Monthly Archives: December 2024

15 Years Apart: South Yorkshire Supertram 118

Posted on Tuesday 31 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

The final article on British Trams Online for 2024 is another edition of “15 Years Apart”.

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams – November 2024

Posted on Tuesday 31 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

We take a look at another of the advert liveries to be carried on Edinburgh Trams during 2024 for this “Out and About”.

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Trams &: Sheffield 264, Sunderland 16 & bus

Posted on Monday 30 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Its another of our regular locations that we visit for this edition of “Trams &”.

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Replica Vanguard 619

Posted on Monday 30 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

“15 Years Apart” again features a tram which has not only changed its livery but also location in the intervening years.

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Out and About: South Yorkshire Supertram – October 2024

Posted on Monday 30 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

In this “Out and About” we go to the South Yorkshire Supertram system to see one of the advert liveries applied in the final quarter of 2024.

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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: St Werburgh’s Road

Posted on Sunday 29 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

For the last time this year we are looking at just what was there before the trams came along with this edition of “Manchester Metrolink Then & Now”.

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End of year figures show continued recovery for NET after last year’s financial restructuring

Posted on Sunday 29 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit continues to show signs of a financial recovery according to the latest end of year figures recently released. There are both increased customer journeys whilst reduced losses have also been recorded indicating ongoing improvements and stability across … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: Nottingham Express Transit 212

Posted on Sunday 29 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Its another modern tram which features in this edition of “15 Years Apart”.

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It’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when? BCIMO launch new Hydrogen Trams Working Group

Posted on Sunday 29 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

The BCIMO have set up a new working group which aims to look at the use of clean hydrogen as a source of power for very light rail. It comes as the imperative for cleaner and greener transport continues apace.

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams – October 2024

Posted on Sunday 29 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Another “Out and About” and it’s Edinburgh again.

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North Lanarkshire Council look for a Tram & Historic Vehicles Technician

Posted on Saturday 28 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

For many years the only operational tramway in Scotland could be found at the Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, but this short heritage line has been out of action since September 2022 after an electrical fault was suffered at … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Tallin 82 & 158

Posted on Saturday 28 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

We have time for one final photo from Tallin before “Around the World in Trams” moves on once again.

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Balloon 723

Posted on Saturday 28 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

And we continue with “15 Years Apart” once more.

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Tram operators urged to back campaign to support rough sleepers

Posted on Saturday 28 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Members of the UKTram Operators Group (LROG) have been updated on a new Department for Transport (DfT) backed campaign which aims to raise awareness of the issue of rough sleepers in city’s across the country.

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Out and About: West Midlands Metro – October 2024

Posted on Saturday 28 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

We go back to October 2024 for an image of a tram in service on the West Midlands Metro for this edition of “Out and About”.

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ORR “not involved” in Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours suspension

Posted on Friday 27 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

The saga of the suspension of all Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours operation has taken another turn, with “The Blackpool Lead” quoting a spokesperson from the ORR as saying they were not involved in the decision whilst also claiming that two … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Gateshead 5

Posted on Friday 27 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Back to Crich for another “Picture in Time”.

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15 Years Apart: London Transport 1622

Posted on Friday 27 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Another edition of “15 Years Apart” and this time we head to the Crich Tramway Village.

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Metro performance apparently increases in latest four week period

Posted on Friday 27 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

The latest Tyne and Wear Metro performance poster gives some reason for cheer – if its to be believed! – as it suggests that the number of trains running on time has increased, although its still only 3 in every … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Manchester Metrolink – around Wythenshawe September 2024

Posted on Friday 27 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

This time “Out and About” goes to Wythenshawe on Manchester Metrolink’s line to the Airport.

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