More Illumination Tours in Blackpool

Posted on Wednesday 26 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

For the second time since Illumination Tours started running again in October 2025, Blackpool Transport have announced that there will be further tours with the Frigate on Fridays and Saturdays throughout December and early January (except for 26th and 27th December).

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West Midlands Metro fare increase agreed

Posted on Wednesday 26 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

The cost of travelling on the West Midlands Metro is set to increase from the new year following the approval of plans by the West Midlands Combined Authority. Some tickets will increase by 10% with Midland Metro Limited (who operate the network) saying the rise is needed to ensure the financial sustainability of the network.

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In Pictures: Latest updates on Glasgow 1245 restoration at Summerlee

Posted on Tuesday 25 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

Its been a while since we last featured an update on the comprehensive restoration of Glasgow Coronation Car 1245 (in fact its almost exactly a year ago!) so we remedy that in this pictorial article as we take a look at recent progress as the project starts to come towards an end.

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Life as a Leeds tram conductor book now available for pre-orders!

Posted on Tuesday 25 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

You may recall earlier this year we ran a news story on the planned release of a new tram book by well-known tram enthusiast, Chris Thornburn. Based on his life as a Leeds tram conductor, “On Top o’t’ Job” is about to go to print and pre-orders are now being accepted.

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Supertram launch new advertising campaign to encourage people onto the trams

Posted on Tuesday 25 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

South Yorkshire Supertram have started a new outdoor and radio advertising campaign, as they seek to encourage local residents to try the tram as it’s a smart sustainable way to travel.

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In Pictures: Testing and driver training underway to Millennium Point

Posted on Monday 24 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

The start of West Midlands Metro services to Millennium Point can’t be too far away now with the start of testing and driver training on the first phase of the Birmingham Eastside extension now underway.

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New Metrolink stop by 2031?

Posted on Monday 24 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

Passengers could be getting off at a new Metrolink stop by 2031 if plans by Manchester City Council go-ahead as planned. A stop at Sandhills is one of three new stops which was given the go-ahead earlier this year as part of major investment in transport in Greater Manchester.

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Old and New – Blackpool Tramway: Wilton Parade

Posted on Monday 24 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

Its another “Old and New” coming from the Blackpool Tramway and this time we are in the vicinity of Wilton Parade on North Promenade.

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams – November 2025

Posted on Sunday 23 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

In this latest edition of “Out and About” we head off to Edinburgh for another look at one of the advert liveries on the network.

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Metrolink strikes set for December

Posted on Sunday 23 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

Unite the Union have confirmed that their members have voted in favour of strike action on Manchester Metrolink with the first strike set to take place between Friday 5th and Sunday 7th December 2025. The strike comes over concerns about driver’s fatigue with Unite claiming that KeolisAmeyMetrolink have ignored these concerns over a period of time.

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Mayor of East Midlands launches Big Transport Conversation

Posted on Sunday 23 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

With the advent of Metro Mayors covering large conurbations across the UK there has been a lot of talk of what they can do to improve transport, indeed in some cases these have been followed through on with plans for a major transit system linking Leeds and Bradford, as well as the numerous projects planned across Greater Manchester. And now the Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, is seeking the views of residents in the region to help improve transport.

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2025 Supertram Improvement Works come to an end

Posted on Sunday 23 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

£12.8 million has been invested in improving the South Yorkshire Supertram network this year, with Mayor of South Yorkshire Oliver Coppard hailing the completion of the major works following the conclusion of rail replacement works at Infirmary Road.

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In Pictures: Two returning advertisers in Edinburgh

Posted on Saturday 22 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

Say what you like about adverts in Edinburgh (and we know there are lots of you who are not keen on them!) but companies obviously think it works as a medium to get their products out there to the public, considering how many returning advertisers there are. The latest to come back after a brief gap is The Famous Grouse who now have a full wrap on 276 and Walkers Shortbread on 275.

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Around the World in Trams: Rome 9111

Posted on Saturday 22 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

Time for another “Around the World in Trams” which again features a photo from the Italian city of Rome.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 22nd November 2025

Posted on Saturday 22 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

Photos this week feature the last event of 2025 at Crich – Tramlight:

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Blackpool Transport launch Festive Family Saver ticket

Posted on Saturday 22 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

As we creep ever more towards Christmas and all the demands that brings, whether that be shopping trips or various activities, Blackpool Transport have launched a special Festive Family Saver Ticket. This ticket is valid for up to 2 adults and three children under 16 and gives unlimited travel on Blackpool Transport’s trams and buses for a day, costing just £10.

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In Pictures: Sale Water Park becomes a Metrolink terminus for a weekend

Posted on Saturday 22 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

The weekend of Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November saw more engineering works taking place on Manchester Metrolink, and as always that led to inevitable service changes with trams unable to run through Trafford Bar for both days. One of the more unusual services in operation was between Manchester Airport and Sale Water Park as featured in this article.

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In Pictures: Brighton 53 restoration update

Posted on Friday 21 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

The restoration of Brighton 53 is one of a number of projects being undertaken across the UK by small groups and societies, and is one that we have featured occasionally on these pages. In this article we return to Sussex for some more photos of the work being undertaken on what is the last remaining passenger tram which once ran on Brighton Corporation Tramways.

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Overhead line damage causes Supertram disruption

Posted on Friday 21 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

There has been major disruption to services on the South Yorkshire Supertram network following overhead line damage in two separate locations. The problems were first reported early on Friday 21st November 2025, leading to service changes for the rest of the day.

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Picture in Time: Sunderland 16

Posted on Friday 21 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

“Picture in Time” today stays at Beamish but for the first time in this latest series of photo we change trams!

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