Monthly Archives: July 2025

Around the World in Trams: Prague 7290

Posted on Saturday 19 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Back to Czechia and the trams of Prague for “Around the World in Trams” today.

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Children can explore new Metro train once more this summer!

Posted on Saturday 19 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Children will once again be able to explore a scale model of one of the new Tyne and Wear Metro trains as it returns to the Tiny Toon pop-up play village at Old Eldon Square in the centre of Newcastle.

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Overhead issue causes disruption on Eccles line

Posted on Saturday 19 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink services between MediaCityUK and Eccles were suspended from the afternoon of Friday 18th July after an issue with the overhead line.

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In Pictures: Merseyside Tramway Preservation Society trams at Hooton Park

Posted on Friday 18 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Earlier this year we saw the high-profile transfer of trams from the Wirral to Crich, as Birkenhead 20, Liverpool 762 and Wallasey 78 were transferred from the Merseyside Tramway Preservation Society to the Tramway Museum Society to provide a secure, … Continue reading →

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First two nights of Oasis at Heaton Park sees tens of thousands get on board public transport

Posted on Friday 18 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Over 80,000 journeys were made on both trams and shuttle buses to get to the first two nights of Oasis’ homecoming gigs at Heaton Park on 11th and 12th July 2025 – around 30% of all journeys made to get … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Electric Locomotive

Posted on Friday 18 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

We change location for “Picture in Time” again for this week as we head to the Crich for some more images of trams at the home of the National Tramway Museum in 1982.

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Torvill & Dean rename their tram in Nottingham

Posted on Thursday 17 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Almost since the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) launched in 2004 there has been a tradition of the trams being named, with all 37 of the fleet now carrying a name. These are split between famous national personalities as well as … Continue reading →

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Metrolink trackworks move on towards Piccadilly

Posted on Thursday 17 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Major work, which has seen the Manchester Metrolink line between Piccadilly Gardens and Piccadilly closed since the start of June, is continuing with contractors set to move on to the next stage of work which will see traffic management measures … Continue reading →

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Eight youths arrested after being caught riding on Metrolink couplers

Posted on Thursday 17 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

This summer we’ve already seen warnings in Nottingham about youths risking their lives by hanging onto moving trams and now as part of a crackdown in Manchester, eight people have been arrested after being caught riding on coupling units on … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Llandudno & Colwyn Bay 7 enjoys a busy period of public appearances

Posted on Wednesday 16 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 – owned by the Llandudno and Colwyn Bay Tramway Society and used to go to local events and keeping the history of the tramway alive – has had a busy few months as … Continue reading →

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Seaton tram mileage for June shows a far more normal month!

Posted on Wednesday 16 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

As usual, the latest Seaton Tramway newsletter provides details of how far each tram in the fleet travelled during the previous month. And after May saw 6 unusually come in second place, June is far more normal with the top … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams remind cyclists how to be safe around the tram

Posted on Wednesday 16 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

As we rapidly approach summer, and more people decide it’s a good excuse as any to get their lycra out for a bike ride, Edinburgh Trams have reminded would-be cyclists just how they should ride when around the trams.

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In Pictures: East Anglia Transport Museum celebrates the seaside!

Posted on Tuesday 15 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July saw the East Anglia Transport Museum hold their latest event with the “Seaside Special” taking place. As the name probably suggests to you this event had a seaside theme and transport wise that obviously … Continue reading →

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Model Tramway Exhibition: Sunday 27th July in Templecombe

Posted on Tuesday 15 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

The Tramway and Light Rail Society will be running a Model Tramway Exhibition in Templecombe on Sunday 27th July 2025.

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UKTram Board visits VLR in Coventry

Posted on Tuesday 15 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

During the testing/evaluation of Coventry Very Light Rail on a short demonstration line, members of the UKTram Board joined the people eager to get a ride on the innovative transport concept. They paid a visit to Coventry in early June … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Views at Crich in July 2025

Posted on Monday 14 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

This article sees us taking a pictorial look at the Crich Tramway Village again. These photos were taken on Saturday 5th July 2025 and with a Tramcar Sponsorship Organisation (TSO) meeting taking place some of their projects past, present and … Continue reading →

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LRSSB celebrate a year of “Two Lines = Stop” safety campaign

Posted on Monday 14 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

The Light Rail Standards and Safety Board (LRSSB) have been reflecting on the success of their major safety campaign aimed at reducing the number of collisions between pedestrians and trams a year after its initial launch. The “Two Lines = … Continue reading →

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Side by Side: Docklands Light Railway 54+37 & 47+86

Posted on Monday 14 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Another edition of “Side by Side” and this time we’re off to London’s Docklands Light Railway.

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Trams &: Blackpool 011 & bus

Posted on Sunday 13 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

We have another “Trams &” for you today and its Blackpool the location.

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Douglas Bay Horse Tramway needs your votes!

Posted on Sunday 13 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

The Douglas Bay Horse Tramway is up for a national award and they are looking for your votes to help them secure the 2025 Bucket and Spade top seaside experiences. The awards are voted for by the public with a … Continue reading →

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