Edinburgh Trams issue reminder over no bikes during Festival

Posted on Friday 2 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams have reminded passengers on the network that throughout the Edinburgh Festival period bikes will not be able to be carried on board because of the increased number of passengers using the trams.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool OMO 11

Posted on Friday 2 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

For the next few weeks we will head back to Blackpool as “Picture in Time” continues.

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In Pictures: Supertram move the crowds to Tramlines

Posted on Thursday 1 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

The South Yorkshire Supertram came into its own again over the weekend of Friday 26th to Sunday 28th July with Tramlines taking place once at Hillsborough Park. This is a music festival and is a very popular event with those attending recommended to travel by tram, leading to both additional services as well as a revised timetable once it ends each evening.

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In Pictures: Tram stops short of North Station

Posted on Thursday 1 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

Aside from the controversial timetable and cancellations owing to staff shortages, the introduction of the Blackpool Tramway extension to North Station has been relatively quiet with no big incidents reported. Tuesday 30th July did see a minor incident thought which prevented a tram from reaching the island platform terminus.

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Metro ticket holders to get discounts on top attractions in Birmingham

Posted on Thursday 1 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro have announced another partnership which will enable tram ticket holders to enjoy discounts at top attractions in the city. They have teamed up with Merlin Entertainments Ltd to provide up to 25% off when visiting National SeaLife Centre and Legoland Discovery Centre.

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In Pictures: Busy day at Ingliston on Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Wednesday 31 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

As is so often the case when there are big events at Murrayfield Stadium, Saturday 20th July 2024 was a busy day for the Edinburgh Trams system. This time it was down to a big pre-season friendly football match between Glasgow Rangers and Manchester United and as always the best way for the thousands of fans heading that way to get there was on the trams. These photos come from Ingliston Park and Ride where many parked their cars before catching the tram. Roy Calderwood is the photographer.

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Quiz time! Can you name this tram?

Posted on Wednesday 31 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Here’s a summer brain teaser for you. Read on below for the chance to get the respect of other readers of these pages!

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New Metro train takes centre stage at children’s play village

Posted on Wednesday 31 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

We may still be waiting for the first of the new trains to enter on the Tyne and Wear Metro but children in the region will be able to get a taste of what to expect with a scale model of one taking centrepiece for a new pop-up play village at Old Eldon Square in the centre of Newcastle.

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In Pictures: Summer trackwork continues in Manchester City Centre

Posted on Tuesday 30 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Essential work is underway on Manchester Metrolink with rail replacement taking place in the city centre. The latest phase of work started on Wednesday 24th July and will see almost a month of service changes with the completion date set as Monday 19th August. The work is on Market Street and at Shudehill and means that no trams are able to travel via 1CC (the original city crossing) to allow the safe completion of the work.

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Service pattern confirmed for next phase of Supertram works

Posted on Tuesday 30 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

The second phase of improvement works on the South Yorkshire Supertram network will get underway on Saturday 3rd August with work taking place around Hollinsend and Herdings Park leading to more service changes.

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NET team up with Nottingham Trent University to support students

Posted on Tuesday 30 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit have announced an ongoing partnership with Nottingham Trent University (NTU) which will provide support for students at the university in their future careers. Over the last academic year NET have worked with three university departments to set a series of live briefs.

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams latest advert supports Team GB ahead of the Olympics

Posted on Monday 29 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

With the Paris Olympics now underway, one of Team GB’s supporters have taken out an advert on Edinburgh Trams to show their support for the athletes who are hoping to bring home meals during the two week sporting spectacle.

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In Pictures: Trackwork underway on Supertram

Posted on Monday 29 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

The first (of three) phase of summer rail replacement work (improvement works as the publicity tells us) on the South Yorkshire Supertram network got underway on Saturday 20th July. This part of the works is seeing track replaced on White Lane, Crystal Peaks and Waterthorpe and has also led to a revised service in operation.

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Out and About: Manchester Metrolink – February 2024

Posted on Monday 29 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

In today’s “Out and About” we head into Manchester City Centre to see a colourful advert.

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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: G-Mex ramp

Posted on Sunday 28 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Time for another “Manchester Metrolink Then & Now” and we remain in the city centre once more.

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In Pictures: Newcastle 102 returns to service!

Posted on Sunday 28 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Article updated 28/7/24 with photos and video link.

Newcastle 102 has carried its first normal passengers since 2000 with it entering service for the first time since overhaul at the Crich Tramway Village on Saturday 27th July 2024. It was a low key return to service – and sees it still running with limited capacity – with no formal ceremony or pre-publicity but it marks a significant return to action for the tram.

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Events this week…

Posted on Sunday 28 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Its one of the big events of the year coming this week as all heritage tram eyes are on the Isle of Man for the annual Transport Festival.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 28th July 2024

Posted on Sunday 28 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

We head to Fleetwood Tram Sunday (and the Blackpool Tramway) for this week’s set of photos:

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In Pictures: Trams swap between Worksop and Wednesbury

Posted on Saturday 27 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Friday 26th July was another swap day for West Midlands Metro with 27 coming back from Worksop whilst 37 left Wednesbury Depot for a second spell of off site storage.

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Around the World in Trams: Belgian Coast Tram 6139 & 6118

Posted on Saturday 27 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

For the final time “Around the World in Trams” features the Belgian Coast Tram.

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