Daily Archives: Saturday 6 November 2021

In Pictures: Metrolink 3133 delivered to Manchester

Posted on Saturday 6 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

The deliveries of Manchester Metrolink’s M5000s seems to have settled into a regular pattern now with the latest example – 3133 – arrived at Queens Road Depot three weeks after the last on Saturday 6th November.

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Contactless payments introduced on Blackpool’s trams

Posted on Saturday 6 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

It seems to have taken a while but the Blackpool Tramway now accepts contactless payments following a extensive period of testing, trialing and preparing. Single and most Saver tickets can now be purchased from the on-board conductors using a contactless … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Ballarat 26

Posted on Saturday 6 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

We take another trip to the Ballarat Tramway Museum in Australia for this edition of “Around the World in Trams”.

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TravelSafe targeted operation on Metrolink Bury line to reassure passengers

Posted on Saturday 6 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

The end of October saw a targeted operation on Manchester Metrolink’s Bury line to help tackle crime and anti-social behaviour on the network and to increase passenger confidence following a number of high-profile incidents in recent weeks. Staff from the … Continue reading →

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