Monthly Archives: September 2018

Collision in Laxey

Posted on Saturday 15 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

A van and tram collided on the Manx Electric Railway on the road crossing immediately to the north of Laxey Station leaving the two occupants of the van injured. The collision happened at approximately 1220 with the Department of Infrastructure … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 710

Posted on Saturday 15 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Today Picture in Time goes back over 30 years to a time when Blackpool Balloon 710 was on loan at Crich as part of the tram swaps for the Centenary of tramway which saw a number of cars from the … Continue reading →

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RAIB release reports into two door trap incidents

Posted on Saturday 15 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Two recent incidents of passengers and objects become stuck in tram doors have led the RAIB to release two separate reports over the past few days – one in Nottingham a full blown report whilst the other, in Manchester, leading … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: MediaCityUK service extended to Ashton as part of trial

Posted on Friday 14 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Always looking to improve the service, Manchester Metrolink have recently extended the MediaCityUK to Etihad Campus service through to Ashton-under-Lyne to as part of a trial to give a six minute headway between Harbour City and Ashton. Two such trial … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Last stage of Supertram rail replacement works underway

Posted on Friday 14 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

The final stage of 2018’s rail replacement works on Stagecoach Supertram are now underway with the work now moving on to Eckington Way which is affecting trams on the Blue route – including the very rare use of the crossover … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: New advert for Edinburgh Trams 271

Posted on Thursday 13 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

One of the shortest adverts yet to be seen on Edinburgh Trams has come to an end with 271 losing its ad for Tiso. But the tram hasn’t had to wait for long in standard fleet livery as it has … Continue reading →

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San Francisco Boats in action

Posted on Thursday 13 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Question, where is the only place so far in 2018 to have seen two Blackpool Boat Cars run on the same day? Answer, San Francisco! The two Boat Cars resident in San Francisco – 228 and 233 – were both … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Midland Metro 12

Posted on Thursday 13 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

The West Midlands is the location for the latest edition of Picture in Time as we head back to 2004 for an image taken on Midland Metro.

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Man dies after being struck by tram at Saughton

Posted on Wednesday 12 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

A man has died after he was hit by a tram at Saughton on Edinburgh Trams. The tragic incident happened at around 1215 on Tuesday 11th September and led to tram services being suspended for several hours.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 709 & 719

Posted on Tuesday 11 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Picture in Time continues today and in this instalment we are in Blackpool for a view of a couple of Balloons at Bispham.

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In Pictures: Blackpool Heritage service

Posted on Monday 10 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

We usually only feature the Blackpool heritage trams when there is a gold timetable in operation but in this pictorial we take a look at a standard daily heritage service with two trams in service. On 10th August the two … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Seaton Tramway during August

Posted on Sunday 9 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

This small pictorial article takes a look at a few of the sights of the Seaton Tramway during August. With the new terminus at Seaton now officially opened it is quickly becoming a familiar sight for visitors with the four … Continue reading →

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Final stage of 2018 rail replacement in Sheffield to start

Posted on Sunday 9 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Area 5 of the rail replacement project on Stagecoach Supertram for 2018 will get underway on Monday 10th September and last for 12 days until Friday 21st September. This time the affected section will be between Donetsk Way and Halfway … Continue reading →

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Special bike only trams return for Pedal for Scotland

Posted on Saturday 8 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams will be running a selection of bike only trams for participants in the Pedal for Scotland event on Sunday 9th September following the success of a similar service last year. These non-stop services will run in the morning … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manx Electric Railway 25

Posted on Saturday 8 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Continuing with the Manx Electric Railway theme for today’s archive image we are again in 1979 for a view of a tram which hasn’t run in passenger service for over 20 years but at this time was a firm part … Continue reading →

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Manx Electric Railway 125th Anniversary: Day 8 – Saturday 8th September

Posted on Friday 7 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

And so we reach the end of an eight day spectacular on the Isle of Man with the final day of the MER 125th Anniversary events. The final day will see both unusual and colourful combinations in service whilst the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Glasgow 812 as you’ve never seen it before!

Posted on Friday 7 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

In the last full week of the school summer holidays a special event was held at Crich with children – of all ages! – encouraged to get involved at the museum building with Lego bricks. This included creating a mosaic … Continue reading →

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Next stage of Birmingham Westside extension to start

Posted on Friday 7 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Monday 3rd September will see the next stage of works to extend West Midlands Metro start with Paradise Circus closed to traffic in both directions. This is part of the Birmingham Westside extension from Victoria Square to Centenary Square.

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Manx Electric Railway 125th Anniversary: Day 7 – Friday 7th September

Posted on Thursday 6 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

There will be plenty to see and do tomorrow on the Manx Electric Railway with every operational tram – including works cars and trailers – set to be included in a mass cavalcade through Laxey Station. Coupled with an intensive … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Trafford Park extension bridge installation starts

Posted on Thursday 6 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Work on building the Manchester Metrolink extension from Pomona to Trafford Park is continuing at a pace with the weekend of 1st and 2nd September seeing the start of major works to install beams for the connecting ramp between Pomona … Continue reading →

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