Monthly Archives: March 2023

Metro colleagues mark International Women’s Day

Posted on Sunday 12 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

The contribution women are making to the successful operation of West Midlands Metro was celebrated at an event to mark International Women’s Day on 8th March. From driving trams to managing the diverse workforce of over 250 employees women are … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 12th March 2023

Posted on Sunday 12 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its another two photo gallery week as we hve another “20 Photos of…” as well as heading to Prague:

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Trams to Newhaven from 13th March? Testing set to start

Posted on Saturday 11 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Confirmed that test testing will start during the evening of Monday 13th March. Its been reported on Edinburgh Live that test running on the Trams to Newhaven extension is set to get underway from Monday 13th March. There has been … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: San Francisco cable car

Posted on Saturday 11 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

A second and final shot of the San Francisco Cable Cars in this edition of “Around the World in Trams”.

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LRSSB appoint a new data analyst

Posted on Saturday 11 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) have strengthened their team with the appointment of a new data analyst. Mohammed Hefny joins having recently completed a MSc in Business Analytics at Aston University. He will now be heavily involved … Continue reading →

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Two tram/car collisions in three days on Metrolink

Posted on Saturday 11 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Recently we reported on how Transport for Greater Manchester had launched a new safety campaign aimed at motorists to reduce the number of collisions between cars and trams. Judging by recent days it hasn’t had much impact as there have … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3083 returns to service

Posted on Friday 10 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

As you will have noticed from the regular Transport for Greater Manchester committee reports, Manchester Metrolink has been suffering from tram shortage for a while which has included several long-term absentees. But that number has now been reduced by one … Continue reading →

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Snow hits the UK again

Posted on Friday 10 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Just when you thought it was safe to put those winter woollies away comes the snow! And pretty heavy snow at that which has caused disruption for trams in the UK – Stagecoach Supertram had to run a revised service … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Twin Car 684+674

Posted on Friday 10 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Picture in Time” we are again in Fleetwood to take a look at a tram running on the Blackpool Tramway back in 1977.

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Volk’s Electric Railway to celebrate 140th anniversary this August

Posted on Thursday 9 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

There is to be another significant anniversary celebrated on the south coast this year as it will be 140 years since the Volk’s Electric Railway opened. The Volk’s Electric Railway Association have announced the first plans for this celebration which … Continue reading →

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Whitley Bay Metro station to reopen at end of March

Posted on Thursday 9 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

It has been confirmed by Nexus that the Tyne and Wear Metro station at Whitley Bay should reopen by the end of the month. It has been closed since Friday 17th February after damage to the grade II listed station … Continue reading →

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Interim Chair appointed by UKTram

Posted on Thursday 9 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Lindsay Murphy has been confirmed as the Interim Chair of UKTram. The appointment was made at a board meeting in the past week. Lindsay has over 30 years experience as a transport engineering specialist.

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro 40 named Theresa Stewart

Posted on Wednesday 8 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

With Wednesday 8th March being International Women’s Day, West Midlands Metro took the opportunity to celebrate by naming Urbos100 40 Theresa Stewart. A special ceremony took place at Town Hall (in the snow!) to unveil the name on the tram … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: New cameras for Flexity2 017

Posted on Wednesday 8 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Flexity2 017 has recently been noted running with new cameras fitted in the upper windscreen at both ends. These replace the previous one end only “auto stop technology” camera which the tram has carried since they were removed from … Continue reading →

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Burst water main causes major NET disruption

Posted on Wednesday 8 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit has been hit my major disruption after a water main burst causing significant flooding on the tramway. The main burst close to the High Road – Central College stop on Tuesday 7th March with disruption continuing into … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Trolley turning back at Beamish…

Posted on Tuesday 7 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

With the tramway at Beamish running on a circular route its usually the case that the only time that a trolley needs to be turned is at the depot when a tram enters service. But recent trackwork on the line … Continue reading →

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Metro punctuality up but still struggling

Posted on Tuesday 7 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

It’s a case of its better than it was but still not where it should be for the Tyne and Wear’s latest set of punctuality figures. Performance is continuing to struggle across the network with various issues combining to mean … Continue reading →

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Planned operating fleet at Crich for 2023 confirmed

Posted on Monday 6 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

At least 17 passenger trams and four works cars are set to be commissioned for service at the Crich Tramway Village this year. This will include three trams planned to return to service having not been used in 2022 – … Continue reading →

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Prices to increase on Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Monday 6 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Ticket prices on Edinburgh Trams will increase for the first time in around three years from Sunday 2nd April. All tickets will be affected by the increase and is in line with similar changes being introduced by Lothian Buses.

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The Number 20: South Yorkshire Supertram 20

Posted on Monday 6 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

During March our Monday evening photo series will be the return of “The Number 20”. This time out we feature a tram that we have seen in this series before but this time it is actually carrying the number 20 … Continue reading →

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