Daily Archives: Monday 21 June 2021

New adverts on Manchester Metrolink

Posted on Monday 21 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its been a long time since we last saw a new advert on a tram in Manchester but much like a London bus you wait so long for one that two come at once! The first new adverts since last … Continue reading →

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Tyne and Wear Metro gets £1.66 million extra support from DfT

Posted on Monday 21 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

Nexus, operators of the Tyne and Wear Metro, have announced that they have received a further £1.66 million in funding from the government which will help services to be sustained until 19th July. The previous funding package, announced in March, … Continue reading →

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Whatever Happened To? Crich Tramathon – Leeds 602

Posted on Monday 21 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

Today “Whatever Happened To?” reaches probably the most controversial tram of this current series. Leeds 602 was running in service at the time but has since become a high-profile member of the statis display within the Great Exhibition Hall.

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Heritage Tramways – updated list of operating dates

Posted on Monday 21 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

As more areas of society continue to be opened up we thought it was time for another summary of which heritage tramways are currently operating and why. This list should (if I’ve remembered everywhere!) include details of all operating heritage … Continue reading →

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