Daily Archives: Saturday 17 July 2021

In Pictures: Overhead damage leads to Haymarket Yards becoming temporary terminus!

Friday 16th July saw a very unusual destination for Edinburgh Trams – Haymarket Yards where there isn’t a proper stop! With the overhead damaged at West End after a lorry reversed into a lamppost and the power having to be … Continue reading

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Just another day on the West Midlands Metro – more overhead damage

This article has been updated since original publication. Saturday 17th July – although the way things are continuing on the network you could put many other dates in this sentence – has seen yet more overhead damage on the West … Continue reading

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 17th July 2021

Having featured the West Midlands Metro in 2021 last week, this week our main feature includes the Midland Metro (as was) in 2008 and 2009:

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Around the World in Trams: San Diego 1001

Before we return to Europe from our brief stay in the United States of America during 2006 we move on for a very quick look at the streetcar system in San Diego.

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Official Tyne and Wear Metro merchandise available now!

Have you ever wanted a Tyne and Wear Metro tea towel or even a branded face mask? Well, if you have now is your chance as Nexus have just launched an online shop for various items of merchandise – all … Continue reading

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Lockdown Walks: Stagecoach Supertram 399 207

We head back to Sheffield for another “Lockdown Walk” with a view taken of one of the Citylink tram-trains which is able to run on the conventional tram network.

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