Monthly Archives: July 2024

In Pictures: One new advert and several removed in Manchester

Posted on Thursday 25 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

One of the big advantages of the vinyl wrap adverts we are used to seeing on tramways across the country now is that it takes very little effort to remove them once contracts are over which means in many places … Continue reading →

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Data Analyst boost for LRSSB team

Posted on Thursday 25 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) have announced the appointment of an experienced data analyst to help further drive risk reduction in safety across the sector. Danish Malik joins the organisation with a wealth of experience across several … Continue reading →

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All-night trams back for Edinburgh Festival

Posted on Thursday 25 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams will once again run trams throughout the night on Fridays and Saturdays during August as the city becomes alive with festival season. This service has proved to be popular in the past and will see trams running every … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Fleetwood Tram Sunday

Posted on Wednesday 24 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Having missed last year because of a poor weather forecast, and almost being cancelled outright this year before it was rescued, Fleetwood Tram Sunday took place on Sunday 21st July. Whilst not being the event it once was, it does … Continue reading →

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Repair works to start on Rochdale line

Posted on Wednesday 24 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Transport for Greater Manchester have confirmed that works to repair the damage caused by the land movement near Derker, which has meant trams have been unable to run between Oldham Mumps and Rochdale Town Centre since 10th July, is now … Continue reading →

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Natural Seaton Festival returns this weekend

Posted on Wednesday 24 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

The Natural Seaton Festival is back this coming weekend with the aim being to place a spotlight on the precious natural environment. Taking place on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July the event includes entertainment, retail and music to keep … Continue reading →

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Metrolink strikes off after new pay deal agreed

Posted on Tuesday 23 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

The planned three day strike due to take place on Manchester Metrolink later this week has been called off after Unite and KeolisAmey Metrolink reached an agreement over a new pay deal. Workers were due to take industrial action between … Continue reading →

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Revised NET service for Nottinghamshire Pride

Posted on Tuesday 23 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit will operate a revised service on Saturday 27th July to allow people to get to the Nottinghamshire Pride event as well as ensuring the Pride March can take place safely.

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Competition winner and classmates see behind the scenes at Wednesbury Depot

Posted on Tuesday 23 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Earlier this year West Midlands Metro ran a competition for Primary school pupils to design a logo for the 25th anniversary of the tram system. As well as seeing their logo on trams and on merchandise, part of the prize … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: New adverts keep coming on Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Monday 22 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

There may only be 27 trams in the Edinburgh Trams fleet but despite that the number of changes in adverts keeps you on your toes to see exactly what a tram is going to look like today! Since our last … Continue reading →

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More improvement works to come for Supertram

Posted on Monday 22 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Anyone travelling on the South Yorkshire Supertram network over the summer school holidays is being advised to check before they do with three sets of improvement works due to take place between Saturday 20th July and Sunday 1st September. This … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Beamish – March 2024

Posted on Monday 22 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

We go “Out and About” here to Beamish.

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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: St Peter’s Square

Posted on Sunday 21 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

For this next edition of “Manchester Metrolink Then & Now” we head to a very familiar location which has had countless photos taken of over the years at the hub of the network.

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In Pictures: Another entry into the longest tram in the UK!

Posted on Sunday 21 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

A little while ago we featured a photo taken on the West Midlands Metro showing two trams coupled together as one was towed back to depot with a fault. At the time we mused that it didn’t happen that often … Continue reading →

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Seaton Tramway’s new neighbour to open 27th July

Posted on Sunday 21 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Jurassic Discovery is to fully open to the public from 1000 on Saturday 27th July. Located in the former Seaton Jurassic building which is located alongside the Seaton Tramway, this new attraction is being operated by the tramway although will … Continue reading →

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Events this week…

Posted on Sunday 21 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Tractors, ghosts, birds and dinosaurs! Four things you wouldn’t expect to be linked but this week there are events including all at various heritage tram sites!

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In Pictures: Trams running during special bus event at East Anglia Transport Museum

Posted on Saturday 20 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

During the weekend of Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July, the East Anglia Transport Museum ran their latest special event. This time the theme was British Bus Fleets, East Anglia which saw many buses from the local area operating special … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Belgian Coast Tram 6145

Posted on Saturday 20 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Today “Around the World in Trams” is again in Belgium.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 20th July 2024

Posted on Saturday 20 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Something a little bit different this week as photos come from the 150th Anniversary of trams in Ghent.

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New OLE engineer training taking shape at UKTram

Posted on Saturday 20 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

A project which will develop specialised training for overhead line engineers in light rail is taking shape with UKTram urging operators to play a role in developing future courses.

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