VIPs visiting Coventry Very Light Rail

Posted on Tuesday 1 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

The testing of the Coventry Very Light Rail demonstration line has now come to a close but before it ended various VIPs visited to see the new technology in action. This included the UK government’s Minister for Local Transport, Simon Lightwood MP.

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Nexus win prestigious health and safety award from RoSPA

Posted on Tuesday 1 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Nexus have won a Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) in recognition of their dedication to keeping its customers and workforce safe. This award is part of the world’s largest health and safety awards programme and recognises those organisations and individuals who have set the highest standards in accident prevention.

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Consultation opens on DLR Thamesmead extension

Posted on Monday 30 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

Transport for London have launched their latest consultation as they seek views on the proposed route, new station locations and how the DLR extension to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside could be delivered. It opened on 23rd June and will remain open until 17th August.

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In Pictures: 53 back in fleet livery

Posted on Monday 30 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

Although the fleet list was updated at the time, we didn’t seem to mention on the news pages that there was another advert removal on the West Midlands Metro during May 2025. The tram involved in this change was 53 which lost its KFC vinyls.

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Stop by Stop London Trams: New Addington line – Lloyd Park

Posted on Monday 30 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

We are nearly at the end of this latest “Stop by Stop” as our journey on the New Addington line of London Trams reaches Lloyd Park.

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Out and About 2025: West Midlands Metro bits and pieces – June 2025

Posted on Sunday 29 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

As we go “Out and About” again we feature some odds and ends from the West Midlands Metro in early June 2025.

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In Pictures: Newcastle 117 body dismantled

Posted on Sunday 29 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

Some disappointing news to report on from the Rocks by Rail Museum near Cottesmore in Rutland where it has been confirmed the remains of Newcastle tram 117 have been scrapped after an attempt was made to lift it off the wagon it was being stored on.

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New appointment to boost Blackpool Tramway team

Posted on Sunday 29 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Transport have announced the appointment of a new Tramway Operations and Safety Manager. Steve Staley joins Blackpool Transport and brings with him 30 years of experience in tramway operations in both the UK and Middle East.

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West Midlands Metro win awards at local event

Posted on Sunday 29 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro are celebrating after winning three awards at the Dudley College and Black Country Skills Shop Adult Awards. This ceremony celebrates the hard work, growth, and commitment of adult learners and local professionals and this year West Midlands Metro one an accolade whilst two of their employees were also recognised.

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3133 returns to service

Posted on Saturday 28 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

In the scheme of lengthy periods out of service on Manchester Metrolink a year isn’t a long time (when you compare it with the six years of 3027 when it returned to action earlier this year!) but mid-June has seen another tram return to use with 3133 re-commissioned for service.

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Around the World in Trams: Gent 6360

Posted on Saturday 28 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

And we move on again in the random location month of June and its Belgium this time as we feature a tram from Gent.

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New pay deal agreed for drivers on London Trams

Posted on Saturday 28 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

A new three year pay deal has been agreed for drivers working on London Trams. This comes following negotiations between union ASLEF and Tram Operations Limited (TOL) and will cover the backdated period from 4th November 2024 and then in 2025 and 2026.

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New Metro fares to be introduced from 1st July

Posted on Saturday 28 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

Fares on the Tyne and Wear Metro (as well as the Shields Ferry) will be increased from Tuesday 1st July. As part of the reminder of the new fares, Nexus are encouraging people to switch to Pop Pay As You Go (PAYG) which will continue to provide discounts on travel when compared to buying from ticket machines on the day.

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Cardiff tram plans progress – still aiming for 2028

Posted on Friday 27 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

Trams could be running in Cardiff for the first time in almost 80 years within the next three years as plans for the first phase of Cardiff Crossrail progress. Phase one may only be a short section of line linking Cardiff Central and Cardiff Bay but it is intended to be the start of a larger network which will revolutionise transport in the Welsh capital city.

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More operators confirm free travel for Armed Forces Day

Posted on Friday 27 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

Transport for Greater Manchester and Blackpool Transport have become two of the latest transport operators who have confirmed that military personnel, veterans and cadets will be able to travel free on their services throughout the Armed Forces Day weekend, Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June 2025.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool OMO 3

Posted on Friday 27 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

Having been in 1983 for the last two weeks, this week we jump forward 12 months which unsurprisingly takes is to 1984 for more images from Blackpool in the latest “Picture in Time”.

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In Pictures: Bluebird flies again!

Posted on Thursday 26 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

This is a news story you probably weren’t expecting just yet – London County Council 1 has returned to service at the Crich Tramway Village! The tram, which only returned to service in 2024 after a 10 year restoration, had been withdrawn from service during commissioning earlier this year and it had been feared it would need to lifted to investigate further but that has now proven to be the case which has enabled it to come back into use after all!

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Save money by booking online for the Seaton Tramway!

Posted on Thursday 26 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

Do you want to visit the Seaton Tramway and love a bargain? If so then the next month sees a special offer where you can save £1 per person when you book an Explorer Ticket online.

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Teenage girl taken to hospital after being hit by tram in Sheffield

Posted on Thursday 26 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

A 15 year old girl remains in hospital after being hit by a tram close to the Woodbourn Road tramstop on Sunday 22nd June 2025. She was hit along with a 17 year old boy at the junction with Staniforth Road with both taken to hospital. The boy suffered only minor injuries but the girl is reported to be in a stable condition with serious injuries and remains under treatment. South Yorkshire Police are investigating and have made an appeal for witnesses or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to get in contact.

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Another pair of trains arrive on the Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Wednesday 25 June 2025 by Gareth Prior

The early hours of Friday 20th June saw the Tyne and Wear Metro welcome another couple of new trains from Switzerland with 555 017 and 555 031 the latest to make he long trip by rail.

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