Monthly Archives: December 2024

15 Years Apart: Sheffield 513

After yesterday’ “15 Years Apart” included a tram which had moved from Blackpool to the East Anglia Transport Museum in that time, today we feature another tram which has done exactly he same!

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Bored? Try watching some tram videos on YouTube!

Can you not face watching The Sound of Music yet again? Is Bake Off not your thing? Do you need some escape from the family? Well, if you do why not head over to YouTube to watch some video footage … Continue reading

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams – September 2024

“Out and About” again in Edinburgh.

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Brush 634

A Christmas afternoon treat for you as we have another outing for “15 Years Apart” and it features a tram which has changed livery and location.

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Out and About: Blackpool Tramway – start of Illuminations August 2024

Merry Christmas! This edition of “Out and About” goes back to the end of August 2024 for the start of the Illumination season.

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In Pictures: More East Anglia Transport Museum Ride the Lights

Having featured photos from the second weekend of the East Anglia Transport Museum’s Ride the Lights events we now return for the third and final weekend for another set of images of the popular event. Once again the two trams … Continue reading

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Buy One Get One Free offer at Seaton in their post Christmas running period

If you fancy going to the Seaton Tramway in Devon after Christmas, you will be able to get even better value for money as they are offering a “Buy One Get One Free” offer.

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15 Years Apart: South Yorkshire Supertram 115

Today “15 Years Apart” is going to Sheffield for more comparisons.

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Edinburgh Trams team up with Scottish Government and Police Scotland to encourage people to take the tram this Christmas and Hogmanay

Edinburgh Trams have teamed up with the Scottish Government and Police Scotland this festive season to encourage people to plan their travel in advance, and to use public transport rather than taking the risk of driving after drinking or using … Continue reading

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Out and About: West Midlands Metro – After dark August 2024

In this edition of “Out and About” we go to the end of the line at Edgbaston Village on the West Midlands Metro network.

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Christmas and New Year services 2024/25

If you need to get out over the Christmas and New Year period and were wondering what services may be running on tramways then wonder no further! This is your regular one-stop guide to planned services over the festive period; … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Gateshead 10 and others in Beamish Tram Depot

The tramway at Beamish may be about to close for an extended period of time, but as we reported earlier this month that will have a positive with a number of maintenance jobs taking place. Not only will that be … Continue reading

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Nexus issue update on revised Metro services

Tyne and Wear Metro services have been split into two since 19th December 2024 with nothing able to run in the tunnels under the Gateshead road flyover which has been closed over safety fears. And now with this disruption expected … Continue reading

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Trams &: Stagecoach Supertram 399 202 & train

In this edition of “Trams &” we take a trip to Rotherham.

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Boat 602/227

We carry on with “15 Years Apart” today and its back to Blackpool for another couple of shots of the same tram in 2009 and 2024.

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams – June, July and August 2024

We go “Out and About” in Edinburgh again for this latest article.

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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: St Werburgh’s Road

We continue our “Manchester Metrolink Then & Now” series with another pair of images.

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Seaton Tramway joins Railway 200 celebrations with New Year Whistle event

The Seaton Tramway have announced that they will be participating in the nationwide New Year Whistle Up event on 1st January 2025. This is the starting event of the Railway 200 events which is a year long commemoration of the … Continue reading

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15 Years Apart: Nottingham Express Transit 211

We’re back in Nottingham for this next entry into the 2024 edition of “15 Years Apart”.

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Metro drivers speak of pride as they put new train into service

Two long-serving drivers on the Tyne and Wear Metro have spoken of their pride in playing a key role on a historic day for the network as the first of the new Stadler trains entered service. Jon Doughty and Chris … Continue reading

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