Daily Archives: Saturday 20 May 2023

In Pictures: Trams at the Very Light Rail Innovation Centre, Dudley

Posted on Saturday 20 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

As you’ll probably be well aware – we may have reported on it every now and then! – the Very Light Rail Innovation in Dudley has become a repair base for the West Midlands Metro Urbos3 trams with several having … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Brisbane 236

Posted on Saturday 20 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

It’s the last photo of our brief look at the Ferrymead Tramway in Christchurch for this edition of “Around the World in Trams”.

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In Pictures: Volks Electric Railway – May 2023

Posted on Saturday 20 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Volk’s Electric Railway in Brighton will be celebrating 140 years of operation this year (a special weekend is planned in August as the centrepiece of the celebrations) and started its 2023 season back in April. Trains are now running … Continue reading →

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£2 million invested in Metro lift and escalator works

Posted on Saturday 20 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Nexus are investing £2 million in a major programme of lift and escalator works at various stations on the Tyne and Wear Metro network. The work is already underway and should be completed by the end of the summer.

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