Daily Archives: Saturday 7 July 2018

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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