Monthly Archives: October 2023

In Pictures: Metrolink 3075 gets some beauty treatment

Posted on Tuesday 24 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink’s M5000 3075 has received another new advert following the removal of vinyls advertising Chester Zoo. Its now carrying vinyls for Caudalie skincare and beauty products.

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Seaton Tramway recommended to take on Seaton Jurassic

Posted on Tuesday 24 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

In 2016 the tourist offering in Seaton increased with the opening of Seaton Jurassic. Located next to the Seaton Tramway terminus in the town – and taking up a large portion of the car park – it was operated by … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 58 enters service on the West Midlands Metro

Posted on Monday 23 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

Friday 13th October saw the latest West Midlands Metro tram enter service with 58 carrying its first fare paying passengers. It didn’t last long in service on that first day though but it has since seen further use becoming the … Continue reading →

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Autumn Fun at Crich for Half Term

Posted on Monday 23 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

With Derbyshire school half term holidays taking place between Monday 30th October and Friday 3rd November, the Crich Tramway Village will once again be running an Autumn Fun event with various activities aimed at youngsters throughout the week.

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Out and About: More from Hollinsend – July 2023

Posted on Monday 23 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

“Out and About” recently spent some time at Hollinsend but in just a 20 minute stay there were even more excellent images captured so we head back there again today for this latest edition.

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Trams &: Newcastle 114 & bus

Posted on Sunday 22 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another edition of “Trams &” and once more its Beamish that we find ourselves at to feature a tram along with one of their resident buses.

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Edinburgh Trams recognised for armed services support

Posted on Sunday 22 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams have recently received another award to grow to their ever increasing collection with the Ministry of Defence recognising them for their support of the armed forces. They were one of eighteen employers from across the Lowlands of Scotland … Continue reading →

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Final bridge structure for Dudley Metro line to be installed from end of year

Posted on Sunday 22 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

A new purpose built bridge is to be installed on Birmingham New Road starting from December as work on the Dudley extension of the West Midlands Metro continues. Preliminary activity took place back in the summer and now with the … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 22nd October 2023

Posted on Sunday 22 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

There are three small collections of photos included in this week’s update as we catch-up with some heritage trams from August and October:

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Douglas Bay Horse Tramway season comes to an early end

Posted on Saturday 21 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

Originally due to have been running until Sunday 29th October, the 2023 operating season for the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway came to an abrupt end when it was announced on Wednesday 18th October that only pre-booked trips would continue for … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Riga 51754

Posted on Saturday 21 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

In this latest edition of “Around the World in Trams” we remain in Latvia to take another look at a tram in operation on the Riga system.

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Supertram fare increase from 1st November

Posted on Saturday 21 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

The cost of travelling on the Supertram network – operated by Stagecoach until next March – will increase from 1st November, which includes the removal of the £2 single fare (which has been funded locally by the South Yorkshire Mayoral … Continue reading →

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NET Engineering Works this October

Posted on Saturday 21 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

In most years there is one major closure on Nottingham Express Transit during the summer months to allow for rail replacement works to take place but in 2023 there will be additional work taking place this October. Two areas will … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More full wraps on Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Friday 20 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

There are now four different full vinyl wrap adverts on trams in Edinburgh after two trams carrying designs for OVO Energy entered service earlier this month – and its expected that there will be more advertising the same company to … Continue reading →

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Heaton Park Photography evening cancelled – evening running confirmed

Posted on Friday 20 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

Unfortunately, the Heaton Park Tramway’s planned Photography Evening (due to take place on Saturday 21st October) has been cancelled because the number of bookings didn’t make it viable and would have resulted in losses for the tramway. But despite the … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool OMO 8

Posted on Friday 20 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

We have time for another photo from Blackpool in 1978 as “Picture in Time” continues today.

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Seaton Tramway wins Welcome Accolade from Visit England

Posted on Thursday 19 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Seaton Tramway has become the only attraction in Devon to be awarded the Visit England Welcome Accolade. Given to attractions that give visitors a genuinely excellent welcome its for those teams that will go the extra mile to ensure … Continue reading →

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Forthcoming Metrolink engineering works

Posted on Thursday 19 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

After a summer of major works on the Metrolink line to Eccles, improvement works on the network have reduced in recent weeks and over the next couple of months there will only be a couple of occasions when services will … Continue reading →

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First 2024 events added to Crich Tramway Village website

Posted on Wednesday 18 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

Yes, we’re afraid its another of those “looking forward to 2024” articles when we haven’t even finished 2023 yet! As another year of running starts to come to a close at the Crich Tramway Village they are already planning for … Continue reading →

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More than two million extra journeys made on Metro thanks to Pop Blue smartcards

Posted on Wednesday 18 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

Young people have made more than 2.3 million journeys on the Tyne and Wear Metro using the Pop Blue smartcard, which gives them travel for just £1. The excellent value for money smartcard has helped to stimulate more journeys on … Continue reading →

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