Monthly Archives: June 2023

Coronation 304 update

Posted on Saturday 10 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

At the start of May we reported on the overhaul of Blackpool Coronation 304 which at the time was edging closer to a return with the tantalising prospect that further testing would be taking place to allow it to take … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Supertram 116’s advert in service

Posted on Saturday 10 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

A few weeks ago we brought you the news that Stagecoach Supertram 116 had received a new advertising livery promoting the Park and Ride sites available across the network. At that time it hadn’t entered service and the photos we … Continue reading →

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WMCA to vote on new funding package for Metro extension to Brierley Hill

Posted on Friday 9 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

Members of the West Midlands Combined Authority are to be asked to agree a new funding package which will enable the second phase of the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill West Midlands Metro extension to start construction. The project was split … Continue reading →

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Extra funding confirmed for Greater Manchester transport

Posted on Friday 9 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Department for Transport have announced an extraordinary funding settlement for Transport in Greater Manchester with an additional £18 million being awarded to the region to go towards protecting vital services. The funding has been awarded after lobbying from leaders … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool OMO 4 & Balloon 711

Posted on Friday 9 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

“Picture in Time” returns to Blackpool for the next few weeks as we feature another excellent set of photos from Donald Brooks of how things used to be on the tramway – at a time when this was the only … Continue reading →

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Four minus two equals two as the Fleetwood collection is reduced

Posted on Thursday 8 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust are now just looking to dispose of two remaining trams from their collection at Wyre Dock after Centenary 641 and Railcoach 678 departed following component recovery. This process has provided valuable parts for other preserved … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Photos from early season at Crich

Posted on Thursday 8 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

This trip to the Crich Tramway Village was on Sunday 19th March 2023 not long after the season had got underway when there was a three tram service featuring Glasgow 22, Leeds 180 and Leeds 399. Photos from Stuart Cooke.

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Nottingham Express Transit Engineering Works: 17th & 18th June

Posted on Thursday 8 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

There will be no trams running to Phoenix Park over the weekend of 17th and 18th June with overhead line maintenance scheduled to take place.

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It’s open! Trams to Newhaven welcomes its first passengers!

Posted on Wednesday 7 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams are now running in passenger service all the way between Edinburgh Airport and Newhaven after the opening of the Trams to Newhaven extension as planned at midday on Wednesday 7th June. There were almost simultaneous departures from each … Continue reading →

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West Midlands Metro service changes: June 2023

Posted on Wednesday 7 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro services will be subject to changes during June 2023 with work being undertaken at Five Ways underpass and also at Dudley Street and Dartmouth Street.

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Update! Metrolink strike suspended (No Metrolink service confirmed for strike days)

Posted on Wednesday 7 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

The planned strikes due to affect Manchester Metrolink services on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th June have been suspended. Normal services will now run all weekend with some stops being temporarily closed – the link at the end of the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: The trams keep arriving on the West Midlands Metro!

Posted on Tuesday 6 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

You turn away your attention from the West Midlands Metro for 30 seconds and another tram arrives! 49 is the latest Urbos100 to have made the trip from Spain with it turning up at Wednesbury Depot on Tuesday 6th June … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams disruption on Newhaven extension opening eve

Posted on Tuesday 6 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

A bad rehearsal means a good performance? That’s what Edinburgh Trams will be hoping for tomorrow (Wednesday 7th June at midday) when the Trams to Newhaven extension opens to the public as the eve of this momentous occasion has seen … Continue reading →

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Revised Supertram services for the Arctic Monkeys

Posted on Tuesday 6 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

Stagecoach Supertram will be running a revised service on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th June with the Arctic Monkeys performing at Hillsborough Park. This will see Blue route services diverted to Middlewood following the event to provide extra capacity for … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Progress in Wolverhampton

Posted on Monday 5 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

As we get closer towards the start of tram services to Wolverhampton Railway Station on the West Midlands Metro there has been further progress in recent days. This has included the final road surface being completed around the tracks along … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2023!

Posted on Monday 5 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another update of which heritage trams have run in passenger service across the British Isles during 2023. Since our last update there have been more trams running for the first time as we enter a period of … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Service ends for a day on the West Midlands Metro

Posted on Monday 5 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

Today “Out and About” is going to the West Midlands Metro as we see the last tram of a day returning to depot.

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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: Hardy Lane

Posted on Sunday 4 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

Today we start a new series, “Manchester Metrolink Then & Now”. In this series we will be taking a look at sections of the Metrolink route before the tracks were laid and more recently after services had begun. With thanks … Continue reading →

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Crane dismantled at old Wilko’s site in Blackpool…

Posted on Sunday 4 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

At the start of this year we ran an article on the “race” to extensions opening in Blackpool, Edinburgh and on the West Midlands Metro. Over recent months we’ve had regular updates from Edinburgh (opening 7th June) and the West … Continue reading →

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Metro drivers give thumbs up to new trains

Posted on Sunday 4 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

Two of the Tyne and Wear Metro drivers involved in the testing of the new Stadler trains have given a resounding positive reflection on the quality of the trains. John Doughty and Chris Mongan were there on the first tests … Continue reading →

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