Monthly Archives: May 2023

In Pictures: Newcastle 102 goes out on test

Posted on Saturday 13 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Friday 5th May saw Newcastle 102 take a significant step towards returning to service after it was taken on its longest test run yet as part of the Tramcar Sponsorship Organisation funded overhaul. 102 ran the full length of the … Continue reading →

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Another lengthy closure of Eccles line amongst latest Metrolink engineering works to be announced

Posted on Saturday 13 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

There will be no trams running between Weaste and Eccles for just over two months from mid-July as more major engineering works take place on the Manchester Metrolink network. Work will get underway on Saturday 15th July with trams not … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Supertram 120 does The Full Monty

Posted on Friday 12 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Advertising liveries can be divisive at the best of times – you either like them or you don’t! – but we’re sure that this one is going to be even more controversial with some than ever as Stagecoach Supertram 120 … Continue reading →

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Work starts at Ramsey – trams should be back at Ramsey Station in time for TT week

Posted on Friday 12 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

How about some positive news from the Isle of Man? The past few years when we discuss track laying its often been to talk about the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway and the on-off-off-off return of trams to the Sea Terminal. … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Tyne and Wear Metro 4027

Posted on Friday 12 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Today we take another trip into the archives for this edition of “Picture in Time” with another view of one of the Tyne and Wear Metro’s Metrocars in service.

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In Pictures: Another tram delivered to the West Midlands Metro

Posted on Thursday 11 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Wednesday 10th May 2023 saw the West Midlands welcome another new tram with 57 being delivered from Spain, continuing the arrivals being out of number sequence! Whereas recent deliveries have been made on Bilston Road after the service ended this … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Tram Inquiry sent to the printers!

Posted on Thursday 11 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Who would have thought a report being sent to the printers would be headline news! But when it’s a report into an Inquiry which has been going on for very nearly nine years and has cost over £13 million its … Continue reading →

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First test run of new Metro trains

Posted on Thursday 11 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

The first of the new trains being built by Stadler for the Tyne and Wear Metro has started testing outside of the depot. 555 003 made its first moves on the mainline in the early hours of Wednesday 10th May … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool’s heritage trams go on parade for the Coronation

Posted on Wednesday 10 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

For the second major joyous royal celebration in a row a selection of Blackpool’s heritage trams were used for a Parade from Pleasure Beach to Little Bispham with a stopover at the Comedy Carpet for photos. The parade took place … Continue reading →

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Existing Metro trains to receive TLC

Posted on Wednesday 10 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Their days of operation may be numbered by the original Tyne and Wear Metrocars are set to enjoy some TLC with a major programme of deep cleaning and interior repair works to be initiated by Stadler. The idea is that … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Crich celebrates the Coronation

Posted on Tuesday 9 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

We’d previously reported on Crich’s plans for the Coronation weekend which was to see Leeds 602 on display (on account of its entry into service in 1953 at the time of the last Coronation and being painted into a purple … Continue reading →

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Resurfacing work in Wolverhampton as extension edges closer to opening

Posted on Tuesday 9 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its been confirmed that there will be resurfacing works in Wolverhampton City Centre from late May as work to open the West Midlands Metro extension to the Railway Station continues. Last month saw the first tram on the extension and … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool Heritage Trams over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend

Posted on Monday 8 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

The May Day Bank Holiday weekend (29th April to 1st May) saw the second Enhanced Weekend of 2023 for Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours, this one coinciding with the Fylde Tramway Society’s annual convention. With a revised timetable in operation over … Continue reading →

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The Metro back on the Metro!

Posted on Monday 8 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Anyone travelling on the West Midlands Metro will once again be able to pick-up a free copy of The Metro newspaper after the return of the onboard newsstands at the start of May.

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Out and About: Waterthorpe on Stagecoach Supertram – June 2022

Posted on Monday 8 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Today “Out and About” is going back to June 2022 and the location is Waterthorpe on the Supertram network in South Yorkshire.

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Still Standing! Tram track, Southsea

Posted on Sunday 7 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

We return with more from our “Still Standing!” series and head to the south coast for some surviving tram track in Southsea near Portsmouth.

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3079 in an advert for Soccer Aid

Posted on Sunday 7 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Back in April we brought you the news that Manchester Metrolink 3047 had received an advert for Soccer Aid and now it would appear that its not alone as 3079 is also in an identical advert!

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The Polar Express Tram Ride back at the Seaton Tramway this Christmas!

Posted on Sunday 7 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Yes, we know its only just May and we haven’t even reached summer, let alone autumn or winter!, and you probably really don’t want to think about Christmas but in case you like to be prepared and are looking for … Continue reading →

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Police and tram operator welcome sentencing of man who assaulted employee

Posted on Sunday 7 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Officials at Nottingham Express Transit and Police officers have welcomed the news that a man who assaulted a travel officer has received a prison sentence. Salmou Njie was sentenced at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Monday 24th April after being found … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 26 & 29 return to service on the West Midlands Metro

Posted on Saturday 6 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Although a number of trams have gone to and come back from Dudley to allow repairs to take place on the bodyside cracking issue very few of these have yet to return to passenger service with until recently 17 the … Continue reading →

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