Daily Archives: Saturday 11 January 2020

15% rise in passenger numbers on Luas

Posted on Saturday 11 January 2020 by Gareth Prior

2019 saw a rise for the third consecutive year in passenger numbers on Ireland’s only tram system, Luas. 48.1 million journeys were recorded which was an increase of 15% on the previous year’s figure.

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Around the World in Trams: Potsdam 409

Posted on Saturday 11 January 2020 by Gareth Prior

Passport packed and we’re off around the world again! As we resume our look at trams from outside of the British Isles we stop off for the next few weeks in Potsdam, Germany where trams having been operating since 1880.

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Ian Longworth back in charge at Isle of Man Transport

Posted on Saturday 11 January 2020 by Gareth Prior

At the end of 2018 it was announced that Isle of Man Director of Transport Ian Longworth would be stepping down from his role as he started to prepare for retirement with a reduced hours job to manage Department of … Continue reading →

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