Daily Archives: Wednesday 18 December 2019

NET 220 gets its new name

220, one of two trams on Nottingham Express Transit to receive a new name annually, has been named Sophie Robson – the latest winner of Nottingham’s Nurse of the Year. The tram was named at a special ceremony held at … Continue reading

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Cyclist dies after being hit by tram in Dublin

A 19 year old man, named locally as Cormac O Braonian, chairperson of Labour Youth in the Republic of Ireland, has died after being hit by a tram in Dublin City Centre at 0300 on Sunday 15th December 2019. Mr … Continue reading

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro 32 in service with batteries

It was briefly mentioned in our article on the opening of the Birmingham Westside extension last week but 32 has become the 19th of the 21 Urbos3 trams to enter service with batteries fitted. It was used briefly on Wednesday … Continue reading

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They Ran in 2019: Sunderland 16

Beamish is the location for this edition of “They Ran in 2019” and its one of the resident trams which features – Sunderland 16.

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Balloon 719

Anyone for an ice cream?! This edition of “15 Years Apart” is back in Blackpool for yet another view of a Balloon Car, this time around its 719, another tram which has undergone changes over the past 15 years.

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