Monthly Archives: October 2024

In Pictures: Work continues on Blackpool 298’s restoration at Crich

Posted on Thursday 31 October 2024 by Gareth Prior

Now that the major restoration of London County Council 1 is at an end with the tram having launched into service in September 2024, the big focus in the Workshop at the Crich Tramway Village is on Blackpool Brush Railcoach … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: The Terror Tram out for Halloween

Posted on Thursday 31 October 2024 by Gareth Prior

When the Fylde Transport Trust’s Blackpool Brush Railcoach 634 was repainted into a special “The Terror Tram” livery whilst it resided at Rigby Road Depot it was envisaged that it would have plenty have spooky outings and with 2024 being … Continue reading →

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Strike action threatened again in Nottingham

Posted on Thursday 31 October 2024 by Gareth Prior

The GMB Union are set to ballot their members employed on Nottingham Express Transit over the potential for going on strike after a driver was suspended. The union claim that as the driver is a senior union rep Nottingham Trams … Continue reading →

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Two more for the Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Wednesday 30 October 2024 by Gareth Prior

Stadler and the Tyne and Wear Metro seem to be a bit of a modern day Noah as deliveries of new trains from Switzerland continue to come two by two with the latest pair arriving in the early hours of … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Metrolink trackwork in Rochdale

Posted on Wednesday 30 October 2024 by Gareth Prior

The current major trackwork project on Manchester Metrolink is in Rochdale Town Centre which means that Rochdale Railway Station is once again the terminus for the line (as it was until the town centre extension opened in 2014). Steve Hyde … Continue reading →

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New inspectors learn more about the LRSSB

Posted on Wednesday 30 October 2024 by Gareth Prior

As part of their induction six newly appointed inspectors at the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) have heard about how the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) are delivering safety improvements for the UK light rail sector.

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In Pictures: 111 gets new advert in Sheffield

Posted on Tuesday 29 October 2024 by Gareth Prior

The Pretty Little Thing days are over on South Yorkshire Supertram after the one remaining tram – 111 – returned to service with a new advert. The tram now advertises Sumup in a black and white design.

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Western Train to North Station!

Posted on Tuesday 29 October 2024 by Gareth Prior

Things you probably don’t expect to see early morning in mid-October? How about the Blackpool Western Train running fully illuminated along Talbot Road to North Station?! But that is exactly what happened on Tuesday 22nd October with the tram going … Continue reading →

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Tram track tests prove viability of innovative alert system

Posted on Tuesday 29 October 2024 by Gareth Prior

A recent study involving the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) has shown that new technology that relies on track vibrations to alert pedestrians of an approaching tram has the potential to deliver another boost to light rail safety.

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In Pictures: Track goes down on West Midlands Metro extension to Dudley

Posted on Monday 28 October 2024 by Gareth Prior

In another pictorial update from the West Midlands Metro extension to Dudley we take a look at some of the more recent progress on the reserved section of the line at the start of route towards Wednesbury (before it gets … Continue reading →

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Supertram joins pioneering rail safety initiative

Posted on Monday 28 October 2024 by Gareth Prior

South Yorkshire Supertram has become the first light rail network in the UK to join a pioneering rail safety initiative aimed at young people. The partnership, with Rail Safe Friendly, an initiative by Learn Live, is committed to educating young … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams – 257 promotes Royal Highland Show

Posted on Monday 28 October 2024 by Gareth Prior

Another trip to Edinburgh for this edition of “Out and About” as we take a closer look at an advert for The Royal Highland Show.

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Trams &: London Trams 2532 & train

Posted on Sunday 27 October 2024 by Gareth Prior

For this edition of “Trams &” we feature two modern vehicles.

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In Pictures: Sunderland 16 returns to service at Beamish

Posted on Sunday 27 October 2024 by Gareth Prior

Its absence from service may only have been brief but Sunderland 16 is now back in use at Beamish following the completion of the first phase of its repaint. The tram is, as always, an integral part of the winter … Continue reading →

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Events this week

Posted on Sunday 27 October 2024 by Gareth Prior

Main operating seasons start to approach the end but there is still time for a few more special events involving heritage trams!

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 27th October 2024

Posted on Sunday 27 October 2024 by Gareth Prior

Photos this week come from the East Anglia Transport Museum:

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Winter Blackpool Tramway timetable to see most trams go via North Station

Posted on Saturday 26 October 2024 by Gareth Prior

Sunday 10th November will be the next change to the timetable on the Blackpool Tramway as the Winter timetable is introduced. This marks another improvement in the tram service with the vast majority of services now running via North Station … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Budapest 1365 & 1401

Posted on Saturday 26 October 2024 by Gareth Prior

We end the month of October’s “Around the World in Trams” with another view coming from Budapest in Hungary.

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Threat of strike action over in Edinburgh

Posted on Saturday 26 October 2024 by Gareth Prior

There should now be no strikes impacting Edinburgh Trams services in the near future after an agreement was reached between the company and union members represented by Unite. Although there had been no strikes called because of the issue the … Continue reading →

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Stourbridge Shuttle team welcome local MP

Posted on Saturday 26 October 2024 by Gareth Prior

The Stourbridge Shuttle, which connects Stourbridge Junction to Stourbridge Town and uses a Parry People Mover to do so, has recently welcomed local MP Cat Eccles and Cllr Jason Griffin to discuss the future of Shuttle operations as well as … Continue reading →

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