Monthly Archives: December 2023

The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! U is for Undersized

Posted on Wednesday 27 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Today we reach the letter U in our “A-Z”.

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Work continues at Whitley Bay Station

Posted on Wednesday 27 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Major restoration work at Whitley Bay Station on the Tyne and Wear Metro network is just entering a key phase as specialist grit blasting takes place on the metalwork of the historic canopy. This is part of a £5.3 million … Continue reading →

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Another increase in service on Metrolink from the New Year

Posted on Tuesday 26 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

There will be another new timetable introduced on Manchester Metrolink from Tuesday 2nd January 2024 which will see more trams running to Etihad Campus as well as further double units operating on the Bury and Altrincham lines.

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15 Years Apart: Nottingham Express Transit 201

Posted on Tuesday 26 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Back one more with “15 Years Apart” as this time it’s a second look at a tram from Nottingham Express Transit.

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Horse Tram passenger numbers down on pre-pandemic levels

Posted on Tuesday 26 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

In news that will probably surprise absolutely no-one it has been confirmed that passenger numbers on the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway in 2023 were significantly down on the figures seen in 2018. Of course, 2018 was the last year that … Continue reading →

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The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! T is for Tramlink

Posted on Tuesday 26 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

We’re back again with another “A-Z” of trams and it’s the letter T today.

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In Pictures: Public realm works continue at Edgbaston Village

Posted on Tuesday 26 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

When the West Midlands Metro line to Edgbaston Village opened it was surrounded by hoardings which were telling everyone all about the project to extend the network. This was only ever meant to be a temporary situation but it has … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Blackpool Tramway – December 2023

Posted on Monday 25 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

In this instalment of “Out and About” we head to the Fylde Coast for some images of the Blackpool Tramway during December 2023.

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Tramlink Nottingham complete financial restructuring

Posted on Monday 25 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Tramlink – operators of Nottingham Express Transit – have announced that they have completed a successful financial restructuring (a deal which has been two years in the making) which will secure the future of the network for the next ten … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: Glasgow 22

Posted on Monday 25 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Today’s edition of “15 Years Apart” heads to Crich for a couple of images of one of the stalwarts of the operational fleet.

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Sir Mo Farah’s footprints officially unveiled at South Shields Interchange

Posted on Monday 25 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Back in September when in the area to compete at his final Great North Run, Sir Mo Farah placed his feet into wet concrete to create imprints which were to go on display at South Shields Interchange for all to … Continue reading →

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The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! S is for Supertram

Posted on Monday 25 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Merry Christmas everyone! It may be Christmas Day but we continue our “Random A-Z” and the letter being featured today is S.

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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: Jocelyn Street

Posted on Sunday 24 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Another edition of “Manchester Metrolink Then & Now” as we continue to take a look at two photos of the Oldham and Rochdale line.

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Rebuilt Balloon 718

Posted on Sunday 24 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

We are back in Blackpool for today’s edition of “15 Years Apart” as we see photos from 2008 and 2023 of Rebuilt Balloon 718.

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NET donate to Pythian Club

Posted on Sunday 24 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

When it was announced there was to be a crackdown on enforcement of parking rules at Park and Ride sites across the Nottingham Express Transit network it was mentioned that a percentage of the fines paid would go to charity … Continue reading →

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The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! R is for Royal Yacht Britannia advert

Posted on Sunday 24 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Today our “A-Z” reaches the letter R and its another letter where we couldn’t think of anything too obvious to be included.

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Four more nominations for Seaton Tramway at Heritage Railway Association Awards

Posted on Sunday 24 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

There is more cause for celebration at the Seaton Tramway after they learnt they have been nominated for four more awards – this time it’s the Heritage Railway Association Awards where they are up for success.

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Glasgow 585 on the move – but not far!

Posted on Saturday 23 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

A recently released video on the National Railway Museum YouTube channel has shown that Glasgow 585 – the only tram which remains part of the Science Museum Group collection of objects – was moved this summer between storage locations at … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Port de Soller 12

Posted on Saturday 23 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

“Around the World in Trams” heads back to the warmth of Port de Soller.

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Greater Manchester’s Travelsafe partnership gets involved in new pre Christmas operation

Posted on Saturday 23 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Greater Manchester Police, Transport for Greater Manchester and other Travelsafe partners have recently conducted an operation in the pre-Christmas rush to help keep passengers safe on the public transport network. Operation AVRO took place on 14th December saw high visibility … Continue reading →

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