The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! S is for Supertram

Posted on Monday 25 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Merry Christmas everyone! It may be Christmas Day but we continue our “Random A-Z” and the letter being featured today is S.

Continue reading →

Posted in Random A-Z of Trams, South Yorkshire Supertram | Comments Off on The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! S is for Supertram

Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: Jocelyn Street

Posted on Sunday 24 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Another edition of “Manchester Metrolink Then & Now” as we continue to take a look at two photos of the Oldham and Rochdale line.

Continue reading →

Posted in Manchester Metrolink, Then & Now | Comments Off on Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: Jocelyn Street

15 Years Apart: Blackpool Rebuilt Balloon 718

Posted on Sunday 24 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

We are back in Blackpool for today’s edition of “15 Years Apart” as we see photos from 2008 and 2023 of Rebuilt Balloon 718.

Continue reading →

Posted in 15 Years Apart, Blackpool Tramway | Comments Off on 15 Years Apart: Blackpool Rebuilt Balloon 718

NET donate to Pythian Club

Posted on Sunday 24 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

When it was announced there was to be a crackdown on enforcement of parking rules at Park and Ride sites across the Nottingham Express Transit network it was mentioned that a percentage of the fines paid would go to charity and now, in the lead up to Christmas, it has been confirmed that the Pythian Club has been the recipient of a donation. NET and the Pythian Club have a long standing history of collaborating and this cash injection will boost a project refurbishing bicycles which can be used by young people to get to college or work.

Continue reading →

Posted in Nottingham Express Transit | Comments Off on NET donate to Pythian Club

The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! R is for Royal Yacht Britannia advert

Posted on Sunday 24 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Today our “A-Z” reaches the letter R and its another letter where we couldn’t think of anything too obvious to be included.

Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh Trams, Random A-Z of Trams | Comments Off on The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! R is for Royal Yacht Britannia advert

Four more nominations for Seaton Tramway at Heritage Railway Association Awards

Posted on Sunday 24 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

There is more cause for celebration at the Seaton Tramway after they learnt they have been nominated for four more awards – this time it’s the Heritage Railway Association Awards where they are up for success.

Continue reading →

Posted in Seaton Tramway, Volk's Electric Railway | Comments Off on Four more nominations for Seaton Tramway at Heritage Railway Association Awards

Glasgow 585 on the move – but not far!

Posted on Saturday 23 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

A recently released video on the National Railway Museum YouTube channel has shown that Glasgow 585 – the only tram which remains part of the Science Museum Group collection of objects – was moved this summer between storage locations at Wroughton. This is the Wiltshire storage facility of the Science Museum Group (which features many large and small objects including several buses) which is due to offer public tours, school and research visits from 2024.

Continue reading →

Posted in General | 1 Comment

Around the World in Trams: Port de Soller 12

Posted on Saturday 23 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

“Around the World in Trams” heads back to the warmth of Port de Soller.

Continue reading →

Posted in Around the World in Trams | Comments Off on Around the World in Trams: Port de Soller 12

Greater Manchester’s Travelsafe partnership gets involved in new pre Christmas operation

Posted on Saturday 23 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Greater Manchester Police, Transport for Greater Manchester and other Travelsafe partners have recently conducted an operation in the pre-Christmas rush to help keep passengers safe on the public transport network. Operation AVRO took place on 14th December saw high visibility deployments in Manchester City Centre and near Manchester Airport with 28 arrests made along with 29 stop searches undertaken.

Continue reading →

Posted in Manchester Metrolink | Comments Off on Greater Manchester’s Travelsafe partnership gets involved in new pre Christmas operation

The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! Q is for Queue

Posted on Saturday 23 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Today our A-Z look at trams in the British Isles featured the letter Q.

Continue reading →

Posted in Crich Tramway Village, Random A-Z of Trams | Comments Off on The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! Q is for Queue

Christmas and New Year services 2023/24

Posted on Saturday 23 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

This is your one stop guide to see what services are due to operate on tramway and light rail systems over the festive period this year. There may be no services running on Christmas Day but if you miss your trams that much you will be able to find somewhere to go at some point – including for the first time in many, many years a limited service on the Blackpool Tramway on both Boxing Day and New Years Day!

