Daily Archives: Thursday 21 August 2025

In Pictures: HMS Blackpool and Balloon 717 moved into Rigby Road workshop

Posted on Thursday 21 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

With Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours currently looking at a phased reintroduction, with Illumination Tours due to start in October 2025 in time for Lightpool, a start has been made on the first part of the work needed. This has necessitated … Continue reading →

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Work continues on Gateshead 10 at Beamish

Posted on Thursday 21 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

The long-running overhaul of Gateshead 10 at Beamish is continuing with further progress being made as the tram edges ever closer to returning to service – for the first since 2016.

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Wednesbury tram depot expansion costs increase

Posted on Thursday 21 August 2025 by Gareth Prior

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) have agreed to provide additional funding for the expansion of the West Midlands Metro depot at Wednesbury. Costs have gone up by more than £7.65 million to £76 million.

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