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Monthly Archives: December 2025
Out and About: South Yorkshire Supertram – October 2025
Its time for another “Out and About” and Sheffield is where we visit in this article.
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New Coventry Very Light Rail demonstrator line to be approved
Coventry City Council are to approve the construction of another Very Light Rail demonstration line, with a new 800-metre twin track line to be built as part of the Coventry’s ambition to create a new type of transport that has … Continue reading
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Man gets Metrocar tattoo
Simon Dowling, aged 38 from High Heaton in Newcastle, has paid his own tribute to the outgoing Metrocars on the Tyne and Wear Metro – by getting a tattoo of one! He has had the train tattooed on his calf … Continue reading
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UKTram attend UITP Regional & Suburban Railways Division meeting in Newcastle
Railways Division meeting in Newcastle between 6th and 8th October 2025, with insights from political and transport leaders across the world.
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In Pictures: Trams at the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum
Set in a 49 acre site north of Dunfermline, as the name suggests the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum is the home of over 100 buses. But that’s not all there is as there are also trains and of most interest … Continue reading
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Around the World in Trams: Bratislava 7110
“Around the World in Trams” continues with another trip to Bratislava.
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Metro worker retires after 40 years repairing ticket machines
A long-serving Tyne and Wear Metro worker is about to retire after 40 years repairing ticket machines across the network. Alex Carr, 60, who manages the Nexus Automatic Fare Collection team. will retire on 1st December after four decades of … Continue reading
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Light Rail experts honoured with award
Dr Rob Carroll and Richard Briggs from Mott MacDonald have been awarded the Permanent Way Institution’s (PWI) President’s Award for their paper “What is Light Rail?”.
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In Pictures: Luton Airport DART
Is it a tram? Probably not! But it is still a modern rapid transit system, and as local authorities look at ways of moving people around their towns it is possibly technology that we may see utilised elsewhere. The Luton … Continue reading
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UKTram expand technical knowledge through PWI engagement
UKTram have reinforced their commitment to cross-sector learning and technical knowledge, with Phill Terry, UKTram Lead Engineering, attending two specialist events hosted by the Permanent Way Institution (PWI).
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Picture in Time: Midland Metro 03
In this edition of “Picture in Time” we take our look at some of the original Midland Metro T69s in action on the line between Birmingham Snow Hill and Wolverhampton St George’s.
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Numbers 12 – Douglas Bay Horse Tramway 12
Its time for a horse tram in “Numbers”.
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In Pictures: Wrexham trams at Bersham Colliery
Its been a few years since we last featured two surviving Wrexham trams which have been stored at Bersham Colliery for around 20 years. In fact last time we featured them there was talk from Wrexham Museum about options for … Continue reading
Stadium of Light Metro station gets some TLC
Stadium of Light Metro station in Sunderland has become the latest to get a refresh with the faded red and white panels reinvigorated and back to looking their best. With Sunderland AFC calling the Stadium of Light their home this … Continue reading
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LRSSB board strengthen with new appointment
Ian Law, an expert in light rail finance, has become the latest appointee to the board of the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board. He brings with him a wealth of commercial experience and his appointment comes as the LRSSB … Continue reading
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Numbers 11 – Blackpool Marton VAMBAC 11
“Numbers” goes east.
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In Pictures: A few shots in Blackpool around North Pier
In this article we head to North Pier to see a few images of trams in service on a standard late July day, just a few days before the timetable tweaks were introduced. Steven Hughes is the photographer.
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RIA Light Rail Member Interest Group meet to discuss growing opportunities
Industry leaders and supply partners who are members of the Railway Industry Association (RIA) Light Rail Member Interest Group recently got together in Birmingham where they discussed the growing opportunities within the UK’s evolving light rail landscape.
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West Monkseaton artwork restored to its former glory
Another piece of art installed on the Tyne and Wear Metro several years ago has enjoyed a restoration with “Bridge” at West Monkseaton station now restored to its former glory once more.
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Numbers 10 – Gateshead 10
Time for another edition of “Numbers”.
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