Monthly Archives: October 2021

Luas Engineering Works: Red Line – October 2021

Posted on Friday 8 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

The engineering works on Luas in Dublin keep on coming! This time it’s the Red Line being affected with overhead line works seeing a change to early morning services for a week  before further works follow over the weekend of … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Luas 4003

Posted on Friday 8 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Picture in Time” we are again featuring Dublin’s Luas tram system with another couple of images of one of the Alstom built trams.

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In Pictures: Douglas Bay Horse Tramway construction update

Posted on Thursday 7 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

Seemingly competing with the Blackpool North Railway Station tramway extension for how long can it possibly take to complete, work on the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway has been continuing over the summer months on the Isle of Man with tracks … Continue reading →

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Arts Council England grant will see art projects across West Midlands Metro extension in Dudley

Posted on Thursday 7 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

Dudley Council are celebrating after being awarded a £96,000 grant from Arts Council England which will enable the design of art projects across the Metro track and at stops in Dudley borough. The money will be used to set-up the … Continue reading →

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Nexus launch new Pop Card for 19-21 year olds

Posted on Thursday 7 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

Anyone aged between 19 and 21 who travels on the Tyne and Wear Metro will now be able to get discounted travel following the launch of a new Pay As You Go product – Pop19-21. This card is aimed at … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro 44 arrives at Wednesbury

Posted on Wednesday 6 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

The seventh of the initial batch of eight Urbos 100 trams for the West Midlands Metro network is now safely tucked up in its new home with 44 being delivered to Wednesbury Depot on Wednesday 6th October.

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Emergency engineering works and strike to cause Metrolink disruption this weekend

Posted on Wednesday 6 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

If you’re wanting to travel on Manchester Metrolink this coming weekend (9th/10th October) there will be significant disruption on the network with emergency engineering works at Deansgate-Castlefield on Saturday 9th meaning there will be no cross city services from that … Continue reading →

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Community leaders back Metro Flow project

Posted on Wednesday 6 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

Council leaders and traders in South Tyneside have given their backing to the Metro Flow project which will see sections of the Tyne and Wear Metro track doubled allowing for an increase in frequency and thus capacity to help get … Continue reading →

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Nottingham Contactless introduced for travel on NET

Posted on Tuesday 5 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit has become the latest tram operator in the UK to offer full contactless payments for travel with the introduction of “Nottingham Contactless”. This now means that anyone who wishes to purchase an adult single or day ticket … Continue reading →

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New modelling tool can predict demand for tram stops and lines

Posted on Tuesday 5 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

A new and innovative tool for forecasting demand for public transport stops and stations could be set to revolutionise the way new tram and light rail systems are developed in the future according to the UK Tram Centre of Excellence.

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Direct Debit gives £5 saving on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Tuesday 5 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

Anyone buying a Adult Metro Only Direct Debit Monthly pass for the first time – or the first time in at least three months – can now enjoy an extra £5 saving as part of a  new offer from West … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3130 enters service

Posted on Monday 4 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

We are now just down to one new M5000 to enter service on Manchester Metrolink with 3130 entering service at the end of September/start of October. This is now the tenth of the new batch of trams being built for … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Tramtown!

Posted on Monday 4 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

The plans for a Visitor Centre at Rigby Road Depot in Blackpool are continuing to progress and we have a name for the attraction – Tramtown. The new name was unveiled during the Anniversary Weekend events in Blackpool on Saturday … Continue reading →

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Whatever Happened To? Crich Tramathon 2005 – Sheffield Works 330

Posted on Monday 4 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

Another Works Car not currently commissioned for service features in this edition of “Whatever Happened To?” as we view Sheffield Works 330 which also made it out onto the mainline during Crich’s 2005 Tramathon.

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Norbreck

Posted on Sunday 3 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

“Stop by Stop” continues today as we work our way north on the Blackpool Tramway with Norbreck the next stop.

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Metrolink strikes back on after union members reject pay offer

Posted on Sunday 3 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

There will be major disruption on Manchester Metrolink later this month after Unite the Union confirmed their intention to strike over the continued pay dispute. It had appeared that the dispute had been resolved during September following a revised pay … Continue reading →

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Maintenance works in Edinburgh City Centre

Posted on Sunday 3 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

The last week of September has seen essential maintenance works taking place in Edinburgh City Centre with reports in the Edinburgh Evening News revealing that this is to replace track sealant as well as repairs to degraded concrete surrounding the … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 3rd October 2021

Posted on Sunday 3 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

We have a small selection of photos from Manchester Metrolink at the start of September this week:

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In Pictures: More construction images from Edinburgh

Posted on Saturday 2 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

Within the next two years it should be possible to take a tram once again along Leith Walk and to Newhaven with the Trams to Newhaven project due to be completed in the early part of 2023 (subject to any … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Manx Electric Railway in September

Posted on Saturday 2 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

The Isle of Man’s Manx Electric Railway (along with the Snaefell Mountain Railway) are coming to the end of another successful season with the last services due to run on Sunday 31st October. Services on both lines are running every … Continue reading →

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