Monthly Archives: November 2022

Luas Engineering Works in November

Posted on Friday 4 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

The latest engineering works on Dublin’s Luas network will be taking place on the Red line on various dates during November. As with other recent works it won’t see full day closures of the line but instead services will start … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manx Electric Railway 22+47

Posted on Friday 4 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

For the next few weeks “Picture in Time” returns to the Isle of Man for a set of photos taken by Donald Brooks during June 1977.

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In Pictures: Track and bridges on WMM Dudley extension

Posted on Thursday 3 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

A lot of the news recently on the West Midlands Metro extension from Wednesbury to (eventually, subject to funding) Brierley Hill has been about the “re-phasing” of the project which has seen the section from Dudley to Brierley Hill delayed … Continue reading →

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Consultation launched to give passengers a chance to shape the future of the Metro

Posted on Thursday 3 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

Passengers who use the Tyne and Wear Metro are to be given an opportunity to shape the future of the network with a new consultation being launched in conjunction with Newcastle University’s Open Lab. This builds on the consultation carried … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: New tram depot at Carlton Colville continues to take shape

Posted on Wednesday 2 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

The East Anglia Transport Museum in Carlton Colville is probably currently home to the biggest heritage tram infrastructure project – the construction of a new tram depot and eventual extension to the tramway. Work on the new tram depot started … Continue reading →

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Tramlink ASLEF members to be re-balloted over latest pay offer

Posted on Wednesday 2 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

ASLEF members who are drivers at London Tramlink are set to be re-balloted over further potential industrial action. The re-ballot has been done as part of legislation which requires new ballots every six months (or every nine with employers agreement) … Continue reading →

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Complaints from rugby fans over Edinburgh Trams service

Posted on Wednesday 2 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

Ever since the Edinburgh Trams system opened in May 2014 one of its biggest positives has been how it can move large crowds of people quickly and efficiently to big events – especially those taking place at BT Murrayfield Stadium. … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Jordan advert on Metrolink 3030

Posted on Tuesday 1 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

Another new advert to report on from Manchester Metrolink – 3030 has gone from an ad for Pension Bee to one for Jordan (the country). This is the third different advert that 3030 has carried in its operating career in … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Work carries on at Talbot Gateway

Posted on Tuesday 1 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

The wait may be going on for news of when we may be able to enjoy a tram ride along Talbot Road on the Blackpool Tramway extension to North Station but that doesn’t mean nothing has been happening on the … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year returns to Seaton in February 2023

Posted on Tuesday 1 November 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition will be heading to the Seaton Tramway again from 10th February 2023 it has been confirmed. The exhibition features stunning images capturing fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breath-taking … Continue reading →

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