Monthly Archives: October 2025

Around the World in Trams: Halberstadt 36

Posted on Saturday 25 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

We conclude a visit to East Germany in 1979 in this edition of “Around the World in Trams”.

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October half-term engineering works in Croydon and Manchester

Posted on Saturday 25 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

As we reach the October half-term school holidays its time for some more engineering works to take place on tramways in England. We’ve already reported about how works are taking place at Infirmary Road in Sheffield, but there will also … Continue reading →

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Metrolink delays after overhead problems

Posted on Saturday 25 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Wednesday 22nd October 2025 saw major delays on Manchester Metrolink after the overhead wires were pulled down in the city centre. The incident meant that services on the Ashton line were suspended for much of the day with other amendments … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro advertises Wicked For Good movie

Posted on Friday 24 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Many different businesses and products have advertised on trams over the years, with the number of adverts probably now at an all-time high across many different systems in the UK. In that time one product which has surprisingly not seen … Continue reading →

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More Illumination Tours in Blackpool

Posted on Friday 24 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

If you think that just 13 nights of Illumination Tours in Blackpool this year wasn’t enough then you will be pleased to hear the news that Blackpool Transport have announced that they will be continuing until the end of November. … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Boat 607 & 602

Posted on Friday 24 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Before we leave Blackpool once again we have time for one final image from the Fylde Coast as we go a bit more update to the year 2000.

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In Pictures: Visiting Glasgow 585 at the Science Museum store, Wroughton

Posted on Thursday 23 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

In this article we go to the Science Museum’s store at Wroughton near Swindon in Wiltshire which has been home to Glasgow Standard Car 585 for a quarter of a century, although it was recently moved around the site.

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New report from Campaign for Better Transport showcases light rails support in better connected cities

Posted on Thursday 23 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

A new report released by the Campaign for Better Transport has highlighted the essential role of rail and light rail in supporting cleaner, better-connected cities, The Making the Connection: Rail and the sustainable growth opportunity report uses two examples of … Continue reading →

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New Audit and Safety Officer appointed by LRSSB

Posted on Thursday 23 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

The Light Rail Standards and Safety Board (LRSSB) have appointed an experienced safety auditor and accident investigator into a new role which will help to continue their excellent progress in improving safety across the UK light rail sector.

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In Pictures: RHTT out on the Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Wednesday 22 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

There are some things which are common sights on most tram and light rail systems in the UK, and then there are some things which are more particular to one system. One thing which falls into the second category is … Continue reading →

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Metrolink 3061 back in fleet livery

Posted on Wednesday 22 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink 3061 has now returned to fleet livery following the removal of advertising vinyls for Skechers. The vinyls were removed from the tram in mid-October 2025.

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UKTram Owners and Authorities group meet to set new objectives

Posted on Wednesday 22 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

The Owners and Authorities group at UKTram have met for the first time since the new leadership of Chair Chris Hopkinson and Vice-Chair Stuart Lowrie was announced earlier this year.

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In Pictures: More images as heritage trams are back in Blackpool

Posted on Tuesday 21 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

As we’ve previously covered Illumination Tours resumed operation in Blackpool on Wednesday 15th October 2025 with all heritage trams having been confined to depot since December 2024 following a decision to suspend operations for a review. We know its just … Continue reading →

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Update (of sorts) given on plans for Sheffield tram expansion

Posted on Tuesday 21 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Its another one of those “could there be tram extensions coming” articles and this time we’re off to South Yorkshire where an update (limited as it is) has been given by transport bosses on potential plans for adding to the … Continue reading →

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UKTram and Rail Forum team up for industry event in November

Posted on Tuesday 21 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

UKTram and Rail Forum, who recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their working relationship, have joined together to run a Focus on Light Rail industry event this November.

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3056 returns to service

Posted on Monday 20 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink 3056 has become the latest tram to return to service after a prolonged period out of use with its first passenger use for almost seven months coming on Thursday 16th October 2025.

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Dogs to be allowed permanently on Supertram

Posted on Monday 20 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Following a trial earlier this year and a survey which saw 75% of people in favour, the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) have confirmed that dogs will be permanently allowed on Supertram services.

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Side by Side: Blackpool Twin Car 272+T2 & Works Brush 259

Posted on Monday 20 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Today we go “Side by Side” and a trip to Rigby Road Depot in Blackpool is in order.

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Out and About 2025: West Midlands Metro – August 2025

Posted on Sunday 19 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

We start to go “Out and About” again and the first location is the West Midlands Metro.

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Positive public response to tram-train plans for Edinburgh

Posted on Sunday 19 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Could Edinburgh get a tram-train line as well as its already established conventional tramway? If campaigners have their way it could with the South Suburban railway being considered for reopening as a tram-train line. A recent public meeting held at … Continue reading →

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