Daily Archives: Saturday 14 June 2025

And another Metrocar heads away for scrap

Posted on Saturday 14 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

The scrappings of the Metrocars, which have been running on the Tyne and Wear Metro for over 40 years let’s not forget – appears to be showing no signs of slowing down as not content with sending six for scrap … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Lille 420

Posted on Saturday 14 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

As we stayed in East Berlin a bit longer than planned we have a few weeks left in June so rather than going to one new location, the rest of the month will see shots from across Europe, and we … Continue reading →

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VolkerRail help Heaton Park Tramway with track renewal

Posted on Saturday 14 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

In yet another example of how companies help out heritage tramway organsations across the UK, VolkerRail have recently stepped in to assist Manchester’s Heaton Park Tramway with some track renewal during their current closure whilst the substation equipment is renewed.

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More come out in support of major funding for light rail in England

Posted on Saturday 14 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

Following last week’s announcement of an unprecedented £15.6 billion being made available to transport in Mayoral Combined Authority regions across England, with much of this set to be committed to light rail projects, more industry bodies have come out with … Continue reading →

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