Monthly Archives: July 2024

What’s New on British Trams Online? 7th July 2024

Posted on Sunday 7 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Photos are coming from the Seaton Tramway this week:

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3069 is back in fleet livery

Posted on Saturday 6 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Having spent almost four months carrying advertising vinyls for IKEA, Manchester Metrolink M5000 3069 has now returned to fleet livery following the expiry of the contract.

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Around the World in Trams: Belgian Coast Tram 6121

Posted on Saturday 6 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

We move on from this week to Belgium as we feature the Belgian Coast Tram for the next few weeks.

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NET staff walk the length of the system to raise money for charity

Posted on Saturday 6 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit have raised more than £1,000 for Nottingham Central Women’s Aid. 35 staff from the tram company walked the entire length of its 12.4 mile network raising vital funds for the charity, who are NET’s chosen charity this … Continue reading →

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Take the DLR and complete a Treasure Hunt this summer

Posted on Saturday 6 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

A new free fun family activity has been launched on the Docklands Light Railway this summer with the DLR Treasure Hunt set to take place between 29th July and 8th September. The treasure hunt will start of Tower Gateway and … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Dundee 24 at the Dundee Museum of Transport

Posted on Friday 5 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

The Dundee Museum of Transport opened in April 2014 and is currently located in a former abbatoir in Market Mews not far from the centre of the city. Work to expand the museum has been ongoing since although it is … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams walk away with another award

Posted on Friday 5 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

The recent Scottish Transport Awards saw more success for Edinburgh Trams with the team responsible for launching services of the 3 mile extension to Newhaven being named Transport Team/Partnership of the Year. These prestigious awards recognise the best of transport … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2535

Posted on Friday 5 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Another edition of “Picture in Time” as we feature Croydon Tramlink again.

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Classic Motorcycle Day returns to Crich Tramway Village

Posted on Thursday 4 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Sunday 7th July will see the return of another popular event to the Crich Tramway Village as Classic Motorcycle Day back once more. This is the seventh event that the event has run in partnership with the Vincent HRD Owners … Continue reading →

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Metro wins at Rail Innovation Awards

Posted on Thursday 4 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

The West Midlands Metro have been recognised at the Rail Innovation Awards for a pioneering project that is helping to tackle trap and drag incidents.

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In Pictures: Supertram rail replacement on Holme Lane

Posted on Wednesday 3 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

The weekend of Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June saw more improvement works take place on the South Yorkshire Supertram network with new rails being laid along Holme Lane. The work meant that Blue route trams could not run to … Continue reading →

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London Trams strikes off after pay deal agreed

Posted on Wednesday 3 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Strikes which had been set to cause major disruption across the London Trams network during July have been cancelled after members of Unite the Union voted to accept a new pay deal which could see some enjoy a pay increase … Continue reading →

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Change in Bus+Metro ticket prices

Posted on Wednesday 3 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Anyone who travels on the West Midlands Metro using a combined bus+Metro ticket has seen an increase in the cost as from 30th June. The change does not come about because of any changes to Metro fares though with, as … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Edinburgh 257 gets a new advert

Posted on Tuesday 2 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Its been another case of, event over let’s change that advert in Edinburgh as 257 sees its vinyls for the Royal Highland Show swiftly removed. Its swapped major annual events in the city as it is now advertising the Edinburgh … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Transport look for feedback into new tram timetable

Posted on Tuesday 2 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Its only been running for just over two weeks but already Blackpool Transport are looking for feedback on the new timetable operating on the tramway. If you were being charitable you’d suggest that its good that they are willing to … Continue reading →

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Rail Safety Week sees new tram safety campaign launched

Posted on Tuesday 2 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Backed by the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB), a new national campaign has been launched to enhance pedestrian safety around trams and tramways in the UK. Both Edinburgh Trams and the Blackpool Tramway are the first to sign … Continue reading →

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Passenger journeys increase on Luas

Posted on Monday 1 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Newly released figures by the National Transport Authority have shown that 2023 saw record-breaking numbers travel on public transport in Ireland. Figures across all public transport increased by 5% but for Dublin’s Luas tram system it was even better news … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2024!

Posted on Monday 1 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Time for another look at which heritage trams have run across the British Isles so far in 2024. Again there has been a little bit of movement since our last update with more trams running for the first time this … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Tyne & Wear Metro – March 2024

Posted on Monday 1 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

We have a single image for this “Out and About” as we go to the Tyne and Wear Metro.

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