Daily Archives: Wednesday 4 June 2025

Major funding boost for trams across the English regions

Posted on Wednesday 4 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

Despite fears that the forthcoming government spending review would see funding removed from various transport projects across the English regions (outside of London) the reverse looks set to be the case with Chancellor Rachel Reeves announcing £15.6 billion worth of … Continue reading →

Posted in Leeds Tram, Manchester Metrolink, South Yorkshire Supertram, Tyne and Wear Metro, West Midlands Metro | 11 Comments

In Pictures: 30 back in service and 50 being tested on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Wednesday 4 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

Article updated 5/6/25 with 50 returning to service. Over the past few months there seems to have been a very concerted effort by the West Midlands Metro to get more and more trams operational again. Although a normal day only … Continue reading →

Posted in West Midlands Metro | 1 Comment

Coventry Very Light Rail in the news

Posted on Wednesday 4 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

The Very Light Rail pilot project which is currently under test in Coventry has had a fair bit of news coverage over the past few months, with the BBC picking up on the plans and exploring what it could mean … Continue reading →

Posted in Very Light Rail | 2 Comments