2018 by Gareth Prior

Whilst there were problems on the current West Midlands Metro network there was a reason for celebration on one of the extensions as the first section of track was laid in Wolverhampton City Centre. This line – which will run … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Progress continues at Rotherham Central

Posted on Friday 6 July 2018 by Gareth Prior

The slow progress in construction work for the Tram-Train service to Rotherham Parkgate is continuing ahead of the start of public services sometime in the latter part of this year. In this latest pictorial update we take a look at … Continue reading →

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All night trams back for Edinburgh Festival

Posted on Friday 6 July 2018 by Gareth Prior

Every Saturday during the Edinburgh International Festival trams will run throughout the night to ensure that visitors to the world renowned festival can get back to their accommodation after late night shows. The Festival takes place between 3rd and 28th … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Second battery operated tram enters service

Posted on Friday 6 July 2018 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro now has two battery fitted trams in its main operational fleet with 31 re-entering revenue earning service on Thursday 5th July – a day which saw a full service resume although there were still speed restrictions following … Continue reading →

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Tram and lorry involved in Nottingham City Centre collision

Posted on Thursday 5 July 2018 by Gareth Prior

Tram services on Nottingham Express Transit were suspended in the city centre for just over an hour after a tram and lorry were involved in a collision close to the stop at Lace Market. Citadis 221 was involved in the … Continue reading →

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Help bid farewell to Blackpool 623

Posted on Thursday 5 July 2018 by Andrew Waddington

Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours have confirmed that Blackpool Brush Railcoach 623 will shortly be leaving the seaside again, and heading back to its active retirement home at Manchester’s Heaton Park Tramway. However, before it departs, a special farewell running day has … Continue reading →

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Car v tram again – this time on Eccles line

Posted on Thursday 5 July 2018 by Gareth Prior

There has been another collision between a car and a tram on Manchester Metrolink, this time affecting the Eccles line. The slow speed collision – with no injuries reported – happened close to the stop at Ladywell during the morning … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams Guide: Trams in Rome

Posted on Thursday 5 July 2018 by Gareth Prior

A bit of a change for our worldwide tram series this week as this is the first in a new occasional look at various tram systems from around the world from the view of a visitor to see just what … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Concrete base laid for North Station extension

Posted on Wednesday 4 July 2018 by Gareth Prior

The project may be delayed and it is likely to be quite some time before we can all enjoy a ride along Talbot Road to Blackpool North railway station but visible progress is now being made on preparing the surface … Continue reading →

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More overhead problems on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Wednesday 4 July 2018 by Gareth Prior

There may be a new name in town but the UK’s most problematic overhead has once again reared its head with a revised service having to operate on West Midlands Metro after an issue was found with the overhead late … Continue reading →

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Improved pay offer made to Supertram employees

Posted on Tuesday 3 July 2018 by Gareth Prior

Stagecoach Supertram have confirmed that they have made an improved pay offer to drivers and conductors in a bid to bring to an end the dispute with two strike dates confirmed earlier this week. Currently no Supertram services are due … Continue reading →

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More cars find their way onto Metrolink tracks

Posted on Tuesday 3 July 2018 by Gareth Prior

With the crushing inevitably you have come to accept there have been a couple more cars which have found their way onto Metrolink tracks recently, including one which managed to drive onto the tracks at Vicotria – in a position … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Nottingham Express Transit 207

Posted on Tuesday 3 July 2018 by Gareth Prior

Today Picture in Time is back in Nottingham for an image taken on just the second day of public service.

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27 new M5000s officially ordered for Metrolink

Posted on Monday 2 July 2018 by Gareth Prior

The contract to deliver 27 new M5000s for Manchester Metrolink has been signed to help increase capacity on the network by 15%. The 27 trams are part of a £72 million deal and are set to start arriving in Manchester … Continue reading →

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Historic path found as work continues on West Midlands Metro extension

Posted on Monday 2 July 2018 by Gareth Prior

An old footpath – dating from either the 18th or 19th century – has been unearthed in Victoria Square, Birmingham as part of the Birmingham Westside extension of the West Midlands Metro. As so often happens when work is underway … Continue reading →

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Stamps launched for MER 125th Anniversary

Posted on Sunday 1 July 2018 by Gareth Prior

You may have heard that the Manx Electric Railway is celebrating its 125th Anniversary in 2018 (a week long event takes place 1st to 8th September in case you weren’t aware!). As part of the celebrations a set of 6 … Continue reading →

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Record passenger figures for Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Sunday 1 July 2018 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams looks set to post record passenger numbers over the weekend of the Royal Highland Show with a 20% increase on figures from 2017. Although exact numbers haven’t yet been released the excellent weather experienced during the weekend along … Continue reading →

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