Monthly Archives: September 2024

Edinburgh Trams record operating loss again in 2023

Posted on Monday 30 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

New figures published in the latest accounts for Edinburgh Trams have shown that the system recorded a £10.3 million operating loss in 2023. This is the sixth year in a row that a loss has been recorded, but most of … Continue reading →

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Councillor raises concerns over Blackpool tram overcrowding

Posted on Monday 30 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

A local Councillor who represents the Norbreck ward in Blackpool has claimed overcrowding on the tramway system could be putting passengers at risk of injury. Cllr Julie Sloman (Conservatives) has said that the issue has been mentioned to her by … Continue reading →

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Out and About: More Manchester Advert liveries – April 2024

Posted on Monday 30 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

We’ve previously featured a few of the early 2024 Metrolink advert liveries in “Out and About” and now we include a few more in this latest edition.

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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: Edge Lane

Posted on Sunday 29 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

Just before we take a brief break from “Manchester Metrolink Then & Now” we have time for one more set of photos.

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New wildlife mural unveiled at St Werburgh’s Road

Posted on Sunday 29 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

St Werburgh’s Road on the Manchester Metrolink lines out to East Didsbury and Manchester Airport has become the second stop to have its lift shaft brightened up with a mural with artwork depicting local wildlife having been unveiled. Commissioned by … Continue reading →

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Nearly 10,000 NET passengers fined for not paying their fares

Posted on Sunday 29 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit have confirmed that since their crackdown on fare evasion started in January almost 10,000 people have been fined. A total of 9.700 penalty fare notices have been handed out between January and August 2024 with 2,100 people … Continue reading →

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Events this week…

Posted on Sunday 29 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

Fish & chips, ghosts and stories for the events this week…

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In Pictures: A quick trip to the Seaton Tramway

Posted on Saturday 28 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

The Seaton Tramway in Devon continues to operate daily until Sunday 3rd November with the Yellow timetable having been reintroduced from Monday 23rd September. This means trams run between 1000 and 1600 at 20 minute intervals (ending one hour earlier … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Innsbruck 308

Posted on Saturday 28 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

A final photo from Innsbruck as “Around the World in Trams” continues.

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UK Tram Summit sets the scene for the future

Posted on Saturday 28 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

The recent UK Tram Summit which took place in Birmingham during September saw UKTram able to set the scene of their future plans. This included looking at effective cyber security, reducing the risks of terrorists and the use of virtual … Continue reading →

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Heritage Award for iconic Hanson’s Ale bridge on Metro extension

Posted on Saturday 28 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

The iconic Hanson’s Ale bridge in Tipton, which was one of the final major structures to be installed on the Wednesbury to Dudley section of the Brierley Hill extension on West Midlands Metro, has won a prestigious heritage award. Midland … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Stadler Tram-Trains at Taff’s Well

Posted on Friday 27 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

The Cardiff Metro project is the second location in the UK which will see the introduction of a fleet of Stadler Tram-Trains. The class 398 units are similar to the 399s which operate on Sheffield’s Supertram network and deliveries have … Continue reading →

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Supertram launch new charity initiative

Posted on Friday 27 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

South Yorkshire Supertram – now a publicly operated network following the ending of Stagecoach’s contract in March – has announced a new charity initiative which will help to match its employee’s charity fundraising and support the local community.

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Picture in Time: Seaton 12 & 8

Posted on Friday 27 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

Another photo taken in Seaton for this edition of “Picture in Time”.

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More progress for Birmingham Eastside extension

Posted on Thursday 26 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

The Midland Metro Alliance are once again celebrating a key milestone in the construction of the Birmingham Eastside extension with rail now in place from Lower Bull Street, through Dale End and into the dual carriageway on Moor Street Queensway. … Continue reading →

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DLR trains slowed down after review

Posted on Thursday 26 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

Trains on the Docklands Light Railway are now running at slower speeds following a safety review by Transport for London, reports the BBC. The decision was made during a review of the signalling system where it was found that the … Continue reading →

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Body worn cameras to be introduced on Supertram to help safety

Posted on Thursday 26 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

With the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority recently revealing that in the three months between April and June that there have been nine incidents of anti-social behaviour on board Supertram aimed at conductors, they have unveiled a number of measures … Continue reading →

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Two more new trains arrive on the Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Wednesday 25 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

Although none have yet to enter service, the number of new trains delivered to the Tyne and Wear Metro continues to gradually increase with another pair arriving in the early hours of Friday 13th September. 555 006 and 555 007 … Continue reading →

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Puppets to take centre stage in Metro campaign ahead of introduction of new ticket machines

Posted on Wednesday 25 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

With the West Midlands Metro set to see the new ticket machines, which have been installed at stops across the network over the past few months, switched on for the first time this autumn, a new publicity campaign has been … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 25th September 2024

Posted on Wednesday 25 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

This week’s midweek update takes us to Crich for extensive photographic coverage of the launch of London County Council 1 and Electric Tram Weekend:

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