Daily Archives: Saturday 22 February 2020

Driver training officially underway on Trafford Park line

Posted on Saturday 22 February 2020 by Gareth Prior

As we mentioned last week, driver training is now officially underway on the Manchester Metrolink Trafford Park extension ahead of the line opening in April – seven months ahead of the original schedule when the final go-ahead was given for … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Potsdam 153 & 403

Posted on Saturday 22 February 2020 by Gareth Prior

Remaining in Potsdam once more for this week’s look at trams from around the world, this time its not just a Combino included in the photo!

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Operation Hades makes it mark on Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Saturday 22 February 2020 by Gareth Prior

Plain clothed police officers on the Tyne and Wear Metro have had an immediate impact in catching teenage troublemakers on the network as part of Operation Hades. This operation has seen undercover Police and Nexus staff board trains to tackle … Continue reading →

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Taxi and tram collide on Ashton line

Posted on Saturday 22 February 2020 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink services saw delays on Sunday 16th February after a tram and a taxi collided at New Islington, the first stop out of Piccadilly on the Ashton-under-Lyne line. The collision was reported at 1830 and involved a tram operating … Continue reading →

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