Monthly Archives: January 2021

Whatever Happened To? Midland Metro 10

Posted on Tuesday 19 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another edition of “Whatever Happened To?” as we continue our look at the Midland Metro T69s.

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Overhead line works to close Metro services in central Newcastle for two weeks in February

Posted on Monday 18 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

All Tyne and Wear Metro services through central Newcastle and Gateshead will be suspended between Monday 15th and Sunday 28th February to allow for the replacement of the overhead wires. No trains will run between Heworth and Regent Centre/Four Lane … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: West Cliff Railway, Bournemouth

Posted on Monday 18 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

We’ve featured a few cliff lifts over the past few months on British Trams Online and this time we are back in the UK to take a look at one of three (two of which are currently operational) cliff lifts … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Engineering Car 753 & Railgrinder 752

Posted on Monday 18 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

As with last week’s archive Blackpool tram image we are down at Rigby Road Depot for this latest edition of “Picture in Time”.

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Trams in Video: Seaton Tramway 50th Anniversary 2020

Posted on Sunday 17 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

It was the event which won the “Event of the Year” category at the 2020 British Trams Online Tram of the Year and was held at the “Tramway of the Year”! It was the 50th Anniversary event at the Seaton … Continue reading →

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New fares announced for Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Sunday 17 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

The delayed fares review for the Tyne and Wear Metro – as well as the Shields Ferry – has now taken place with an overall rise in line with the cost of living, although many of the savings offered to … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Walks: Edinburgh Trams 274

Posted on Sunday 17 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

We take another look at a tram running in the Scottish capital today for our latest edition of “Lockdown Walks”.

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What’s New on British Trams Online?

Posted on Sunday 17 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

There are another couple of Photo Galleries this week – from the past and from now:

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In Pictures: More from the Birmingham Westside extension

Posted on Saturday 16 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

Work is continuing on the construction of the second phase of the Birmingham Westside extension between Library and Hagley Road in Edgbaston, due to open later in 2021. In this latest pictorial article we take a look at the latest … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Den Haag 3143

Posted on Saturday 16 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another trip to Den Haag in The Netherlands as we continue our look at trams from around the world.

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All change for Supertram services again

Posted on Saturday 16 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

With England once again in lockdown and fewer people travelling by public transport Stagecoach Supertram have confirmed that they will again be introducing a revised timetable. This new timetable will start from Sunday 17th January.

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Lockdown Walks: Manchester Metrolink 3030

Posted on Saturday 16 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this latest “Lockdown Walk” we have nearly made it to the end of the Manchester Airport line.

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In Pictures: More snow in Sheffield

Posted on Friday 15 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

Stagecoach Supertram services saw delays, temporary suspensions and general disruption on Thursday 14th January after heavy snow fell in South Yorkshire. As with the previous snow at the end of 2020 it was the Blue and Purple routes which were … Continue reading →

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Car and tram collide in Nottingham

Posted on Friday 15 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

There was an accident involving a car and a tram in Nottingham on the evening of Thursday 14th January which saw services between Nottingham Station and NG2 suspended for almost two and a half hours.

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Picture in Time: Oporto 9, John Bull & Southampton 45

Posted on Friday 15 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

We head for another look at Crich in the 1960s for this latest edition of “Picture in Time”.

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Colyford crossing reopens as Seaton Tramway winter maintenance continues

Posted on Thursday 14 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

They may have won the British Trams Online Tramway of the Year for 2020 but the Seaton Tramway are not resting on their laurels as they are already well advanced with their winter maintenance programme. As we reported last year … Continue reading →

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Tram Train Pilot Learning Hub launched

Posted on Thursday 14 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

Network Rail, the South Yorkshire PTE and Stagecoach Supertram have launched a Tram Train Pilot Learning Hub which contains a range of information drawn from the collective experience of designing, constructing and operating the first Tram-Train service in Britain. It … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Clifton South line – Summerwood Lane

Posted on Thursday 14 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

We now reach the penultimate stop on the Nottingham Express Transit line to Clifton South – Summerwood Lane.

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Ice on the overhead causes Edinburgh Trams delays

Posted on Wednesday 13 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

Ice on the overhead is an issue which often affects tram services over the winter months but in order to counter this most tram companies send out special “ice breaker” trams overnight to ensure that a normal service can run. … Continue reading →

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Tram and light rail related face masks

Posted on Wednesday 13 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its become one of the most sought after accessories (and a necessity if you’re going anywhere) – the face mask to help slow the spread of Covid-19. Many companies have launched special ranges of face masks (far be from us … Continue reading →

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