Monthly Archives: June 2023

NET services finally resume to Hucknall

Posted on Friday 23 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

A full Nottingham Express Transit has resumed following the completion of repairs at Bulwell. Services had been suspended between Wilkinson Street and Hucknall (although alternative services were running from Wilkinson Street to Highbury Vale as part of the Phoenix Park … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 716, Brush 637 & Boat 606

Posted on Friday 23 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

“Picture in Time” is back in Blackpool with another photo taken during 1977.

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In Pictures: Busy and warm at the Seaton Tramway!

Posted on Thursday 22 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Seaton Tramway in Devon runs on a unique gauge in the UK with a fleet of purpose built trams and some which have been converted from original first generation vehicles. When the weather is good it’s the purpose built … Continue reading →

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Long-serving Metro worker retires after 43 years

Posted on Thursday 22 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

A long-serving member of the Tyne and Wear Metro team is to retire after 43 years of service to the network. Steve Griffin started off as part of the train maintenance team at Gosforth Depot but since 1990 he has … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool 017 gets some new adverts

Posted on Wednesday 21 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Blackpool Tramway’s Flexity2 017 has recently received some new adverts with the Affinity Outlet Lancashire taking out a contract to advertise the tram. This is not a full advertising livery with the tram just carrying vinyls at roof level … Continue reading →

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New West Midlands Metro safety campaign launched

Posted on Wednesday 21 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

As new lines start to open and as a reminder for where trams have run for many years, the West Midlands Metro are launching a new safety campaign to remind passengers and the general public of basic safety tips when … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 3079 swaps adverts in Manchester

Posted on Tuesday 20 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

Having never carried an advertising livery before April this year, 3079 is now on its second in a couple of months after the expiry of its Soccer Aid ads. The tram is now in a new advert for the Greater … Continue reading →

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RAIB Safety Digest into NET passenger dragging incident released

Posted on Tuesday 20 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

The RAIB have released a Safety Digest into a passenger dragging incident which occurred at Beeston on 22nd February 2023. The incident happened after a man put his walking stick in the doors to prevent them from closing but the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More sunshine in Brighton on the Volk’s Electric Railway

Posted on Monday 19 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

In this article we make another brief visit to the Volk’s Electric Railway as the sun again shines on the line in Brighton. The 1 mile (and a little bit!) line runs on a 2 foot 8½” gauge and is … Continue reading →

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Metro stained glass artwork to be restored

Posted on Monday 19 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

Stained glass artwork which has been on display at Monkeseaton Tyne and Wear Metro station for the past 40 years is to be restored to its former glory as part of a £400,000 scheme to refurbish the gable ends of … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Heaton Park Tramway – April 2023

Posted on Monday 19 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

Today’s “Out and About” goes all heritage tram as we’re off to the Heaton Park Tramway in Manchester!

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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: Hardy Lane

Posted on Sunday 18 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

We continue our “Manchester Metrolink Then & Now” series today as we take a third look at Hardy Lane on the route of the Manchester Airport line.

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New signalling technology to be installed at Gosforth Depot

Posted on Sunday 18 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Tyne and Wear Metro is set to benefit from new state of the art signalling technology at Gosforth Depot as part of the continued upgrade of the facility by Stadler and VolkerFitzpatrick. New digital signalling systems are to be … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Sunshine and trams end the May Half Term holidays at Beamish

Posted on Sunday 18 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

Beamish in the sun what’s not to like? Obviously Beamish is a good day out whatever the weather but a little bit of warm sunshine adds that something extra to the experience and also often brings out the open top … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 18th June 2023

Posted on Sunday 18 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

Down to the Seaton Tramway for this week’s set of photos:

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DLR extension to Thamesmead to progress to next stage

Posted on Saturday 17 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

Proposals to extend the Docklands Light Railway from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside are to be progressed to the next stage by Transport for London with the aim of boosting connectivity and providing new journey options for east … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Gothenburg 816

Posted on Saturday 17 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

It is that time of the week again when we go “Around the World in Trams” and we remain in Gothenburg.

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In Pictures: 27 enters service on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Saturday 17 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

One tram on the West Midlands Metro which we haven’t pictured since it re-entered service is 27 so let us remedy that now! We had previously seen that it had been used on driver training but not long after that … Continue reading →

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New baby centred art project to be showcased on the Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Saturday 17 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

“The Teddy Bear Cabinet: Please Mind the Gap” is a new series of artworks which is being showcased on the Tyne and Wear Metro. Aimed to provide thoughtful tips and information for new parents the artwork will be on Metro … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Council set to turn attention away from Newbridge extension

Posted on Friday 16 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

Plans for an extension of the Edinburgh Trams network to Newbridge are set to be abandoned following a report released to the Transport and Environment Committee recommended that there are better options in the west of the city. The route … Continue reading →

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