In Pictures: Oporto 196 in service on the truncated Beamish Tramway

Posted on Friday 13 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Tram services at Beamish continue to be running on a truncated tramway with the section from the Entrance to the Town via Pockerley remaining closed. No official word yet on when trams will once again be able to run around the complete circuit but in the meantime, the service is running Entrance-Foulbridge-Town with trolley turning required at each end. Wednesday 11th December saw Oporto 196 in use along with Sunderland 16 as seen in these images from Trevor Hall.

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Another busy weekend expected for Manchester and its trams

Posted on Friday 13 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink services are set to be strengthened as well as TfGM providing additional park and ride spaces and a special shuttle bus service as Manchester gears itself up for what is expected to be its busiest weekend of the year. Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December will see Paul McCartney playing Co-Op Live, the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium and Disney on Ice at the AO Arena, not forgetting the continued Christmas Markets.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Railcoach 678

Posted on Friday 13 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Just before we move away from Blackpool again, we return with another snowy image in this edition of “Picture in Time”.

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Out and About: Blackpool Tramway – August 2024

Posted on Friday 13 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Out and About” we go to Blackpool to take a look at a couple of Flexity2 trams in operation.

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro 57 gets its first advert

Posted on Thursday 12 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Another new advertising livery to report on, this time its on the West Midlands Metro where 57 has received its first ever set of advert vinyls. The tram is now carrying a simple advert for PayPal, with it making its debut on Thursday 12th December 2024.

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Edinburgh Trams help raise funds for Save the Children

Posted on Thursday 12 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Staff at Edinburgh Trams – from Drivers to Ticketing Services Assistants and the team in the office – have helped to collect funds for the Save the Children charity by celebrating the charity’s annual Christmas Jumper Day. They have spent the whole week by wrapping up in the most spectacular knitwear!

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Bikes set to be permanently allowed on Metrolink trams off-peak

Posted on Thursday 12 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Passengers are set to be permitted to take their bikes on board trams in Manchester after a trial earlier this year was deemed a success. But although Transport for Greater Manchester are planning to change the conditions of carriage to allow this to happen, its not expected to be implemented for up to a year to give time for the trams to be adapted.

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Out and About: South Yorkshire Supertram – July 2024

Posted on Thursday 12 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

This is part two of our look at South Yorkshire Supertram in July 2024 as “Out and About” continues.

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In Pictures: 3081 gets new advert as two more return to fleet livery

Posted on Wednesday 11 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

There are more livery changes to report of in Manchester with one new advert and one advert being removed. 3081 is the latest tram to get new advertising vinyls whilst 3038 and 3047 have both gone back to yellow and silver.

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NET continues to provide high levels of satisfaction

Posted on Wednesday 11 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

The latest survey by Mindfield Research for Nottingham Express Transit shows that there remains high levels of public support and satisfaction, with over 90% of locals staying they would recommend the tram network to family and friends.

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Tram driver simulators evolve thanks to real-world events

Posted on Wednesday 11 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

The use of virtual reality to boost safety on UK tramways is set to take a major step forward thanks to the evolution of a pioneering accident and incident reporting system. The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) are now using data which has identified the most common hazards faced by tram drivers on networks across the country to shape enhancements to tram simulator software.

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Out and About: Nottingham Express Transit – August 2024

Posted on Wednesday 11 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Today “Out and About” is going to Nottingham for some images captured during August 2024.

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Blackpool Transport MD confirms hopes for heritage trams in 2025

Posted on Tuesday 10 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

After the news at the end of last week that Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours operations had been suspended immediately and for an undefined period was met with an outpouring of emotions from enthusiasts and the general public alike (including a petition launched on Change.org which has had over 2,700 signatures), Blackpool Transport have provided further clarity with a statement released by Managing Director, Jane Cole.

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Metrolink services to run as normal during strike action

Posted on Tuesday 10 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink – and Bee Network bus services – will continue to operate as normal during a planned strike by staff employed by Transport for Greater Manchester and represented by the Unison and Unite unions. The strikes are due to start on Thursday 12th December.

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Jobseekers secure roles at Nexus through workplace training scheme

Posted on Tuesday 10 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Three jobseekers have found a new career at Nexus thanks to a workplace training programme. The Sector Work Academy Programme (SWAP) has created new opportunities for the trio, providing them with customer service roles on the Tyne and Wear Metro.

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Out and About: South Yorkshire Supertram – July 2024

Posted on Tuesday 10 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

We go “Out and About” again and this is the first of a two part edition where we take a look at trams passing by in Sheffield City Centre.

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Metrolink fares to be frozen

Posted on Monday 9 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

TfGM have confirmed that fares on Manchester Metrolink will remain frozen in 2025 – for a fifth consecutive year. This news comes alongside a host of other fare announcements across the Bee Network as they seek to make public transport as affordable as possible.

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Metro tunnelling work remembered 50 years later

Posted on Monday 9 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

It seems it’s the season for reminiscing about the past on the Tyne and Wear Metro! A retired construction worker has recently been remembering his role at building the complex network of tunnels under Newcastle City Centre – marking 50 years since the project got underway.

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Trams &: London Trams 2553 & bus

Posted on Monday 9 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Another chance to take a look at “Trams &” in South London.

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Out and About: Beamish Tramway – May 2024

Posted on Monday 9 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

We go back to May 2024 for this latest edition of “Out and About” to take a look at one of the trams in service on the museum tramway at Beamish.

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