Daily Archives: Thursday 23 February 2023

In Pictures: Balloon 713 returns to service at Blackpool’s first enhanced weekend of 2023

Posted on Thursday 23 February 2023 by Gareth Prior

The weekend of 18th and 19th February saw the first newly christened “Enhanced Weekend” from Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours. What was once known as a “Gold Weekend” saw a timetabled six tram service run on both days from 1000 to … Continue reading →

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Metro services resume between Monkseaton and North Shields

Posted on Thursday 23 February 2023 by Gareth Prior

Tyne and Wear Metro services are now running between Monkseaton and North Shields again following their earlier suspension owing to storm damage at Whitley Bay. It has originally been stated that there were be no trains for the rest of … Continue reading →

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Public consultation set to take place this year for next Edinburgh extension

Posted on Thursday 23 February 2023 by Gareth Prior

Whilst most of our extension attention in Edinburgh may have recently been concentrated on the Trams to Newhaven project with the excitement of the final overhead wire being installed, the same can’t be said for officials at the Council as … Continue reading →

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