Daily Archives: Saturday 14 January 2023

Funding to help kick-start very light rail revolution in the West Midlands

Posted on Saturday 14 January 2023 by Gareth Prior

The West Midlands Combined Authority have agreed to release the first instalment of what could eventually amount to £72 million worth of funding towards the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) system. Much of the funding will go towards building a … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Innsbruck 311

Posted on Saturday 14 January 2023 by Gareth Prior

For the next few editions of “Around the World in Trams” we are heading to Innsbruck in Austria where its not just the trams which are impressive but also the surrounding scenery.

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West Midlands Metro service change: Sunday 22nd January

Posted on Saturday 14 January 2023 by Gareth Prior

Overhead line work being carried out on the West Midlands Metro will see a change to services during the morning of Sunday 22nd January.  The essential maintenance work will be taking place from the start of service until 1100 and … Continue reading →

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Man hit by tram in Nottingham

Posted on Saturday 14 January 2023 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit services between Highbury Vale and Phoenix Park were suspended for several hours on Wednesday 11th January after a man was reported to have been hit by a tram. The incident was reported at around 1345 with officers … Continue reading →

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