Daily Archives: Saturday 25 March 2023

First Tram-Train for South Wales arrives

Posted on Saturday 25 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Transport for Wales are celebrating after the delivery of the first of 36 Citylink Tram-Trains arrived at the new Taff’s Well Depot. Arriving by road the vehicle – to be designated class 398 – arrived overnight on Tuesday 21st March.

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Around the World in Trams: Santa Cruz 14

Posted on Saturday 25 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

In this latest edition of “Around the World in Trams” we are again in Tenerife as we take a look at the only tramway or railway in the Canary Islands.

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Two new Transport Trust Red Wheels unveiled

Posted on Saturday 25 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

The National Transport Trust have recently unveiled two more “Red Wheels” at tram related locations. The significance of Blackpool’s Rigby Road Depot and the Kingsway Tram Subway in London have been recognised by these latest “Red Wheels” and join over … Continue reading →

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Metrolink delays after collision between Police car and tram

Posted on Saturday 25 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink services on the Oldham and Rochdale line suffered delays early on Wednesday 22nd March after a collision between a Police car and a tram in Oldham Town Centre.

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