Monthly Archives: December 2024

West Midlands Metro announce Christmas giveaway!

Posted on Tuesday 17 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Regular travellers on the West Midlands Metro are being given the chance to win free travel and exclusive merchandise as part of a special Christmas giveaway.

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams – August 2024

Posted on Tuesday 17 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Shall we have another edition of “Out and About”? Edinburgh is the location for us this time.

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro 35 back in regular use

Posted on Monday 16 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

With a fleet of 42 trams – albeit with several either out of service long-term or away for off-site storage – there are some vehicles on the West Midlands Metro network which don’t get seen in service on a regular … Continue reading →

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Increased wait times for Metro services after Gateshead flyover closure

Posted on Monday 16 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Passengers travelling on Tyne and Wear Metro services are being warned of increased journey times and longer wait for the next train after a speed restriction was implemented following the closure of the Gateshead flyover on Friday 13th December.

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Trams &: Manx Electric Railway 7, 1 & car

Posted on Monday 16 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Across to the Isle of Man for this edition of “Trams &”.

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Out and About: Great Orme Tramway – July 2024

Posted on Monday 16 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

A tramway not often featured on these pages is the Great Orme Tramway which runs from the town of Llandudno up to the Great Orme in two sections. In this “Out and About” we try and remedy that a little … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: Stretford

Posted on Sunday 15 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Its “Manchester Metrolink Then & Now” time again.

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Trams being discussed for Bath and Bristol once again

Posted on Sunday 15 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

It’s a subject which often comes up – could Bath and Bristol be home to a tram system once again? And then often soon after nothing happens as other priorities come up and its decided the plans would be too … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: South Yorkshire Supertram 112

Posted on Sunday 15 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

We look at a tram “15 Years Apart” today and this time we’re off to Sheffield.

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Out and About: Manchester Metrolink – August 2024

Posted on Sunday 15 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

“Out and About” time again as we head into Manchester City Centre to see some of the trams in operation during some summer trackworks.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 15th December 2024

Posted on Sunday 15 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro is the location for this week’s set of photos – taken during 2023 and 2024.

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In Pictures: 255 shows the joy of shortbread at Christmas!

Posted on Saturday 14 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

The latest advert change in Edinburgh has seen 255 lose a full wrap as RBS supported Team GB ahead of the Paris Olympics in favour of a partial advert for Walker’s Shortbread – encouraging everyone to share the joy of … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Tallin 97

Posted on Saturday 14 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

We are off to Tallin in Estonia again for this next edition of “Around the World in Trams”.

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In Pictures: Manchester L53 celebrates Christmas!

Posted on Saturday 14 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Everyone is getting into the festive spirit as Christmas rapidly approaches – and trams are obviously no different! One tram which has truly gone full out for Christmas is Heaton Park’s Manchester Eades Reversible Horse Tramcar L53 at the Manchester … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Balloon 718

Posted on Saturday 14 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Another edition of “15 Years Apart” goes back to Blackpool to see a tram in different liveries in 2009 and 2024.

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New Edinburgh Trams timetable increases journey times

Posted on Saturday 14 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

The new Edinburgh Trams timetable which was introduced on Sunday 1st December – which included the addition of extra trams at peak periods – has led to increased journey times with one local campaigner claiming that is now no faster … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Oporto 196 in service on the truncated Beamish Tramway

Posted on Friday 13 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Tram services at Beamish continue to be running on a truncated tramway with the section from the Entrance to the Town via Pockerley remaining closed. No official word yet on when trams will once again be able to run around … Continue reading →

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Another busy weekend expected for Manchester and its trams

Posted on Friday 13 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink services are set to be strengthened as well as TfGM providing additional park and ride spaces and a special shuttle bus service as Manchester gears itself up for what is expected to be its busiest weekend of the … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Railcoach 678

Posted on Friday 13 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Just before we move away from Blackpool again, we return with another snowy image in this edition of “Picture in Time”.

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Out and About: Blackpool Tramway – August 2024

Posted on Friday 13 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Out and About” we go to Blackpool to take a look at a couple of Flexity2 trams in operation.

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