Daily Archives: Thursday 1 July 2021

No trams through Birmingham City Centre for three months

Posted on Thursday 1 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

This article has been slightly updated since original publication. There will be no West Midlands Metro services through Birmingham City Centre for three months from the end of July as work on installing the junction to the Birmingham Eastside extension … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More tracklaying at Wilko’s

Posted on Thursday 1 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its another day and another day of progress with the installation of track towards the new tram terminus on the Blackpool Tramway! Following on from yesterday’s look at the first sections of track being laid on the track base we … Continue reading →

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UKTram to develop new standards for driver trainers

Posted on Thursday 1 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

Starting in July, UKTram is to give a boost to training for tram drivers by working with colleagues across the sector to develop a new set of standards for driver trainers. This new initiative – which is part of a … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Walks: Manchester Metrolink 3110

Posted on Thursday 1 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

Today’s “Lockdown Walks” takes a look at Manchester Metrolink on a sunny Bank Holiday Monday.

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