Monthly Archives: October 2025

Side by Side: Stagecoach Supertram 120 & 112

Posted on Monday 13 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

We return to our “Side by Side” photographic series this evening as we once again take a look at trams next to each other.

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Trams &: London Trams 2544 & buses

Posted on Sunday 12 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

In this latest edition of “Trams &” we go to the London Trams system and see a tram with not one but two buses.

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In Pictures: 58 returns to blue fleet livery on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Sunday 12 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

And then there was one! Advert liveries on the West Midlands Metro that is, following the removal of a year-long advert which had been carried by 58.

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Repairs continue to Luas bridge damaged in fire

Posted on Sunday 12 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

19th August 2025 saw a major fire in Dublin City Centre which caused significant damage to George’s Dock Bridge, used by Luas on the way to The Point. Since this date no trams have been able to run from Connolly … Continue reading →

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Contactless payments introduced at five Metro Park and Ride sites

Posted on Sunday 12 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Passengers using five Park and Ride sites on the Tyne and Wear Metro can now use contactless payments as part of further investment  in modernising the customer experience. The introduction comes after data showed that there has been a steady … Continue reading →

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2026 for trams to Dudley?

Posted on Saturday 11 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

The Wolverhampton Express and Star have recently run a story where they have received confirmation from Transport for West Midlands that a public service will not get underway on the Black Country line to Dudley until 2026. Already delayed due … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Rostock 53

Posted on Saturday 11 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

“Around the World in Trams” continues in Germany with more stunning historic images from 1975.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 11th October 2025

Posted on Saturday 11 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

This week we return with another main site update and have photos from both Manchester and the East Anglia Transport Museum included:

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Changing seasons at Seaton – but same trams dominate the mileage!

Posted on Saturday 11 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

We may be seeing a change in the season (and with it more unsettled weather conditions) but despite that the three newest trams (9, 10 and 11) were still the trams which travelled the most miles, although the enclosed saloons … Continue reading →

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Last chance for student discounted tram travel as NET reveal number of young people being fined for fare evasion

Posted on Saturday 11 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Students only have until 19th October to secure discounted tram travel for the new academic year on Nottingham Express Transit as the tram operator has revealed that over 4,5000 young people aged 16-21 were fined for travelling without a ticket … Continue reading →

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Three more old Metro trains head for scrapping

Posted on Friday 10 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Scrapping of the redundant 40+ year old original Metrocars is continuing at a pace with another threehaving been transported to J Denham Metals for their final journey since our last update. And as they have gone that way two Metro … Continue reading →

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Early market engagement launched for new Supertram trams

Posted on Friday 10 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) have started the process of procuring a new fleet of trams with the publication of an “Early Market Engagement”.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool OMO 8

Posted on Friday 10 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Back to Blackpool once more for another edition of “Picture in Time”.

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In Pictures: LRTA visit to Crich as part of AGM Weekend

Posted on Thursday 9 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

The Light Rail Transit Association held their Annual General Meeting in Sheffield on Saturday 4th October 2025 and made a weekend of it in the city and further afield. This included a trip to the Crich Tramway Village on Sunday … Continue reading →

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Tickets go on sale for Blackpool Illumination Tours

Posted on Thursday 9 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Tickets are now available for the return of heritage trams to Blackpool Promenade with 14 nights of Illumination Tours taking place during the Lightpool Festival. Both Balloon 717 and the Illuminated Frigate have been cleared for use during this period, … Continue reading →

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Boy taken to hospital after being hit by tram in Manchester

Posted on Thursday 9 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

An 11-year-old boy was taken to hospital with life-changing injuries after he was hit by a tram on the Metrolink Manchester Airport. The incident happened at approximately 1540 on Wednesday 7th October at Crossacres tramstop.

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In Pictures: One new advert as one advert removed in Manchester

Posted on Wednesday 8 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

It is a case of one in and out advert wise for Manchester Metrolink as 3092 is the latest tram to receive a new wrap whilst 3095 loses its long-standing advert for the Coronation Street Experience.

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Storm Amy causes problems for Blackpool

Posted on Wednesday 8 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Storm Amy – the first named storm of the 2025/6 season – caused havoc for the Blackpool Tramway with its strong winds leading to service disruption over a couple of days, including the complete suspension of the tramway for a … Continue reading →

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Another successful Light Rail Summit takes place in Birmingham

Posted on Wednesday 8 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Over 120 industry professionals attended this years UKTram & LRSSB Light Rail Summit in Birmingham where they heard sector insights and discussions were held looking to the future of tram and light rail in the UK.

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In Pictures: TfL celebrate 25 years on the DLR

Posted on Tuesday 7 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

We saw a few weeks ago that as part of Transport for London’s 25th anniversary celebrations a half warp had been added to London Trams CR4000 2537. London Trams aren’t the only transport network in the city which has joined … Continue reading →

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