Daily Archives: Tuesday 26 July 2022

In Pictures: MER services on the northern section of the line after overhead comes down

Posted on Tuesday 26 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

As we reported at the end of last week, there was disruption on the Manx Electric Railway from Wednesday 20th July after a lorry with a rather high load (of kayaks not canoes!) brought a section down at Halfway Crossing. … Continue reading →

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Commonwealth Games baton to travel on tram in Birmingham

Posted on Tuesday 26 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Queen’s Baton Relay – the Commonwealth Games answer to the Olympic Torch – is to take a quick ride on the West Midlands Metro as it reaches the end of its epic journey across the Commonwealth on Wednesday 27th … Continue reading →

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New Metro bridge installed

Posted on Tuesday 26 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

A new bridge which carries Tyne and Wear Metro services in North Shields has been successfully installed as a £3 million project makes excellent progress. Tanners Bank Bridge was lowered into position on Wednesday 20th July with a 100 foot … Continue reading →

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