Daily Archives: Saturday 1 March 2025

555 005 makes its four Stadler trains in service on the Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Saturday 1 March 2025 by Gareth Prior

There are now four possible new trains which you could see out in service on the Tyne and Wear Metro after 555 005 became the latest to be used in revenue service. The Stadler built train carried its first passengers … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Nice 008

Posted on Saturday 1 March 2025 by Gareth Prior

The next location for “Around the World in Trams” (as it will be throughout March) will be the French city of Nice.

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Tramtown to reopen from Easter

Posted on Saturday 1 March 2025 by Gareth Prior

There will be another chance to see behind the scenes at the historic Rigby Road Depot in Blackpool from Easter with the launch of “whole new tour experience”. This year the established Tramtown tours will be different as there will … Continue reading →

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Light Rail Engineers highlight grey areas as Asset Management

Posted on Saturday 1 March 2025 by Gareth Prior

UK Tram’s Light Rail Engineering Group recently met in Birmingham for their first meeting of 2025 alongside a best practice day where they discussed the challenge posed by “grey assets”. These are assets may not be subject to clear ownership … Continue reading →

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