Monthly Archives: October 2023

In Pictures: Update from Blackpool North Railway Station extension

Posted on Tuesday 31 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

Although we aren’t expecting any real progress on trams returning to Blackpool North Railway Station on the Blackpool Tramway until at least next spring, there is still work ongoing around the new tram terminus. As well as the hotel, contractors … Continue reading →

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The MER in winter

Posted on Tuesday 31 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Manx Electric Railway closes once the main season is over at the end of October?! Wrong! Although the main operating season did come to an end on Sunday 29th October and there are no more timetabled services until the … Continue reading →

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Dudley Metro extension gets a government visit

Posted on Monday 30 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

With good continued progress in track laying having been seen on the West Midlands Metro extension to Dudley (phase one of the Brierley Hill line) Friday 27th October saw the Leader of the House of Commons, Penny Mordaunt MP, join … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Another advert livery in Edinburgh – July 2023

Posted on Monday 30 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

In this next edition of “Out and About” we are heading back to Edinburgh as we take a look at what was the third full vinyl wrap advert to be seen on the tram system.

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Trams &: Stagecoach Supertram 399 201 & train

Posted on Sunday 29 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

“Trams &” today includes a tram alongside a train on the Supertram Tram-Train route.

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Loki’s Big Adventure at Crich Tramway Village

Posted on Sunday 29 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

This is probably the sort of story which would have been the “And Finally” item on the News at Ten in the past, a lost dog was found at the Crich Tramway Village and was subsequently reunited with its grateful … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Temporary platform constructed at Haymarket Yards

Posted on Sunday 29 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

As we’ve recently reported on British Trams Online, there are overnight engineering works taking place on Edinburgh Trams which means that starting from Friday 27th October and until Sunday 12th November there will be no trams between Haymarket and Newhaven … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 29th October 2023

Posted on Sunday 29 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

One set of photos is included this week which comes from Manchester Metrolink in July 2023:

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In Pictures: Just another day at Crich

Posted on Saturday 28 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

In this pictorial article we take a visit to Crich to view some of the trams running in service on a Sunday during October as well as peeping into the Workshop where more progress has been made on the restoration … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Riga 31760+31751

Posted on Saturday 28 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

We bring you one more photo from Riga in Latvia as part of the “Around the World in Trams” series and this time it’s a tram we’ve featured before but under a different number.

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Metro team up with hotel chain for tram travel discounts

Posted on Saturday 28 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro have started a new partnership with Switch Hospitality Management which will allow guests (and staff) at any hotel within the Switch portfolio to receive discounts of up to 10% on tram travel.

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Stagecoach Supertram maintenance works: Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th November

Posted on Saturday 28 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

Trams will not be running to Malin Bridge on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November with essential maintenance works due to be taking place.

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In Pictures: More ODAS fitted trams in Blackpool

Posted on Friday 27 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

The project to fit the modern Flexity2 trams in Blackpool with ODAS equipment has been continuing in recent weeks with a further three trams now having received the cameras required for the system to work. 004, 009 and 015 have … Continue reading →

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Next set of NET engineering works to see upgraded bus service

Posted on Friday 27 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

With one set of engineering works now completed on Nottingham Express Transit preparations are underway for the next set which will affect services to Toton Lane for a week from Saturday 28th October. And following passenger feedback there has been … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool 49

Posted on Friday 27 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another change of location for “Picture in Time” as we leave Blackpool and head to Crich for a photo of… a Blackpool tram!

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Former Lowestoft tram depot up for sale

Posted on Thursday 26 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

Do you fancy owning a former tram depot? If you do – and have a spare £875,000! – now is your chance as the former Lowestoft Corporation Tramways depot in Rotterdam Road has gone up for sale.

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Reduced Metro service to South Hylton after power cable damage

Posted on Thursday 26 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

Tyne and Wear Metro services between Pelaw and South Hylton have been reduced after damage to a cable which powers the overhead wires on the Network Rail owned line which requires emergency repairs to allow full services to resume.

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Crush load tests take place on Tyne and Wear Metro new trains

Posted on Thursday 26 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

The extensive testing programme for the new trains being built by Stadler for the Tyne and Wear Metro is continuing with the latest series concentrating on how they perform when they are full. The crush laden testing saw the trains … Continue reading →

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Tramway Terrace may not be demolished after all!

Posted on Wednesday 25 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

It was only a few days ago that we reported that the historic Tramway Terrace located in front of the horse tram stables in Douglas was to demolished after a recommendation from a safety inspection. But now there seems to … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams Engineering Works: October & November 2023

Posted on Wednesday 25 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

Early morning and late evening services on Edinburgh Trams are set to be disrupted from late October to mid November to allow for essential engineering works to take place. Work will be undertaken on the points at West End and … Continue reading →

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