NEETT hand over their trams to NELSAM

Posted on Thursday 12 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

The days of the North Eastern Electrical Traction Trust (NEETT) being a player in tram preservation are over after it was confirmed that they have signed over the remaining trams in their ownership to the North East Land Sea and Air Museum (NELSAM). The change in ownership has already happened and whilst, for now, there won’t be any changes to their status, NELSAM have announced that they only intend to retain two of five trams with the remaining three to be disposed of.

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City of Edinburgh Council reveal route for a third tram line

Posted on Thursday 12 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

A new map released by the City of Edinburgh Council (as part of a “conceptual representation” of the future multimodal transport network in the city) has revealed plans for a third tram line which would use the South Suburban railway line as its basis and would also see the first use of tram-trains in the Scottish capital.

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Tyne and Wear Metro features in new BBC short drama series

Posted on Thursday 12 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Tyne and Wear Metro has played a supporting role in a new series of dramas made for the BBC. It was seen in Doppelganger, which was first shown on BBC Three on Sunday 1st February, with film shot on board a train and at St James station.

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In Pictures: Blackpool 015 gets its first full advert

Posted on Wednesday 11 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

After a few days where there were just three trams carrying full vinyl wraps in Blackpool we quickly go back up to four with 015 receiving its very first. The advertiser this time is Central Beach Leisure.

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New Metro fares approved

Posted on Wednesday 11 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

The plan to make travel on the Tyne and Wear Metro more affordable has been approved. The new fares are to be introduced from 1st April and are part of the Mayor of the North East, Kim McGuinness’ pledge to make travel more affordable and match the price of bus tickets in the region.

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UKTram confirm Board appointments after AGM

Posted on Wednesday 11 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

UKTram have confirmed the appointment of a new and returning Board members after its Annual General Meeting, held on 28th January 2026. This comes as the organisation continues to strengthen its leadership and long-term direction for the light rail sector.

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In Pictures: Triple adverts in Manchester

Posted on Tuesday 10 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

For the first time since October 2019 there are three identical adverts running around the Manchester Metrolink network following the application of vinyls for xtb, a major international financial broker. The three trams to receive this advert are 3092, 3100 and 3101.

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Jane Cole reflects on her career ahead of retirement

Posted on Tuesday 10 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

As has been known for a while, Jane Cole, is to retire as Managing Director of Blackpool Transport in May and ahead of her leaving the organisation she has been reflecting on her career in the industry. Whilst she has been at Blackpool Transport for over 10 years, she has a wide-ranging career in the transport industry which has spanned almost 50 years.

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UKTram attends Coventry Very Light Rail seminar

Posted on Tuesday 10 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Tim Bilby, UKTram Stakeholder and Innovation Manager, recently represented the organisation at an online seminar hosted by the Institution of Civil Engineers West Midlands (Coventry and Warwickshire branch) and the Railway Civil Engineers Association, which looked at the Coventry Very Light Rail project.

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Tram shortages impact Blackpool services

Posted on Monday 9 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

This is an article which could often be written about most tram systems across the UK, but this time we report on the Blackpool Tramway who have started February 2026 with a shortage of available trams meaning an already reduced service has seen further cancellations.

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Tree falls onto overhead in Nottingham

Posted on Monday 9 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Services on Nottingham Express Transit have been affected by a fallen tree on Monday 9th February 2026. The tree fell onto the overhead mid-morning leading to a change in services on the network.

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15 Years Apart: Liverpool 762

Posted on Monday 9 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

We go “15 Years Apart” again and this time it’s a tram which has changed location between the two photos (whilst also being someone else in between as well).

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Out and About: South Yorkshire Supertram – January 2026

Posted on Sunday 8 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

In another edition of “Out and About” we go to the South Yorkshire Supertram network.

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£50,000 to go towards Tramtown electrical repairs

Posted on Sunday 8 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool’s Tramtown visitor attraction has been closed for the past couple of weeks because of an electrical fault, but should be able to open again in the future after funding was given to repair this issue.

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Consultation asks how West Yorkshire can best maximise Mass Transit benefits

Posted on Sunday 8 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

A new region-wide consultation has been launched in West Yorkshire which is asking how the proposed (and delayed) Mass Transit system would best support economic growth and development. The consultation is asking people, businesses and developers their views with all five West Yorkshire local authorities launching at the same time to ensure there is a co-ordinated approach to land use, growth, regeneration and transport decisions.

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Tyne and Wear Metro sees the penultimate delivery of new trains

Posted on Saturday 7 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Friday 6th and Saturday 7th February 2026 saw the Tyne and Wear Metro welcome the penultimate delivery of new Stalder trains with 555 023, 555 026 and 555 045 delivered having made the journey across from Switzerland.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 7th February 2026

Posted on Saturday 7 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

A small double helping of photos from late 2025 including Edinburgh Trams and Tyne and Wear Metro as we catch-up from what happened during our little main site hiatus last year:

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Around the World in Trams: Istanbul 706

Posted on Saturday 7 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

The next stop on our world tour will be the Turkish city of Istanbul as we take look at a set of photos taken during a visit in September 2025 as a stop-off on a cruise in the region.

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MPB Structures start work on Black Country Line Phase 2

Posted on Saturday 7 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Another company has signed a contract to work alongside the Midlands Metro Alliance on the construction of phase two of the Black Country line extension. MPB Structures Limited have already commenced work on the extension, building on their previous work which included the delta junction linking the line with the original Birmingham to Wolverhampton line at Wednesbury.

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Shipley Glen Tramway launch fundraising appeal for repairs

Posted on Saturday 7 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Shipley Glen Tramway in West Yorkshire is facing a bill of £89,000 for major repairs to the historic line, and to help them to complete these repairs they have launched a fundraising appeal.

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