West Yorkshire and Government united in their Mass Transit ambitions

Posted on Thursday 12 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Leeds – and the wider West Yorkshire region – have long had ambitions for a mass transit system, whether that be a full-blown tram system or a trolleybus network. It appeared last year that these ambitions would finally be realised but a setback came later when the relatively newly formed West Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority were told to delay (the dreaded re-phasing of the project) by the Government. However, a recent visit by Lord Hendy (Rail Minister) gave the chance for both sides to reaffirm their commitment, whilst more support has come – including from Leeds United FC.

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Blackpool Tramway Engineering Works: March 2026

Posted on Thursday 12 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

There will be essential trackworks taking place in Fleetwood for up to three weeks from Sunday 15th March 2026, which will see all tram services from Starr Gate terminating at Fisherman’s Walk for the duration.

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Luas 5037 returns to Dublin

Posted on Wednesday 11 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Alstom Citadis 502 no. 5037 has returned to Dublin following the completion of repairs in France. The tram was back in Ireland on Monday 9th March 2026 after being away for 15 months.

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Reduced frequency for Metrolink from end of March as major works programme to start

Posted on Wednesday 11 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink trams will only run every 15 minutes Monday-Saturday on each line from 30th March as a major programme will take place aimed at building the capacity and resilience of its tracks, trams and workforce.

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NET trams targeted by stone throwing youths

Posted on Wednesday 11 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

The latest example of anti-social behaviour impacting a UK tram network has been seen in Nottingham with Nottinghamshire Police announcing a crackdown after trams were targeted by stone-throwing youths.

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In Pictures: Driver training underway to Millennium Point

Posted on Tuesday 10 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Trams have returned to Wolverhampton St George’s once again with services resuming from Monday 9th March. This is just phase one of the enlarging of the network in 2026, with the second part set to be the start of services to Millennium Point on the Birmingham Eastside extension. That shouldn’t be too many weeks away either with driver training now underway, leading to a temporary timetable being introduced from Monday 16th March.

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First Seaton Tramway mileage of the year revealed

Posted on Tuesday 10 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Seaton Tramway has been running for a few weeks again for its latest season (mostly weekends but also throughout the local February school half-term holidays) and that means the first newsletter with details of tram mileage, as well as ongoing maintenance work.

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Passenger satisfaction on Luas continues to fall

Posted on Tuesday 10 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Passenger satisfaction in services on Dublin’s Luas network has fallen once again, as the downward trend first seen from a survey in 2022 continues. The latest National Transport Authority (NTA) customer satisfaction survey has been released and it shows that the figures on Luas are on the way down.

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Crich’s planned tram fleet for 2026 revealed

Posted on Monday 9 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

One minute it’s the never ending month of January and then boom, its almost time to start another operating season at the National Tramway Museum in Crich! With the museum set to open for the first time in 2026 on Saturday 14th March preparations are well underway to commission trams for service, and again a mixed fleet of trams is set to be made available for service.

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KeolisAmey set to take on Luas contract

Posted on Monday 9 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Although nothing official has yet to be announced, reports from Ireland have said that a KeolisAmey joint venture is set to be awarded the new contract to operate and maintain Dublin’s Luas network. This will bring an end to 22 years of Transdev being the operator.

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Marton Box 31

Posted on Monday 9 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Another edition of “15 Years Apart” as we feature a Blackpool tram. Its seen in the same location in both 2010 and 2025 but it does look different in the two images.

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Out and About: Dublin Luas – March 2026

Posted on Sunday 8 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

As we go “Out and About” again we head to Dublin for a couple of images taken on the Luas network.

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Rare recording of BBC radio adaptation of The Hobbit found during Metro upgrade works

Posted on Sunday 8 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

When maintenance crews are involved in engineering works across the UK they are probably well used to finding weird and wonderful things which have been buried for years as they’re lost by passengers. But even so the latest discovery on the Tyne and Wear Metro is probably more unusual as a set of cassettes featuring a BBC Radio adaptation of The Hobbit has been found during recent work on the network.

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UKTram LREG meet again in Cardiff

Posted on Sunday 8 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

The latest meeting of UKTram’s Light Rail Engineering Group (LREG) took place on 12th and 13th February 2026 in Cardiff. This session brought together sector engineers and supply chain representatives to share updates and explore learning across light rail systems.

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NET’s Managing Director shares advice to inspire future female transport talent

Posted on Sunday 8 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Whilst the UK transport industry is still dominated by men, there has been a 4% rise in female representation in the sector workforce since 2023. And on International Women’s Day, Sarah Turner, Managing Director of Nottingham Express Transit, has shared her advice to hopefully inspire more female talent into the sector.

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Another week – two more trains go for scrap and one into service on the Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Saturday 7 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

And repeat! The past seven days have seen more changes to the available Tyne and Wear Metro train fleet as we have once again seen two head off for scrap whilst one of the new Stadler trains has entered service.

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Around the World in Trams: Amsterdam 784

Posted on Saturday 7 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

“Around the World in Trams” now moves on for the next month and this time we return to Amsterdam.

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

Posted on Saturday 7 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Photos in this week’s update come from Manchester Metrolink in late February 2026:

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Three adverts removed in Manchester

Posted on Saturday 7 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Late February and early March has been a period for stripping vinyls in Manchester it would seem as no fewer than three trams are now back running without adverts. The trio of trams back in yellow and silver are 3076, 3081 and 3107.

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A new old name for Crich

Posted on Saturday 7 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Crich Tramway Village is no more but don’t get worried its not another heritage tramway closing as it has gone through a closed season rebrand and will now be marketed as the National Tramway Museum.

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