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Monthly Archives: August 2024
In Pictures: Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours Enhanced Weekend August Bank Holiday
The August Bank Holiday weekend saw the latest Enhanced Weekend take place in Blackpool with another hop-on, hop-off heritage tram timetable in operation. This saw five trams run on each of the three days of the weekend, which included the … Continue reading
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Around the World in Trams: Valenciennes 02
On the last day of August it’s the last of our random locations for “Around the World in Trams”.
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In Pictures: Trams passing on Holme Lane
With the single line platform at Malin Bridge its not often that you get the chance to see trams passing on the short branch from Hillsborough to Malin Bridge. But with the increased frequencies currently running on what is normally … Continue reading
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Dates and first details for Manx Heritage Transport Festival 2025 announced!
Now here is a nice early date for your diary (does anyone have a 2025 diary handy yet?!)! Isle of Man Transport have announced the dates of the 2025 Manx Heritage Transport Festival and its going to be another packed … Continue reading
In Pictures: A look at the new adverts on Edinburgh Trams
A few days ago we reported that Edinburgh Trams pair 269 and 273 had received new/revised adverts and in this pictorial article we take a look at the new looks for the duo.
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Metrolink Special Purpose Vehicle to be sold in Sealed Bid Auction
KeolisAmey Metrolink have confirmed that the Special Purpose Vehicle, numbered 1027, which has been part of the Metrolink fleet since delivered new in 1991 is to be sold by way of a sealed bid auction. As first reported on these … Continue reading
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Picture in Time: Blackpool Works Car 5
We have one final black and white image from Blackpool for you in this edition of “Picture in Time”.
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Big Heritage progress with plans for Wirral Transport Museum – and Tramway
It has been nine months since it was confirmed that Big Heritage had taken on the lease of the Wirral Transport Museum (a 28 year lease was signed) and that they remained committed to also returning trams to the short … Continue reading
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In Pictures: An update from Supertram’s rail replacement work
We take another trip to Sheffield as we view the latest progress on the rail replacement works taking place on the Supertram system. The final 2024 phase of work is taking place along Middlewood Road with old rails being removed … Continue reading
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Safety critical reminder for anyone working near Edinburgh Trams network
Anyone planning to work close to tram tracks in Edinburgh is being reminded that they must obtain advance permission to carry out any activity. This ensures not only their own safety but also the wellbeing of passengers and Edinburgh Trams … Continue reading
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In Pictures: Balloon 718 on LRT specials – including a trip to Fleetwood
Over the summer the use of a B fleet Balloon on LRT specials (calling at the regular platforms and not the heritage stops) has not been that an uncommon sight. This has tended to be 718 but 700 did make … Continue reading
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NET to offer discounted travel with Academic Year Tram Pass
Its that time of the year where students start to get ready to return to school/college/university and to help the cost of travelling to their various educational establishments, Nottingham Express Transit are offering discounted academic year travel.
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Edinburgh Trams send team to compete at European Tram Driver Championships
Edinburgh Trams will be sending a team of top tram drivers to the 11th European Tram Driver Championship where they will compete with the best in Europe on 14th September in the event which is taking place in Frankfurt.
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In Pictures: A look at the Heaton Park Tramway in August 2024
Manchester’s Heaton Park Tramway has been continuing to run throughout the summer with most weekends seeing trams operating along the length of the line from Middleton Road Gates to Lakeside. There have been occasions when it hasn’t been possible to … Continue reading
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Classical music on a tram!
If when you’ve been on a tram and sat there thinking “you know what, it would be so much better if there was some classical music on board” then you are in for a treat on the West Midlands Metro … Continue reading
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NET appoint new network resilience and security manager
Nottingham Express Transit have announced the appointment of a new network resilience and security manager as part of a wider initiative to increase safety for tram users. Shaun Kenneth joins the team with more than 14 years of experience in … Continue reading
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In Pictures: Bristol Tramway Horse Tram at Bristol Aerospace Museum
An Aerospace Museum is probably the last place you would expect to find an old horse tram but that is exactly where the sole surviving Bristol Tramways horse can be found with in a partially restored condition.
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West Midlands Metro warn careless motorists of risk around the tramway
Dangerous drivers who risk the safety of themselves and others by blocking tram tracks or recklessly ignoring traffic signals and signs are being warned of the consequences by West Midlands Metro.
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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams in Leith – April 2024
Time to go “Out and About” again and we find ourselves in Edinburgh this time out.
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Trams &: Blackpool 634, trolleybus & bus
Another of our regular locations for “Trams &” is the East Anglia Transport Museum with the museum featuring trams, trolleybuses, buses and more all operating or on display on any given opening day.
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