Daily Archives: Tuesday 4 February 2020

In Pictures: Metrolink 1020 scrapped at Trafford Depot

There is now one fewer intact Manchester Metrolink T68 after 1020 was scrapped on site at Trafford Depot. As we reported last week the tram had recently been moved from its long-term resting place in the sidings at Trafford Depot … Continue reading

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Douglas Promenade reconstruction budget includes no funding for tramway signals

It has been confirmed that as part of the budget for the reconstruction of Douglas Promenade – which includes the relaying and partial re-siting of the horse tramway – no allowance was made for signalling. The item was discussed at … Continue reading

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Still standing! Weaste Depot track, Eccles

Although there is still plenty of tram track buried under road surfaces across the country to see old track still on the surface is rarer but look carefully enough and will still find some. A location included in this is … Continue reading

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