Daily Archives: Thursday 23 May 2024

In Pictures: New trains on test on Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Thursday 23 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

As we reported earlier this month, Wednesday 15th May 2024 saw the start of daylight testing for the new Tyne and Wear Metro trains when 555 005 was let out in between the service on the coastal route between Newcastle … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool 717 undertakes the Full System Tour

Posted on Thursday 23 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

Sunday 5th May saw the first of two planned “Full System Tours” in Blackpool run. Balloon 717 was the tram chosen to undertake the special route across the tramway which saw it cover several parts of the tramway which it … Continue reading →

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Midland Metro 16 becomes a “hub for innovative transport technology”

Posted on Thursday 23 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

As reported earlier this year, former Midland Metro T69 16 is to receive a new lease of life as a testbed for various new technologies and now more details have been released of this after a special Demonstration Day event … Continue reading →

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