Daily Archives: Saturday 13 July 2019

Luas Green line hit by overhead line problems

Posted on Saturday 13 July 2019 by Gareth Prior

Overhead wires – great when they work and power trams across the British Isles but as soon as there is an issue with them that’s when things start to go awry to the service. The latest place to suffer a … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Midland Metro 10

Posted on Saturday 13 July 2019 by Gareth Prior

This week our modern archive image comes from Midland Metro showing one of the original T69 trams in its second livery style.

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Performance goes up on the Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Saturday 13 July 2019 by Gareth Prior

Some good news to report from the Tyne and Wear Metro where the last four week performance period has seen an increase in train punctuality – both in comparison to the previous period and also the same time in 2018. … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Birmingham Westside extension

Posted on Saturday 13 July 2019 by Gareth Prior

It will be the next tram extension to open in the UK and should be open within the next six months (opening still remains promised for late 2018). We are, of course, talking about the Birmingham Westside extension of West … Continue reading →

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