Monthly Archives: December 2023

15 Years Apart: Stagecoach Supertram 116

Posted on Thursday 7 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “15 Years Apart” we head to South Yorkshire for a couple of images of 116 – one of the trams built by Siemens-Duewag for the opening of the system back in 1994.

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Final trams leave Wyre Dock

Posted on Wednesday 6 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

A line can finally be drawn under the dream of creating a tram museum and attraction in Fleetwood (although its been known for some time it wouldn’t be happening) with the final intact trams being removed from Wyre Dock – … Continue reading →

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Work to start on tram platforms in Wolverhampton

Posted on Wednesday 6 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

There is to be work undertaken on tram platforms in Wolverhampton as the West Midlands Metro starts the process of “futureproofing” the stops, which looks set to include future ticketing systems which may be introduced.

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The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! E is for East Anglia Transport Museum

Posted on Wednesday 6 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

And we now reach the letter E – and this is a letter which meant we had to make a choice as to which E to go for!

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San Francisco to get a third Blackpool Boat Car

Posted on Tuesday 5 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

If two Blackpool Boat Cars are better than one, then it is clear that three are even better! And that’s something which San Francisco’s Market Street Railway agree with as they have just announced that they have secured a third … Continue reading →

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Tyne and Wear Metro transport wedding party!

Posted on Tuesday 5 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Usually when someone gets married and wants to get from ceremony to reception they book a nice car to do the honours. Not so for newlyweds Sarah and Bradley Stamp as they instead took the Tyne and Wear Metro for … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Balloon 717

Posted on Tuesday 5 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

“15 Years Apart” is back for the fifth year as we take a look at two photos of a certain tram – one in 2008 and one in 2023. In this series there will be trams which look different and … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: A chilly Ride the Lights gets underway at Carlton Colville

Posted on Monday 4 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Once again weekends in December in the lead up to Christmas will see the East Anglia Transport Museum open their doors for “Ride the Lights”. This will see the museum offering tram, trolleybus and railway rides with special lighting displays … Continue reading →

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Engineers highlight importance of track welding standards

Posted on Monday 4 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

At the latest meeting of ethe UKTram Engineering Group the topic of track welding methods was discussed with improvements identified as an effective way to improve operational performance on the nation’s tramways.

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Out and About: Pleasure Beach advert in Blackpool – August 2023

Posted on Monday 4 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

The early part of August 2023 saw Blackpool Pleasure Beach take out their first full advertising contract on the modern tramway with Flexity2 012 receiving a vinyl wrap for the attraction. And its that tram which features in our latest … Continue reading →

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The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! D is for Douglas Bay Horse Tramway

Posted on Monday 4 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its edition four of our A-Z of Trams in the British Isles and the letter we take a look at is D.

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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: Cambrian Street

Posted on Sunday 3 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

It is time for another edition of “Manchester Metrolink Then & Now” and this time the during construction and once trams were running images come from Cambrian Street on the East Manchester Line.

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West Midlands Metro Managing Director appointed

Posted on Sunday 3 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Sophie Allison, who has been Interim Managing Director of Midland Metro Limited (MML) for two years, has been confirmed in the Managing Director role on a full-time basis.

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The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! C is for Crich

Posted on Sunday 3 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Our A-Z continues as we reach the letter C.

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In Pictures: Little Bispham loop and the King Charles Garden

Posted on Sunday 3 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

If you regularly visit Blackpool you may notice over the past year or so there has been activity within the Little Bispham loop. Local volunteers led by Cllr Paul Galley have been working on tidying up the grassed area and … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 3rd December 2023

Posted on Sunday 3 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

A return to Crich for a second selection of photos taken at Tram Weekend:

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Tram of the Year 2023 – nominations are open!

Posted on Sunday 3 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

It is that time of the year again as we launch the British Trams Online Tram of the Year contest for 2023! Once again we will be looking to find the “Tram (Heritage)”, “Tram (Modern)”, “Tramway/Museum” and “Event” of the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Hansons Bridge is coming down

Posted on Saturday 2 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Further progress on the West Midlands Metro extension to Dudley and then Brierley Hill has been seen at the start of December as work to install the last bridge of the first phase of the project entered a new stage … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Port de Soller 1

Posted on Saturday 2 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

The December stop in our worldwide tour of trams is Port de Soller on Majorca as we take a look at some of the trams in service on this heritage tramway which first started to run in 1913.

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NET support Nottingham Girls’ High School Junior School charity ramble

Posted on Saturday 2 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Students and staff from Nottingham Girls’ High School Junior School have raised more than £1,400 for the BBC’s Children in Need fundraiser about taking part in a six mile ramble. They were supported in the ramble by Nottingham Express Transit … Continue reading →

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