What’s New on British Trams Online? 8th November 2025

Posted on Saturday 8 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

A late season trip to the Isle of Man features in this week’s main site update:

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UK tramways pause to remember

Posted on Saturday 8 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

Tramways across the UK will join the nation in remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice by those who served in the armed forces in conflicts across the world. And as has become traditional many will also be offering service personnel free travel.

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Man taken to hospital after being hit by tram

Posted on Saturday 8 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

A man was taken to hospital in Edinburgh after he was hit by a tram in Leith. The 66 year old was struck by the Newhaven bound tram on Constitution Street close to The Shore tramstop at around 1330 on Friday 7th November 2025 with emergency services attending the scene to treat his injuries.

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Scrappings and new trains into service galore on Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Friday 7 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

It has been a very busy week for fleet changes on the Tyne and Wear Metro with four old trains being sent for scrapping whilst another two of the new Stadler built trains have entered service for the first time.

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More special announcements on Metrolink

Posted on Friday 7 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

England and Manchester United footballer Ella Toone will be lending her voice to Bee Network tram announcements over the next few days, ahead of Manchester United’s women’s team match against Paris St Germain on Wednesday 12th November 2025.

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Picture in Time: Gateshead 10

Posted on Friday 7 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

We return to Beamish in 1976 for another photo of Gateshead 10 in operation.

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In Pictures: 3096 is the second Trafford Palazzo tram

Posted on Thursday 6 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

When it was announced that Barton Dock Road tramstop was to be renamed Trafford Palazzo, the press release made mention that there would be two trams wrapped to promote the shopping and entertainment centre. We quickly saw 3089 out in service but the second tram proved elusive initially but has now been spotted and confirmed as being 3096.

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FOI request confirms more DLR scrappings

Posted on Thursday 6 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

We recently gave an update of DLR fleet changes which included details of some recent scrappings, but that wasn’t a complete list as a FOI request made to Transport for London has confirmed that since the start of August 2025 18 of the redundant units have gone off for scrap.

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Edinburgh Trams receive “Highly Commended” award for Permit+ system

Posted on Thursday 6 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams have been recognised at another award ceremony, although this time its not quite the expected type of ceremony for a transport network! This time its the web based system for managing Authority to Work permits, PERMIT+ which has been rewarded at the Cloud Computing Awards.

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro 26 hits the road once again!

Posted on Wednesday 5 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

Just when you thought things may be settling down a bit with West Midlands Metro trams not going here, there and everywhere by road, then another tram is spotted leaving Wednesbury Depot. And it’s a tram which is certainly no stranger to taking a trip on the back of a low loader!

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TSO to support return of Johannesburg 60 to service at Crich

Posted on Wednesday 5 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

As most people will be aware, many of the restoration projects at Crich rely on external funding with the Tramcar Sponsorship Organisation (TSO) being a major supporter which has meant that many trams have managed to return to the rails. They are currently funding the major restoration of Blackpool 298 and have now agreed that they will help bring Johannesburg 60 back to the rails.

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UKTram attend Mott MacDonald’s Urban Transit & Mobility Forum

Posted on Wednesday 5 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

UKTram were amongst the organisations who attended the Mott MacDonald Urban Transit and Mobility Forum 2025 in Dublin during September. This event saw experts from Mott MacDonald’s offices in UK, Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific come together to share insights on projects and innovations shaping the future of urban transport.

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3132 returns to service

Posted on Tuesday 4 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

Another medium-term absentee from the operating fleet on Manchester Metrolink is back in use following the return to action of 3132.

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Edinburgh Trams celebrates one million ToTo journeys

Posted on Tuesday 4 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

It may only have been launched in May 2025, but Edinburgh Trams have already reached one million Top-On, Tap-Off journeys. The milestone was reached over the weekend of 25th and 26th October 2025, just over five months after the first journeys were possible on 19th May 2025.

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UKTram and Permanent Way Institution announce new membership agreement

Posted on Tuesday 4 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

UKTram have announced the strengthening of their relationship with the Permanent Way Institution (PWI), one of the rail industry’s most respected professional bodies with a new agreement. This will see UKTram formally joining PWI as a Corporate Member, reinforcing its commitment to technical excellence, cross-sector learning and workforce development across rail infrastructure.

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Two more Tyne and Wear Metro scrappings

Posted on Monday 3 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

There have been two further scrapping of Tyne and Wear Metro units since our last update as 4011 and 4066 have headed off on one final journey.

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They’ve Run in 2025!

Posted on Monday 3 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

For various reasons we haven’t had many looks at which heritage trams have run in 2025, in fact the last round-up we had was in May! We rectify that here as with main operating seasons now having come to an end we have a round-up of just what has run on various tramways using heritage vehicles in the British Isles. As expected it’s a smaller list than in recent years. If you notice any errors or omissions please let us know.

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Side by Side: Oporto 196 & Leeds 6

Posted on Monday 3 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Side by Side” we are going to Beamish and have a look at two trams which have had a makeover since!

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams – October 2025

Posted on Sunday 2 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

“Out and About” today goes to Edinburgh.

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Luas Finglas extension given planning permission

Posted on Sunday 2 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

The next extension of Dublin’s Luas network has moved a step closer after the awarding of a Railway Order by An Coimisiun Pleanala. This is the equivalent of a Transport and Works Act Order and is in effect planning permission for the Luas Finglas line which will be an extension of the green line from Broombridge.

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