Daily Archives: Friday 8 February 2019

First tracks laid in Victoria Square

Posted on Friday 8 February 2019 by Gareth Prior

The first tracks of the Birmingham Westside extension of West Midlands Metro have been laid as progress on the first phase of this line continues ahead of an opening later in 2019. The tracks were laid in a special photo … Continue reading →

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Controversy guaranteed – Edinburgh Trams extension costs increase by a quarter

Posted on Friday 8 February 2019 by Gareth Prior

It was almost inevitable it would happen but the Final Business Case (FBC) for extending the Edinburgh Trams line to Newhaven via Leith Walk has confirmed that the estimated cost will now be £207m (including contingency) up from the previous … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Three tram Tuesday at Beamish

Posted on Friday 8 February 2019 by Gareth Prior

Tuesday 5th February saw three trams in action at Beamish – albeit only one was in normal passenger service. With some snow still lying on the ground following the recent snowfall that didn’t deter the use of open toppers with … Continue reading →

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