Monthly Archives: June 2020

Supertram latest tramway to announce an increase in services

Posted on Saturday 13 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

Sunday 14th June will see the start of additional services running on Stagecoach Supertram with around 80% of the usual service being operated Monday to Saturday. This will see a 15 minute frequency on the Blue and Yellow routes whilst … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: San Francisco 1015

Posted on Saturday 13 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Around the World in Trams” we head back to San Francisco for another shot of a PCC in service on the “F” line.

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Whatever Happened To? Blackpool Balloon 707

Posted on Saturday 13 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

11 Balloon Cars operated over the last two days of the traditional Blackpool Tramway, the largest number of trams from a single class but the lowest numbered of these was actually 707 which is the first we feature in this … Continue reading →

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Trams to Newhaven construction work set to get back underway

Posted on Saturday 13 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

We mentioned a couple of weeks ago that the first stage towards the resumption of construction works for the Trams to Newhaven project were underway with preparation works taking place, getting ready for a time when the actual construction could … Continue reading →

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More Metro disruption after cable theft

Posted on Friday 12 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

It would appear that not only are more businesses starting to reopen but cable thieves are also back out in force as major disruption on the Tyne and Wear Metro network has been put down to a cable theft in … Continue reading →

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Luas Engineering Works: Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June

Posted on Friday 12 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

There will be further engineering works on Dublin’s Luas network on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June with the Green line affected throughout both days between St Stephen’s Green and Beechwood.

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Lockdown Walks: West Midlands Metro 31 & 27

Posted on Friday 12 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

Today it is the turn of the West Midlands Metro for one of our “Lockdown Walks”.

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Picture in Time: Edinburgh 35

Posted on Friday 12 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

We take another trip to the Glasgow Garden Festival with Edinburgh 35 the tram that we take a look at this week.

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New ticket range to be launched on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Thursday 11 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

With people likely to be travelling in different ways over, at least, the next few months, the West Midlands Metro have announced that they will be launching a range of new tickets on the My Metro App including the Flex … Continue reading →

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Trams &: Blackpool Boat 236 & PD3 bus 501

Posted on Thursday 11 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

What is with open top tram launches and bad weather? 3rd June 2012 saw the launch into service of Blackpool Boat 236 at Crich and with it came the inevitable rain!

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Still Standing! More tram rosettes in Edinburgh

Posted on Thursday 11 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

We have previously featured some old and new tram rosettes in Edinburgh during this series but that was just the tip of the iceberg as there are plenty more to be found. In today’s edition of “Still Standing” we provide … Continue reading →

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Another increase in services ahead for Metrolink

Posted on Wednesday 10 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

As part of the “Safely Reopening GM” guidelines released by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, local businesses and transport leaders this week it has been confirmed that there will there be a further increase of the service on the Metrolink … Continue reading →

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So Nearly, Not Quite: Bolton 66, Box 40 & Balloon 711

Posted on Wednesday 10 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

It’s a tram line-up which would make a great photo – if it wasn’t for something getting in the way! – as we continue our “just for fun” look at what may have been in a perfect photography world.

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Picture in Time: Manchester Metrolink 1004 & 1002

Posted on Wednesday 10 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

Another 1992 image from Manchester Metrolink features in today’s “Picture in Time” and this time its before public services had even begun.

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Police inquiry into financial concerns at Beamish

Posted on Tuesday 9 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

It has been confirmed that Durham Police are investigating claims of financial concerns at Beamish. The financial concerns were first raised last September with a staff member being suspended at the same time with this reported directly to the Charity … Continue reading →

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Whatever Happened To? Blackpool Twin Car 675+685

Posted on Tuesday 9 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

The second of the Twin Cars to run on the final weekend was 675+685.

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Around the World in Trams: San Francisco 1056

Posted on Tuesday 9 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

Today’s “Around the World in Trams” again features a PCC in service in San Francisco, with this one running in a “tribute” livery to Kansas.

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Trams form part of plan to maximise opportunities from the arrival of HS2 in the East Midlands

Posted on Monday 8 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

Midlands Connect have recently released a report following a study into how the East Midlands can maximise opportunities presented by the arrival of HS2 in the region – and as part of their plan trams/light rail feature both in the … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Walks: Edinburgh Trams 252

Posted on Monday 8 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

We continue our “Lockdown Walks” today, again we are in Edinburgh to take a look at one of the 27 strong class of CAF built trams in action.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 702

Posted on Monday 8 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

After last week’s photo of a tram returning to depot at Manchester Square we remain in the same location to see another tram doing the very same manoeuvre.

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