Daily Archives: Saturday 29 October 2022

In Pictures: 26 makes it two trams for Dudley!

Posted on Saturday 29 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Very Light Rail Innovation Centre at Dudley is now home to two West Midlands Metro Urbos3 trams with 26 joining 17 in being moved there for repair work to take place. 26 made the move on Friday 28th October, … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Vienna 4208

Posted on Saturday 29 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

We make one last stop in Vienna for today’s “Around the World in Trams” – and this time we head to the museum to see one of the trams sent to Europe from New York following World War II.

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Threat of strike action in Nottingham over pay for terminally ill staff

Posted on Saturday 29 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

There could be more strikes on a UK tramway if GMB Union members vote to take action over the treatment of two terminally ill staff employed on Nottingham Express Transit with the union alleging that they could be given pay … Continue reading →

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Man suffers injuries after falling from platform on Metrolink

Posted on Saturday 29 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

A man had to be taken to hospital with minor injuries after he fell from the platform at Didsbury Village stop on Saturday 22nd October. The Manchester Evening News reported that the man was leaning against the side of the … Continue reading →

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