Monthly Archives: September 2023

Telford Steam Railway get chance to secure boiler for their steam tram

Posted on Sunday 24 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Back in April we reported that the Telford Steam Railway were launching a fundraising appeal to allow their narrow gauge steam tram engine to return to service. At the time they were looking to raise around £20,000 for the construction … Continue reading →

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GMB Union members to take Metrolink strike action

Posted on Sunday 24 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Cleaning staff on Manchester Metrolink are to take three days of strike action after voting in favour of industrial action. The ballot was taken after the terms and conditions of the staff are said to have been eroded since the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3079 says “yellow” to the Bee Network

Posted on Saturday 23 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Manchester’s new Bee Network will officially be launching from 24th September 2023 and in preparation for this Metrolink 3079 has received a new advertising livery as it asks you to say “yellow” to the new public transport network in the … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Riga 51765

Posted on Saturday 23 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

In this latest edition of “Around the World in Trams” we return to the Latvian capital city of Riga.

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Retired drivers swap the Metro for Beamish!

Posted on Saturday 23 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Three retired drivers who used to work on the Tyne and Wear Metro have found a new lease of life at Beamish where they are now playing the role of miners at the Colliery at the world famous museum.

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Sherlock Holmes statue back at Picardy Place

Posted on Saturday 23 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

In preparation for the official reopening of Picardy Place island later this month a much missed statue has been returned – and its elementary as the Sherlock Holmes statue is back in position. The statue was removed in 2018 during … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Supertram 120 gets rainbows

Posted on Friday 22 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Stagecoach Supertram 120 seems to have something against fleet livery as following the expiry of the contract for its all advert for The Full Monty television series it hasn’t returned to standard colours – meaning the last time it saw … Continue reading →

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MediaCityUK service to return on Metrolink from Monday 25th September!

Posted on Friday 22 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Since services on Manchester Metrolink started to return to normality after the severe curtailment during the pandemic there has been one notable omission – the MediaCityUK service. But that is to change from Monday 25th September when it will return … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 716

Posted on Friday 22 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

“Picture in Time” moves on this week and for the next few editions we will be in Blackpool as we continue to take a look at some of Donald Brooks’ excellent photos of the tramway as it was in the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Crich celebrates anniversaries and looks ahead at Tram Weekend

Posted on Thursday 21 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th September saw the Crich Tramway Village pull out all the stops again with their annual enthusiasts event, which for 2023 was extended to two days and became Tram Weekend instead of Tram Day. The event … Continue reading →

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Strikes still on the cards in Nottingham as latest offer rejected

Posted on Thursday 21 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

A revised offer made by Nottingham Trams Limited with the aim of preventing strike action from affecting services during the Goose Fair has been rejected with the GMB Union urging for a further improved offer to be made.

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New UKTram Engineering Group Chair gives communications commitment

Posted on Thursday 21 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

The new Chair of the UKTram Light Rail Engineering Group, Marilena Papadopoulou, has said that her priority for the group will be to establish continuous dialogue with engineering experts across the light rail sector. Marilena made the commitment ahead of … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams Inquiry report finally released

Posted on Wednesday 20 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

More than nine years after originally announced, and almost eight since the preliminary hearing, the full Edinburgh Trams Inquiry report has finally been published – and it’s a big one! Coming in at just short of 1000 pages (there is … Continue reading →

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In Preview: Final Enhanced Weekend of Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours operation

Posted on Wednesday 20 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th September will see the final Enhanced Weekend of operation for Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours for 2023 with a hop-on, hop-off timetable running on both days giving various journeys running between Pleasure Beach and Fleetwood Ferry … Continue reading →

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Metrolink disruption after RTC and Police incident

Posted on Wednesday 20 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Services on Manchester Metrolink were disrupted on two occasions in early-mid September after separate incidents led to changes to the service. The first saw a car collide with a tram whilst the second was down to a Police incident close … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Wolverhampton Railway Station extension opens

Posted on Tuesday 19 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its taken its time but the West Midlands Metro is now running public services to Wolverhampton Railway Station following the opening of the much delayed extension on Sunday 17th September – with things finally happening as planned on the day … Continue reading →

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Tim Crookall returns to be Minister for Infrastructure

Posted on Tuesday 19 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Tim Crookall MHK has been reappointed as Minister for Infrastructure in the Isle of Man Government. Mr Crookall previously held the role from October 2021 to June 2022, with this period including one of uncertainty for the Douglas Bay Horse … Continue reading →

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Sir Mo Farah honoured at South Shields Interchange

Posted on Tuesday 19 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Ahead of running in his final competitive Great North Run earlier this month, Sir Mo Farah was honoured with a special ceremony which saw his footprints immortalised in concrete to go on display at South Shiels Interchange.

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In Pictures: 014 joins the ODAS fitted trams in Blackpool

Posted on Monday 18 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Flexity2 014 has become the latest tram on the system to receive the ODAS cameras as part of the continued implementation of the new safety system.

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NET launch discounted academic tram year passes

Posted on Monday 18 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

With the new University year about to get underway, Nottingham Express Transit is looking to make student life affordable to students going to or returning to Nottingham with a discounted academic tram year pass available for purchase. For a limited … Continue reading →

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