Daily Archives: Tuesday 4 July 2023

Additional DLR train order confirmed

Posted on Tuesday 4 July 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Docklands Light Railway will now be welcoming 54 new “state of the art” trains to the network in the coming years after an option for 11 additional units was confirmed by Transport for London. Funding for these extra trains … Continue reading →

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Details announced for Metrolink Eccles line closure this summer

Posted on Tuesday 4 July 2023 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink have confirmed that there will be a partial closure of the Eccles line between Saturday 15th July and Thursday 21st September to allow for the replacement of rail. No trams will be able to serve either Ladywell or … Continue reading →

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New signalling control suite switched on at Gosforth Depot

Posted on Tuesday 4 July 2023 by Gareth Prior

A new multi-million pound signalling control suite has opened at the Tyne and Wear Metro’s Gosforth Depot as the countdown to the entry into service of the new train fleet continues. This new facility will be used to manage Metro … Continue reading →

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