What’s New on British Trams Online? 1st September 2024

Posted on Sunday 1 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

This week we have the final part of a collection of photos from the Isle of Man with this set concentrating on the final four days of the Manx Heritage Transport Festival and the day after too!

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Isle of Man Diary: 25th July to 6th August 2024

Posted on Sunday 1 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

To accompany the trio of Photo Galleries recently added to the website this article is a diary showing what British Trams Online contributor David Mee saw during his stay on the Isle of Man between 25th July and 6th August, including output on the tramways.

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In Pictures: Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours Enhanced Weekend August Bank Holiday

Posted on Saturday 31 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

The August Bank Holiday weekend saw the latest Enhanced Weekend take place in Blackpool with another hop-on, hop-off  heritage tram timetable in operation. This saw five trams run on each of the three days of the weekend, which included the first use of the Illuminated Frigate for this season just a few days ahead of its intensive period of use during the annual Illuminations. Steven Hughes captured the following images.

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Around the World in Trams: Valenciennes 02

Posted on Saturday 31 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

On the last day of August it’s the last of our random locations for “Around the World in Trams”.

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In Pictures: Trams passing on Holme Lane

Posted on Saturday 31 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

With the single line platform at Malin Bridge its not often that you get the chance to see trams passing on the short branch from Hillsborough to Malin Bridge. But with the increased frequencies currently running on what is normally just the Blue route owing to the rail replacement works along Middlewood Road and diversion of Yellow route trams it has become a more regular occurrence.

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Dates and first details for Manx Heritage Transport Festival 2025 announced!

Posted on Saturday 31 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

Now here is a nice early date for your diary (does anyone have a 2025 diary handy yet?!)! Isle of Man Transport have announced the dates of the 2025 Manx Heritage Transport Festival and its going to be another packed six days of events across the island’s various tramways and railways.

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In Pictures: A look at the new adverts on Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Friday 30 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

A few days ago we reported that Edinburgh Trams pair 269 and 273 had received new/revised adverts and in this pictorial article we take a look at the new looks for the duo.

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Metrolink Special Purpose Vehicle to be sold in Sealed Bid Auction

Posted on Friday 30 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

KeolisAmey Metrolink have confirmed that the Special Purpose Vehicle, numbered 1027, which has been part of the Metrolink fleet since delivered new in 1991 is to be sold by way of a sealed bid auction. As first reported on these pages earlier in the summer following an article in the Branch Line Society magazine, the vehicle is surplus for requirements and KAM are now looking to dispose of it.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Works Car 5

Posted on Friday 30 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

We have one final black and white image from Blackpool for you in this edition of “Picture in Time”.

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Big Heritage progress with plans for Wirral Transport Museum – and Tramway

Posted on Thursday 29 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

It has been nine months since it was confirmed that Big Heritage had taken on the lease of the Wirral Transport Museum (a 28 year lease was signed) and that they remained committed to also returning trams to the short heritage tramway which runs from the museum at Taylor Street to the Woodside Ferry terminal. Since the statement confirming all that was released in November 2023 things had gone a little bit quiet but that has now changed with local press reporting on progress and further plans.

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In Pictures: An update from Supertram’s rail replacement work

Posted on Thursday 29 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

We take another trip to Sheffield as we view the latest progress on the rail replacement works taking place on the Supertram system. The final 2024 phase of work is taking place along Middlewood Road with old rails being removed and new rails put in their place to allow for the continued safe and reliable operation of the network. In this update we take a look at the work at either end of the August Bank Holiday weekend. Photos from Stuart Cooke.

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Safety critical reminder for anyone working near Edinburgh Trams network

Posted on Thursday 29 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

Anyone planning to work close to tram tracks in Edinburgh is being reminded that they must obtain advance permission to carry out any activity. This ensures not only their own safety but also the wellbeing of passengers and Edinburgh Trams employees.

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In Pictures: Balloon 718 on LRT specials – including a trip to Fleetwood

Posted on Wednesday 28 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

Over the summer the use of a B fleet Balloon on LRT specials (calling at the regular platforms and not the heritage stops) has not been that an uncommon sight. This has tended to be 718 but 700 did make at least one appearance on these runs, the majority of which have operated between Starr Gate and Tower. But on Friday 23rd August 718 was able to spread its wings a bit further as it operated a special all the way north to Fleetwood.

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NET to offer discounted travel with Academic Year Tram Pass

Posted on Wednesday 28 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

Its that time of the year where students start to get ready to return to school/college/university and to help the cost of travelling to their various educational establishments, Nottingham Express Transit are offering discounted academic year travel.

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Edinburgh Trams send team to compete at European Tram Driver Championships

Posted on Wednesday 28 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams will be sending a team of top tram drivers to the 11th European Tram Driver Championship where they will compete with the best in Europe on 14th September in the event which is taking place in Frankfurt.

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In Pictures: A look at the Heaton Park Tramway in August 2024

Posted on Tuesday 27 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

Manchester’s Heaton Park Tramway has been continuing to run throughout the summer with most weekends seeing trams operating along the length of the line from Middleton Road Gates to Lakeside. There have been occasions when it hasn’t been possible to run a service due to low volunteer numbers with the Manchester Tramway Museum Society always on the look out for more volunteers (see their Facebook page for more details if you think you can help – link at the end of the article) but the weekend of Saturday 17th and Sunday 17th August did see trams running on both days and this article features photos from those days. Steven Hughes is the photographer.

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Classical music on a tram!

Posted on Tuesday 27 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

If when you’ve been on a tram and sat there thinking “you know what, it would be so much better if there was some classical music on board” then you are in for a treat on the West Midlands Metro in the last week of August. Having already performed once (Tuesday 27th August), the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra’s (CBSO) Music Director, Kazuki Yamada, will be playing a captivating piano soundtrack on Thursday 29th August.

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NET appoint new network resilience and security manager

Posted on Tuesday 27 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit have announced the appointment of a new network resilience and security manager as part of a wider initiative to increase safety for tram users. Shaun Kenneth joins the team with more than 14 years of experience in the transport and light rail sectors and will utilise his experience to bolster the network’s stringent safety plans and to help increase the resilience of the trams across Nottingham.

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In Pictures: Bristol Tramway Horse Tram at Bristol Aerospace Museum

Posted on Monday 26 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

An Aerospace Museum is probably the last place you would expect to find an old horse tram but that is exactly where the sole surviving Bristol Tramways horse can be found with in a partially restored condition.

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West Midlands Metro warn careless motorists of risk around the tramway

Posted on Monday 26 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

Dangerous drivers who risk the safety of themselves and others by blocking tram tracks or recklessly ignoring traffic signals and signs are being warned of the consequences by West Midlands Metro.

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