In Pictures: Update on Crich’s new Access Tram conversion

Posted on Tuesday 3 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

After a couple of years without an Access Tram, 2026 is set to be an important for the Crich Tramway Village with plans for the entry into service of Access Tram 2, with Blackpool Centenary 645 currently being converted in the workshops at the home of the National Tramway Museum. Monday 2nd February saw a special supporters event held at the museum which allowed a check to be made on recent progress on the conversion. Steven Hughes was one of those who saw at first hand the ongoing work.

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West Midlands Metro service changes as Dudley line to be fully connected to the network

Posted on Tuesday 3 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

The February school half-term holidays will see a change to services on the West Midlands Metro network as work takes place to connect the Black Country Line to the Birmingham to Wolverhampton line – an important (and rather vital!) step towards the start of services to Dudley later this year.

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UKTram to attend UK Rail this May

Posted on Tuesday 3 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

UKTram will be attending the UK Rail event in Birmingham on 13th and 14th May 2026. UKTram are a strategic partner of the event and will be supporting the event’s focus on collaboration, shared learning and insight across the rail industry.

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In Pictures: Driver Training continues in Sheffield

Posted on Monday 2 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

In recent months, South Yorkshire Supertram has been suffering from some well publicised staff shortages which led to the introduction of a temporary timetable from the end of November 2025. In order to resolve these issues they are continuing to recruit more drivers and to this end driver training trams are out on the network most days.

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Blackpool Tramway takes the safety message into local schools

Posted on Monday 2 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Transport have been continuing their campaign to remind the public about the need to be alert around the tramway, with the first of several school visits taking place. The tramway was one of the first to embrace the LRSSB backed “TWO LINES = STOP” campaign and will now be reinforcing this in local schools.

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15 Years Apart: Manchester Metrolink 3003

Posted on Monday 2 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this article we again look at trams “15 Years Apart” and its another of the M5000s on Manchester Metrolink which is featured.

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams – January 2026

Posted on Sunday 1 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

We’re “Out and About” again and its Edinburgh Trams which is visited again.

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UKTram Owners and Authorities Group meet for first meeting of 2026

Posted on Sunday 1 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

UKTram’s Owners and Authorities Group (OAG) held their first meeting of 2026 on Wednesday 13th January. Representatives from across the sector met online with the aim of aligning priorities and progress workstreams, led by Chair Chris Hopkinson and Vice Chair Stuart Lowrie.

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Rare chance to secure a copy of Brian Turner’s latest book

Posted on Sunday 1 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Usually when Brian Turner publishes a new book it is a case of get in while you can as the popularity and limited print run means that they soon sell out. That was the case again in 2025, when Blackpool’s Last Street Tramways was released – but if you missed out there is a chance to secure it with a copy having recently been listed on ebay.

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More changes on the Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Saturday 31 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

It seems that there aren’t many weeks which go by at the moment without there being some change to the fleet on the Tyne and Wear Metro and once again that is the case. The past week has not only seen trains go for scrap but has also seen another of the new Stadler vehicles enter service.

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Around the World in Trams: Prague 7148+7149

Posted on Saturday 31 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

And as January comes to a close our random month of photos “Around the World in Trams” also comes to an end – and after the past couple of weeks have featured iconic classes of tram we may as well finish that off!

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 31st January 2026

Posted on Saturday 31 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

January comes to an end and we have photos from Blackpool and a look back over the years at the Heaton Park Tramway:

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Isle of Man Railways release 2026 timetable information

Posted on Saturday 31 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

Hang in there – we’re getting towards the start of heritage tram operation for 2026! And to help build the anticipation Isle of Man Railways have released 2026 timetables for all four lines they are responsible for (three of which are covered by this very website).

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Metrolink Eccles line suspended after overhead line problems

Posted on Saturday 31 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink services to MediaCityUK and Eccles were suspended for 10 hours on Friday 30th January 2026 following the discovery of a fault with the overhead line near to Salford Quays.

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3081 goes fragrant with its new advert

Posted on Friday 30 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink 3081 being back in fleet livery didn’t last long as just a week later its been wrapped in new advertising vinyls. This time round it’s a cleaner advert with it now promoting the new Armani Power of You fragrance.

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Seaton Tramway Polar Express Tram Ride ticket set to go on sale

Posted on Friday 30 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

It’s never too early to think about Christmas right? (Or let’s be honest January and February is probably pushing your luck!) But if you like to be organised you will be pleased to know that tickets for the popular Polar Express Tram Ride at the Seaton Tramway will be on sale from 1st February 2026.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Dreadnought 59

Posted on Friday 30 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

We’re back to Blackpool again for this latest edition of “Picture in Time” as we take a look back to a Fleetwood Tram Sunday event.

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro Black Country line update

Posted on Thursday 29 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

Earlier this month we brought you the news that the leader of Dudley Council had announced the first phase of the Black Country line as far as Flood Street, Dudley would be open on 28th August 2026. The extension has been much delayed and the official word from the Midland Metro Alliance still remains “as early as possible in 2026” (which lets be honest could still be 31st December!) with some work still required to complete construction, including joining the line up at Tipton Junction with the current Birmingham-Wolverhampton line. In this pictorial update, Andy Walters has provided permission for this set of photos to be published showing how things were on 24th January 2026.

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South Yorkshire Supertram Engineering Works: Saturday 31st January 2026

Posted on Thursday 29 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

There will be additional engineering works on the South Yorkshire Supertram network affecting services after 2200 on Saturday 31st January. With the works due to take place at Shalesmoor both the Blue and Yellow routes will be running revised services.

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Edinburgh Trams team volunteer to help with tree planting

Posted on Thursday 29 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

A team from Edinburgh Trams spent some time before Christmas volunteering with the Borders Forest Trust to help plant trees near Moffatt, as part of the Trust’s efforts to re-wild the Scottish Borders.

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