Monthly Archives: April 2022

In Pictures: A look at the Birmingham Westside extension – phase two

Posted on Monday 18 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Over the past few weeks the focus of attention on the Birmingham Westside extension has been related to the start of testing and commissioning of the second phase of the line between Library and Edgbaston Village. However, although trams have … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2022!

Posted on Monday 18 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Easter was traditionally the start of the operating season for heritage trams, and whilst that has changed in recent years with all year round operation at some lines in the UK it seems that it marks a good starting point … Continue reading →

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British Trams Online Survey: You said – we respond!

Posted on Monday 18 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

A huge thanks to everyone who completed the recent British Trams Online: Have Your Say survey. Whilst a lot of the results actually told me what we already knew the open text responses have made some interesting points and as … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Stanley Road

Posted on Sunday 17 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

On we go with “Stop by Stop” as we carry on towards Fleetwood.

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Metro performance falls as old style poster returns!

Posted on Sunday 17 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Performance on the Tyne and Wear Metro has fallen again in the latest four week period and after a couple of years where there have been no reasons for service problems the poster has returned to its old format where … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Springtime in Hillsborough

Posted on Sunday 17 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

“Out and About” is back in Sheffield today with spring having sprung around Hillsborough.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 17th April 2022

Posted on Sunday 17 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

We have an Easter bonus set of photos for you this week as we bring you three new collections (aka we’ve included what would have been added last week if we’d had the time!). Photos come from Sheffield, Nottingham and … Continue reading →

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Supertram launch Re-connect campaign

Posted on Saturday 16 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Stagecoach Supertram have launched a new campaign aiming to get people to use public transport again. “Re-connect” is using specially created artwork by local artist Luke Horton which is being affixed to tram windows in an attempt to encourage people … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Bern 18

Posted on Saturday 16 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Continuing our look at the varied trams in the collection at the Lucerne Transport Museum this is another instalment of “Around the World in Trams”.

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Metro passengers urged to switch from paper tickets to save money

Posted on Saturday 16 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Nexus are encouraging passengers on the Tyne and Wear Metro to switch from paper tickets to Pop Pay As You Go to save money on the cost of travel across the network. Pop ticket prices will not be increasing in … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Heritage trams in Blackpool

Posted on Saturday 16 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

“Out and About” goes heritage today as we head to Blackpool to see driver training take place and a stunning line-up of trams at Rigby Road.

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West Midlands Metro extension works in Dudley continue with concrete pour

Posted on Friday 15 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Away from the high-profile lack of trams on the current West Midlands Metro there continues to be good progress on adding additional lines to the network in the future with the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill extension having recently hit another … Continue reading →

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New card validators being installed on Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Friday 15 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

With Edinburgh Trams set to introduce improved contactless ticketing options in the future, new validators are currently being installed at stops. The current validators are used by passengers to touch-on their Ridacards, concession passes and other smartcards to validate them … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Brush 623

Posted on Friday 15 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

In this instalment of “Picture in Time”, we take a look at Blackpool Brush 623 in the sunshine in September 1976.

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SNP promise further Edinburgh Trams extensions if they win Council elections

Posted on Thursday 14 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

The political hot potato of extending Edinburgh Trams is showing no sign of going away with the Scottish National Party manifesto for the upcoming council elections promising to build new lines to the north and south if they retain power. … Continue reading →

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New Metro train driving simulator gets the once over

Posted on Thursday 14 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

A driving simulator which will be used to train drivers on the Tyne and Wear Metro’s new trains before they are introduced from next year is currently being built in France and a team from the Metro Futures, Learning and … Continue reading →

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Late night trams in Edinburgh for Terminal V festival

Posted on Thursday 14 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams will be running extra late night services on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th April to cater for those attending the Terminal V festival at the Royal Highland Centre with shuttle buses linking the site with Ingliston Park and … Continue reading →

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Nottingham Contactless launched across transport modes

Posted on Wednesday 13 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Travel on certain public transport operators across Nottingham has now become a lot simpler with the introduction of “Nottingham Contactless”, said to be the first Oyster-style contactless ticketing system in the country outside London. There is a catch though, it … Continue reading →

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Parents urged to check in with their children after string of attacks on Greater Manchester public transport

Posted on Wednesday 13 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

After a spate of attacks on public transport in Greater Manchester – trams, trains and buses – parents are being urged to check in with their children to make sure they know what they are up to. Rocks, bricks and … Continue reading →

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Another award win for the Seaton Tramway!

Posted on Wednesday 13 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Seaton Tramway in Devon are celebrating after winning yet another award! This time they were victorious at the prestigious Heritage Railway Association Awards which were held in Birmingham during March.

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