Monthly Archives: October 2025

In Pictures: A new name for an existing Metrolink stop

Posted on Friday 31 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Say goodbye to Barton Dock Rock and hello to Trafford Palazzo as the penultimate tramstop on the Trafford Park line has been officially renamed as part of a new strategic partnership – which also includes two trams being given special … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Poppies reappear on trams again

Posted on Friday 31 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

The annual Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal was launched in late October but its not just people who will be wearing poppies in the lead up to Remembrance Sunday as once again trams are doing the very same thing! So … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Gateshead 10

Posted on Friday 31 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

We move locations again in “Picture in Time” and we’re heading to Beamish for a historic image.

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In Pictures: Uniqlo advert on Edinburgh Trams 254

Posted on Thursday 30 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Another advertiser has returned to Edinburgh Trams after a break with 254 now carrying a vinyl wrap for Uniqlo. These vinyls were added earlier in October 2025 and whilst similar to some previous ads for Uniqlo do differ, particularly on … Continue reading →

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Work continues on new Supertram tram-train station

Posted on Thursday 30 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

A major milestone has been reached in the construction of the new tram-train station at Magna with the installation of lift shafts and a new passenger overbridge. The station will be the first addition to the tram-train line between Sheffield … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Engineering Works: 1st and 2nd November 2025

Posted on Thursday 30 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

There will be more service changes on Manchester Metrolink over the weekend of Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November 2025 with essential improvement works taking place at Trafford Bar.

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In Pictures: Wicked spreads to Metrolink as Singin’ In The Rain also advertises

Posted on Wednesday 29 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

It’s the week of the musical on Manchester Metrolink as it becomes the second UK tramway to start advertising the Wicked: For Good movie (two trams for Metrolink as well as on the West Midlands Metro), whilst a musical from … Continue reading →

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Extra trams for Autumn Rugby at Murrayfield

Posted on Wednesday 29 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Its almost time for the autumn rugby union internationals taking place at Murrayfield Stadium, and as usual that means extra trams will be running on the tram network with it being the easiest way to get to the game!

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Replica Metro train to return to the stage in Newcastle

Posted on Wednesday 29 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

You may remember in October 2024 we reported on how a replica Tyne and Wear Metro train was taking to the stage in Newcastle. The replica of 4001 was part of the set for Gerry and Sewell which ran last … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 57 makes it two Wicked For Good trams

Posted on Tuesday 28 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

You wait 17 years for a tram to carry an advert for a movie and then two come within a day! As alluded to in the original article, there are now two trams carrying identical wraps promoting the Wicked: For … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Works underway at Infirmary Road, Sheffield

Posted on Tuesday 28 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

One of three tramways in the UK which is currently seeing engineering work take place is South Yorkshire Supertram. This phase of work is seeing rail being replaced at Infirmary Road leading to no trams running beyond Shalesmoor to either … Continue reading →

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UKTram renew partnership with Women in Transport

Posted on Tuesday 28 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

UKTram have announced that they have renewed their partnership with Women in Transport for a third consecutive year. This reaffirms their commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion across the light rail sector.

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams 275 gets a new advert

Posted on Monday 27 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Having had five different advertisers in eight years, Edinburgh Trams 275 is now on its fourth in just four months as it returns to service carrying a wrap for Edinburgh Napier University. This also marks the return to advertising for … Continue reading →

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Rare colour film of Metro found on ebay

Posted on Monday 27 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

A rail enthusiast from Newcastle has made an intriguing find on ebay with rare colour footage of the Tyne and Wear Metro discovered during the early years of the network. The six minute video shows the Metro as it was … Continue reading →

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Side by Side: London Tramlink 2534 & 2531

Posted on Monday 27 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

We go “Side by Side” again today and take a trip to South London for an image of two of the Bombardier C4000s on what was then the London Tramlink system.

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Out and About: Blackpool Tramway – double adverts

Posted on Sunday 26 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Another edition of “Out and About” and we’re going to the southern end of the Blackpool Tramway where it’s a double helping of adverts.

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In Pictures: 3101 and 3104 back to fleet livery

Posted on Sunday 26 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

There have been a couple more changes to liveries on Manchester Metrolink with both 3101 and 3104 losing their adverts recently.

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End of Season Gala to take place on Isle of Man 1st and 2nd November

Posted on Sunday 26 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

As time continues to move on quickly, we are again about to reach the end of another operating season for the various railways and tramways on the Isle of Man but they won’t be going out with a whimper as … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 26th October 2025

Posted on Sunday 26 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

We head to the Tyne and Wear Metro for this week’s photos:

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In Pictures: Blackpool 298 in the Crich workshops

Posted on Saturday 25 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Progress is continuing to be made in the workshops at Crich on the major restoration of Blackpool 298. Funded by the Tramcar Sponsorship Organisation the work will see the return of a Brush Railcoach to its original condition, and will … Continue reading →

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