Daily Archives: Thursday 11 September 2025

Another old Metro train leaves – but this time its not for scrap!

Posted on Thursday 11 September 2025 by Gareth Prior

Normally when an original Metrocar is seen sandwiched between two of its operational sisters and being towed to Howdon its not a good sign as it means its about to embark on a one-way trip to the scrapman (or recycling … Continue reading →

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Utility trials underway on Coventry Very Light Rail

Posted on Thursday 11 September 2025 by Gareth Prior

The demonstration runs on the 220-metre long Very Light Rail track in Coventry may be over but that doesn’t mean that evaluation of the technology has ended. One of the reported advantages of the technology is that it will reduce … Continue reading →

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Revised Blackpool Tramway timetable for World Fireworks Championships

Posted on Thursday 11 September 2025 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Transport have confirmed that there are no plans for a split service to operate on the tramway during the first of three dates for the World Fireworks Championships on Saturday 13th September 2025. Although it is planned that trams … Continue reading →

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