Monthly Archives: January 2024

More Metrolink changes

Posted on Wednesday 17 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

The problem with the cracked rail at Victoria has led to more changes for Manchester Metrolink services with now no trams able to run between Victoria and Exchange Square on 2CC to allow full repairs to take place.

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West Midlands Metro support Wolverhampton Literature Festival

Posted on Wednesday 17 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro will be one of the key sponsors of the Wolverhampton Literature Festival which is due to take place in the city this February. With Metro services to Wolverhampton Railway Station having started last September, the tram is … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Beamish trackwork means rare use of Town crossover (and a chilly tram ride!)

Posted on Tuesday 16 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

Whilst many heritage tramways complete track and other maintenance work out of season when they are closed to the public at Beamish it’s a bit different. Although the museum doesn’t open as often in the post Christmas period as it … Continue reading →

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Cracked rail leads to Metrolink changes

Posted on Tuesday 16 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

A cracked rail at Victoria had meant that from the start of service on Tuesday 16th January 2024 there has been an amendment to the services being operated on the Manchester Metrolink network. Whilst all services are still operating additional … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 52 definitely enters service on West Midlands Metro!

Posted on Monday 15 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

We now have official confirmation that the last of the Urbos100 trams delivered to West Midlands Metro has definitely entered service. 52’s official first day in service was on Friday 12th January 2024, although it was only used briefly on … Continue reading →

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Out and About: West Midlands Metro – November 2023

Posted on Monday 15 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

“Out and About” today is heading off to the West Midlands Metro for another photo.

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Trams &: Blackpool 680 & bus

Posted on Sunday 14 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another edition of “Trams &” and we’re off to the seaside!

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In Pictures: Trams at NELSAM

Posted on Sunday 14 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

Whilst the most high-profile tram collection in the northeast of England is at Beamish with their fleet of trams also operating around the museum tramway, there is, of course, also another set of trams in the region. These are at … Continue reading →

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Effects of pandemic still hit NET as latest accounts released

Posted on Sunday 14 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit is still suffering the impact of the Covid pandemic impact with passenger numbers only having recovered to 80% of previous levels. This can be seen in the accounts released which report a pre-tax loss of £57.1 million, … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 14th January 2024

Posted on Sunday 14 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

We head to Blackpool back in September 2023 for photos of the modern tramway in action:

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In Pictures: Work on tramstops on West Midlands Metro Dudley extension

Posted on Saturday 13 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

The official word from the Midland Metro Alliance remains that the next West Midlands Metro extension between Wednesbury and Dudley will see its first passengers in 2024 (this is phase one of the Brierley Hill line). With this in mind … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Nuremberg 1012

Posted on Saturday 13 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

“Around the World in Trams” continues with a picture of another tram running in Nuremburg.

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Record 4.3 million trips made on Metro with Pop Pay As You Go

Posted on Saturday 13 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

There were a record 4.3 million trips made on the Tyne and Wear Metro using Pop Pay As You Go in 2023 according to new figures released by Nexus. Not only are these passengers saving money when compared to buying … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Tramway services affected after car and tram collide

Posted on Saturday 13 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

We’re used to reporting on collisions between various road vehicles and trams across the British Isles but in most cases it comes when the two are sharing the same road space. You would have expected that the majority of the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Short-running at West End

Posted on Friday 12 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

Earlier this week we featured photos from Edinburgh as the split service to allow Hogmanay celebrations to take place along Princes Street was in operation. That article featured photos around Picardy Place as trams from Newhaven used the stop to … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 720

Posted on Friday 12 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

Another edition of “Picture in Time” comes from the Blackpool Tramway.

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Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours to run from Starr Gate throughout 2024

Posted on Thursday 11 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours 2023 season finally came to an end on Saturday 6th January 2024 with some extra Illumination Tours (thanks to the lights being extended by a further week) having taken place in the first week of the … Continue reading →

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LRSSB on track to provide more support for light rail sector in 2024

Posted on Thursday 11 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board are to build on their successes of the past 12 months and aim to continue to grow and evolve in 2024 according to a new year’s message from their Chief Executive, Carl Williams. … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 3075 gets a new advert

Posted on Wednesday 10 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

There has been another change of vinyl wrap for Manchester Metrolink 3075 with it now advertising Procore. This replaces its previous ad which was advertising Caudalie Skincare and now means the tram has had seven different adverts for five different … Continue reading →

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Seaton Tramway purchase of Seaton Jurassic confirmed

Posted on Wednesday 10 January 2024 by Gareth Prior

The former Seaton Jurassic building is set to reopen this spring as “Jurassic Discovery” after its purchase by Seaton Tramway was confirmed at the start of 2024. Building on the success of the Tramway’s dinosaur inspired events which have been … Continue reading →

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