In Pictures: MediaCityUK service extended to Ashton as part of trial

Posted on Friday 14 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Always looking to improve the service, Manchester Metrolink have recently extended the MediaCityUK to Etihad Campus service through to Ashton-under-Lyne to as part of a trial to give a six minute headway between Harbour City and Ashton. Two such trial days are due to take place – the first was on Thursday 13th September with a second set to happen on Tuesday 18th September.

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In Pictures: Last stage of Supertram rail replacement works underway

Posted on Friday 14 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

The final stage of 2018’s rail replacement works on Stagecoach Supertram are now underway with the work now moving on to Eckington Way which is affecting trams on the Blue route – including the very rare use of the crossover at Donetsk Way.

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In Pictures: New advert for Edinburgh Trams 271

Posted on Thursday 13 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

One of the shortest adverts yet to be seen on Edinburgh Trams has come to an end with 271 losing its ad for Tiso. But the tram hasn’t had to wait for long in standard fleet livery as it has become the fourth tram to be advertise the Parabola development at Edinburgh Park and Edinburgh City Vision 2050 – complete with website details of the campaign asking locals what they want to see in Edinburgh in the year 2050. The tram’s new look was first seen on 10th September 2018.

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San Francisco Boats in action

Posted on Thursday 13 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Question, where is the only place so far in 2018 to have seen two Blackpool Boat Cars run on the same day? Answer, San Francisco! The two Boat Cars resident in San Francisco – 228 and 233 – were both used over the Muni Heritage Weekend on 8th and 9th September; the first time both have been used for quite some time and a pleasing development for the future of these trams.

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Picture in Time: Midland Metro 12

Posted on Thursday 13 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

The West Midlands is the location for the latest edition of Picture in Time as we head back to 2004 for an image taken on Midland Metro.

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Man dies after being struck by tram at Saughton

Posted on Wednesday 12 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

A man has died after he was hit by a tram at Saughton on Edinburgh Trams. The tragic incident happened at around 1215 on Tuesday 11th September and led to tram services being suspended for several hours.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 709 & 719

Posted on Tuesday 11 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Picture in Time continues today and in this instalment we are in Blackpool for a view of a couple of Balloons at Bispham.

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In Pictures: Blackpool Heritage service

Posted on Monday 10 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

We usually only feature the Blackpool heritage trams when there is a gold timetable in operation but in this pictorial we take a look at a standard daily heritage service with two trams in service. On 10th August the two chosen trams were Balloon 717 and Railcoach 680 with Bolton 66 also in use later on one of the Ghost Tram specials. Kevin Bartolf has provided these images.

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In Pictures: Seaton Tramway during August

Posted on Sunday 9 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

This small pictorial article takes a look at a few of the sights of the Seaton Tramway during August. With the new terminus at Seaton now officially opened it is quickly becoming a familiar sight for visitors with the four tracks often filled with trams – some in service and some just on display. Keith Chadbourne is the photographer.

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Final stage of 2018 rail replacement in Sheffield to start

Posted on Sunday 9 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Area 5 of the rail replacement project on Stagecoach Supertram for 2018 will get underway on Monday 10th September and last for 12 days until Friday 21st September. This time the affected section will be between Donetsk Way and Halfway with trams from Malin Bridge terminating at Donetsk Way throughout this period and buses completing journeys.

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Special bike only trams return for Pedal for Scotland

Posted on Saturday 8 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams will be running a selection of bike only trams for participants in the Pedal for Scotland event on Sunday 9th September following the success of a similar service last year. These non-stop services will run in the morning between Haymarket and Ingliston Park & Ride with returns in the afternoon for anyone with a pre-purchased “Tram Transport” wristband.

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Picture in Time: Manx Electric Railway 25

Posted on Saturday 8 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Continuing with the Manx Electric Railway theme for today’s archive image we are again in 1979 for a view of a tram which hasn’t run in passenger service for over 20 years but at this time was a firm part of the operational fleet – it is Paddlebox no. 25.

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Manx Electric Railway 125th Anniversary: Day 8 – Saturday 8th September

Posted on Friday 7 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

And so we reach the end of an eight day spectacular on the Isle of Man with the final day of the MER 125th Anniversary events. The final day will see both unusual and colourful combinations in service whilst the evening will see a the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway joining in with a small cavalcade. For the last time read on for our reminder preview of what just will be going on….

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In Pictures: Glasgow 812 as you’ve never seen it before!

Posted on Friday 7 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

In the last full week of the school summer holidays a special event was held at Crich with children – of all ages! – encouraged to get involved at the museum building with Lego bricks. This included creating a mosaic of Glasgow 812 using Lego which was built in the Bandstand at Victoria Park – and it was an incredible sight!

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Next stage of Birmingham Westside extension to start

Posted on Friday 7 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Monday 3rd September will see the next stage of works to extend West Midlands Metro start with Paradise Circus closed to traffic in both directions. This is part of the Birmingham Westside extension from Victoria Square to Centenary Square.

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Manx Electric Railway 125th Anniversary: Day 7 – Friday 7th September

Posted on Thursday 6 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

There will be plenty to see and do tomorrow on the Manx Electric Railway with every operational tram – including works cars and trailers – set to be included in a mass cavalcade through Laxey Station. Coupled with an intensive timetable and illuminated tram and trailer what’s not to like! Read on for our full events reminder…

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In Pictures: Trafford Park extension bridge installation starts

Posted on Thursday 6 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Work on building the Manchester Metrolink extension from Pomona to Trafford Park is continuing at a pace with the weekend of 1st and 2nd September seeing the start of major works to install beams for the connecting ramp between Pomona Viaduct and the route alongside the Manchester Ship Canal. This is the first weekend of major bridge works with 8th and 9th September seeing work to install the Bridgewater Canal bridge steelwork. Steve Hyde went out on 2nd September to see the work completed at Pomona.

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Picture in Time: Luas Sandyford Depot

Posted on Thursday 6 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Thursday’s are back to Picture in Time again this month with our look at archive images of light rail taking the slot. In this instalment we are in Ireland for a view at Sandyford Depot.

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Manx Electric Railway 125th Anniversary: Day 6 – Thursday 6th September

Posted on Wednesday 5 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Tomorrow will see the first of two special timetables in consecutive days  running on the MER as the celebrations for the 125th Anniversary start to ramp up towards the end of the week-long event. As always continue reading for a reminder of just what is due to take place…

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In Pictures: NET Shipstone Street trackwork

Posted on Wednesday 5 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Having previously looked at the rail replacement worksite just beyond the stop at The Forest we now take a look at the area around Shipstone Street which was also a hive of activity during the closure. All work was completed on schedule allowing a full service to resume as planned on Monday 3rd September with these views showing the almost complete worksite on Friday 31st August.

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