Daily Archives: Thursday 17 December 2020

Howdon Depot is operational

Posted on Thursday 17 December 2020 by Gareth Prior

The temporary Tyne and Wear Metro depot at Howdon in North Tyneside has officially become operational following the completion of work to create a new facility on a former landfill site. The depot will be used initially for the maintenance … Continue reading →

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Metrolink staff trained in mental health awareness

Posted on Thursday 17 December 2020 by Gareth Prior

The Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) has started to train Manchester Metrolink staff in mental health awareness to improve the skills needed support to support someone in distress. So far more than 120 of Metrolink’s frontline customer … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Clifton South line – Southchurch Drive North

Posted on Thursday 17 December 2020 by Gareth Prior

This series where we are looking at tram stops on Nottingham Express Transit’s Clifton South line continues as we reach Southchurch Drive North.

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Boat 227

Posted on Thursday 17 December 2020 by Gareth Prior

The feature of our then and now series “15 Years Apart” is a tram which has been renumbered in the intervening period – its Blackpool Boat 227 (or 602 as was).

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Trams &: Chesterfield 7 & car & bus

Posted on Thursday 17 December 2020 by Gareth Prior

We’re getting more than our monies worth for today’s “Trams &” as we see a tram along with not just one but two other vehicles!

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