Monthly Archives: December 2022

Out and About: More Edinburgh Trams on first day of November

Posted on Monday 12 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

We ae going “Out and About” again today as we’re back in Edinburgh City Centre.

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15 Years Apart: Nottingham Express Transit 214

Posted on Monday 12 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

The latest tram to feature in “15 Years Apart” is Nottingham Express Transit 214 as again we see photos of it in both 2007 and 2022.

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Crich Photo line-ups: Tramcar Sponsorship Organisation – 2010

Posted on Monday 12 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

The next line-up we take a look at in this series took place in 2010 and showcased some of the trams which had recently or were about to benefit from funding from the Tramcar Sponsorship Organisation.

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Trams &: West Midlands Metro 43 & bus

Posted on Sunday 11 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

For our latest edition of “Trams &” we are heading to Birmingham City Centre as, you’ve guessed it!, we see a tram alongside a bus.

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The Number 20: Edinburgh Trams 270

Posted on Sunday 11 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its another tram from one of the UK’s modern systems for “The Number 20” today. That tram is Edinburgh Trams 270.

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New career opportunities available on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Sunday 11 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

With the West Midlands Metro continuing to expand (admittedly slightly slower than hoped for) there are now a number of new jobs being advertised to join the team. Enthusiastic individuals are being urged to apply now for a diverse range … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: Chesterfield 7

Posted on Sunday 11 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

We are off to the Crich Tramway Village for today’s edition of “15 Years Apart” and the tram we feature is Chesterfield 7.

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Taxi and tram collide in Manchester City Centre

Posted on Sunday 11 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Metrolink services through Manchester City Centre were disrupted on Friday 9th December after a collision between a taxi and a car close to Shudehill tramstop. The collision happened shortly after 1800 and saw no trams able to run via 1CC … Continue reading →

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British Trams Online Tram of the Year voting now open!

Posted on Sunday 11 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Voting is now open for the British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2022! Thanks to everyone who took their time to nominate in the four categories and we are now able to confirm the trams, tramways and events which … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 11th December 2022

Posted on Sunday 11 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

The second of our “20 Years in 20 Photos” galleries has been uploaded this week – Manchester Metrolink is the location.

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Council to consider more Edinburgh Trams extensions in early 2023

Posted on Saturday 10 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

The City of Edinburgh Council are to discuss plans which would more than double the length of the tram network in early 2023. Plans are to be considered which could see trams running from Granton to Dalkeith – although its … Continue reading →

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Metro services to resume between Pelaw and South Shields on 14th December

Posted on Saturday 10 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

The return of Tyne and Wear Metro services between Pelaw and South Shields has been delayed by a further two days with confirmation that the first trains won’t now run until Wednesday 14th December. Services last ran between the two … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Dijon 1003 & 1005

Posted on Saturday 10 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Today we have one last photo from Dijon as “Around the World in Trams” continues.

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Crich Photo line-ups: Capital Cities – 2013

Posted on Saturday 10 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

For this latest look at photo line-ups on the Crich depot fan we are in 2013 as we take a look at a collection of trams from capital cities around Europe.

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The Number 20: Nottingham Express Transit 220

Posted on Saturday 10 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

We stay with another modern tram for this edition of “The Number 20” as we take a trip to Nottingham Express Transit.

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Money raised to bring Balloon 710 back to Rigby Road

Posted on Saturday 10 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Transport have confirmed that their online fundraiser for money to bring back Balloon 710 from Wyre Dock to Rigby Road Depot has been successful. Launched in mid-November the campaign was looking to raise £2,500 to pay for the transportation … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Ride the Lights returns at the East Anglia Transport Museum

Posted on Friday 9 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

The main operating season may have ended at the East Anglia Transport Museum during October but they’re back for more during December weekends in the lead-up to Christmas with the Ride the Lights event returning for 2022. The museum is … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams disruption after building fire

Posted on Friday 9 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Services on the Edinburgh Trams network were temporarily suspended between West End and St Andrew Square on Wednesday 7th December after a fire in a building on South St Andrew Street. With the overhead isolated no trams were able to … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manx Electric Railway 25 & 25

Posted on Friday 9 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Another image from the Isle of Man in 1977 for today’s “Picture in Time”.

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Railcoach 680

Posted on Friday 9 December 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its another look a tram in 2007 and 2022 as “15 Years Apart” continues.

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