Continue reading →

Posted in Beamish Tramway, Blackpool Tramway, Docklands Light Railway, East Anglia Transport Museum, Edinburgh Trams, Heaton Park Tramway, London Trams, Manchester Metrolink, Nottingham Express Transit, Seaton Tramway, South Yorkshire Supertram, Tyne and Wear Metro, West Midlands Metro | Comments Off on Christmas and New Year services 2023/24

What’s New on British Trams Online? 23rd December 2023

Posted on Saturday 23 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its the final main site update of 2023 and photos come from Sheffield:

Continue reading →

Posted in Site News, South Yorkshire Supertram | Comments Off on What’s New on British Trams Online? 23rd December 2023

In Pictures: Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 joins in the Christmas Parade

Posted on Friday 22 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 made another appearance in 2023 as part of the Llandudno Christmas Parade which took place on Saturday 2nd December. The tram – on the back of the Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Tramway Society’s trusted Matador lorry – was at the back of the Parade and once again provided a highlight for those watching.

Continue reading →

Posted in Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway Society | Comments Off on In Pictures: Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 joins in the Christmas Parade

Full Edinburgh Trams service resumes to Newhaven

Posted on Friday 22 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

After four weeks with no trams able to run to the Newhaven terminus on the Edinburgh Trams network they have resumed. The necessary repair works and associated testing were completed on Friday 22nd December allowing the full service to run again all the way between the Airport and Newhaven.

Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh Trams | 2 Comments

Picture in Time: Manchester Metrolink 1010

Posted on Friday 22 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its “Picture in Time” time again as we stay on Manchester Metrolink in 1994.

Continue reading →

Posted in Manchester Metrolink, Picture in Time | 1 Comment

The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! P is for Parallel Run

Posted on Friday 22 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Another letter in our A-Z today as we reach the letter P.

Continue reading →

Posted in Manx Electric Railway, Random A-Z of Trams | Comments Off on The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! P is for Parallel Run

In Pictures: 634 on display as EATM Ride the Lights one more time

Posted on Thursday 21 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

The last trams have run for another year (but the season isn’t quite over as the museum opens on 1st January 2024) at the East Anglia Transport Museum with the third and final Ride the Lights weekend having come to an end. As well as the tram service operating alongside trolleybuses and the East Suffolk Light Railway, recent arrival Blackpool Brush 634 was displayed outside of the depot with visitors able to inspect the stunning restored interior of the tram. Bryan Grint was on hand to capture images of 634 and a few other sights at the museum on 17th December 2023.

Continue reading →

Posted in East Anglia Transport Museum | 1 Comment

West Midlands Metro fares to increase from 1st January 2024

Posted on Thursday 21 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

The price of travel on the West Midlands Metro is set to rise from 1st January 2024 as the company introduce their first fares increase since 2022. Fares will be increasing by an average of 5% which remains below the rate of inflation and will allow a continued investment in the service with the promise of a higher frequency timetable to come.

Continue reading →

Posted in West Midlands Metro | Comments Off on West Midlands Metro fares to increase from 1st January 2024

Overall responsibility of NET could move from Nottingham City Council

Posted on Thursday 21 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

As part of the devolution deal which would see a new East Midlands Mayor appointed (and the setting up of a Combined Authority similar to elsewhere in the country), overall responsibility of Nottingham Express Transit could move from Nottingham City Council it has been reported. However, any move would not be immediate and would likely not take place until at least 2034 when the current PFI contract expires.

Continue reading →

Posted in Nottingham Express Transit | 1 Comment

15 Years Apart: Nottingham Express Transit 205

Posted on Thursday 21 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

This is the latest edition of “15 Years Apart” and we feature a tram from Nottingham Express Transit this time.

Continue reading →

Posted in 15 Years Apart, Nottingham Express Transit | Comments Off on 15 Years Apart: Nottingham Express Transit 205