Daily Archives: Saturday 18 December 2021

NET 220 named Sir Martyn Poliakoff

Posted on Saturday 18 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

There has been a new tram naming in Nottingham with Citadis 220 being named “Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff” in honour of the celebrated professor at the University of Nottingham, a global leader in science and a familiar face to millions … Continue reading →

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Down goes performance on the Tyne & Wear Metro

Posted on Saturday 18 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

There are falls in performance and then there are Tyne and Wear Metro falls in performance – the latest “How are we doing?” poster has recently been added to stations across the network and it doesn’t make pleasant reading if … Continue reading →

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They Ran in 2021: Blackpool Illuminated Western Train

Posted on Saturday 18 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Today in “They Ran in 2021” we make our first visit of this series to Blackpool with the iconic Western Train featuring.

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Opposition councillors call for revised Trams to Newhaven business case

Posted on Saturday 18 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Scottish Conservative opposition Councillors on the City of Edinburgh Council have made calls for a new business case to be drawn up after it was confirmed a £18 million dividend from Lothian Buses will no longer be available. Despite these … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: Liverpool 869

Posted on Saturday 18 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

In today’s edition of “15 Years Apart” we find ourselves featuring a tram which is part of the national collection at Crich.

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E-scooters banned from TfL and Tyne & Wear Metro

Posted on Saturday 18 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Both Transport for London and Nexus have recently confirmed that privately owned e-scooters (and e-unicycles) are to be banned from services under their jurisdiction due to safety concerns caused by recent fires on TfL premises. The ban will come into … Continue reading →

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