Daily Archives: Saturday 11 February 2023

First new DLR train enjoys a visit from the Mayor

Posted on Saturday 11 February 2023 by Gareth Prior

The first of a planned 54 new walk-through trains for the Docklands Light Railway has been delivered to Beckton Depot and has already been treated to a visit for Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. The train has been built by … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Strasbourg 2036

Posted on Saturday 11 February 2023 by Gareth Prior

The next stop on our world tour is Strasbourg in France – a city with three main classes of tram still operating.

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In Pictures: Back to fleet livery for Blackpool 001 and 011

Posted on Saturday 11 February 2023 by Gareth Prior

After several years of bemoaning the fact that once an advert is added to a modern Blackpool tram it seems to be there to stay until its replaced there has been a development recently as two of the four Flexity2 … Continue reading →

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TfGM launch new “Tram Aware” campaign

Posted on Saturday 11 February 2023 by Gareth Prior

Transport for Greater Manchester are urging motorists to “be tram aware” when they are driving close to Manchester Metrolink tracks as a part of a new safety campaign. Footage of recent road traffic collisions has been released to back up … Continue reading →

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