Monthly Archives: February 2020

Contactless available on all Sheffield trams

Posted on Monday 3 February 2020 by Gareth Prior

After a trial period where only a few conductors had new ticket machines, all trams on the Stagecoach Supertram network now have the facility for passengers to pay using contactless cards as well as Google Pay and Apple Pay. Described … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Snaefell Mountain Railway 2

Posted on Sunday 2 February 2020 by Gareth Prior

Its 1979 again as we return to the Isle of Man’s Snaefell Mountain Railway for an archive image.

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The Phantom haunts Metrolink 3018

Posted on Sunday 2 February 2020 by Gareth Prior

Those who have seen his face draw back in fear, but hopefully not if they are boarding a tram as Manchester Metrolink 3018 has received a vinyl wrap livery for The Phantom of the Opera which is playing at the … Continue reading →

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Croydon tram derailment inquest date set

Posted on Sunday 2 February 2020 by Gareth Prior

An inquest into the death of seven people after the derailment of a tram on London Tramlink in November 2016 will start in September 2020 it has been announced. A 12 week inquest will commence in mid-September and is expected … Continue reading →

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What’s new on British Trams Online?

Posted on Sunday 2 February 2020 by Gareth Prior

There are photos from South Yorkshire this week:

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In Pictures: T68 1020 prepares for the end

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2020 by Gareth Prior

We reported earlier this week that one of the four T68/T68As at Trafford Depot has been on the move, and is getting ready to be scrapped, and now we can bring you photos of the tram in tact – although … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Potsdam 416

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2020 by Gareth Prior

It is another trip to the German city of Potsdam this evening as we take a look at another of the trams which make up the modern tramway fleet.

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Luas Red line services frequency reduced

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2020 by Gareth Prior

Services on Luas’ Red line have been seeing a lower frequency in services at the end of January as a result of tram availability. In a statement on their website Luas have warned passengers that at peak times they may … Continue reading →

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Woman hit by tram in Manchester

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2020 by Gareth Prior

A woman was hit by a tram on Manchester Metrolink during the early evening of Friday 31st January and had to be taken to hospital with her injuries. The woman was struck on the section of track just as the … Continue reading →

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