Nexus open up apprenticeship applications

Posted on Sunday 1 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Applications for ten new engineering apprenticeships to help deliver essential work on the Tyne and Wear Metro have been opened. Nexus – who operate and own the Metro – says the vacancies offer an exceptional pathway into the rail industry at one of the most exciting periods in the network’s history.

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3102 swaps adverts as 3091 returns to service

Posted on Saturday 28 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

ITV advertising on trams in the UK has come to an end (at least for now) as following quickly on from West Midlands Metro where saw 47 stripped of its yellow vinyls, Manchester Metrolink 3102 has also lost its similar adverts. But in this case its not back to fleet livery as it has straight away received a new advert – and it’s a familiar advertiser as its L’Oreal who have just started advertising on the West Midlands Metro as well!

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Around the World in Trams: Istanbul 701

Posted on Saturday 28 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Its one final photo from Istanbul as “Around the World in Trams” continues.

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West Midlands Metro name their 2026 charity of the year

Posted on Saturday 28 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has been chosen as the West Midlands Metro Charity of the Year 2026. Following in the footsteps of charities including Black Country Women’s Aid, Macmillan Cancer Care, Cancer Research, and Compton Care, they will be supported by a number of fundraising activities throughout the year.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 28th February 2026

Posted on Saturday 28 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Into the archives again this week. This time we take a look at Blackpool’s Centenary Cars from 2005-2009:

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LRSSB appoint Head of Learning and Competence

Posted on Saturday 28 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

For the first time the Light Rail Safety and Standard Board (LRSSB) have their own dedicated Head of Learning and Competence following the appointment of Marlene Pearson-McGrath into the role.

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In Pictures: Wolverhampton St George’s work completed

Posted on Friday 27 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

The engineering work which was taking place at Wolverhampton St George’s has been completed, ahead of the previously released schedule. Work had been taking place on the signalling and pointwork here as part of the plan for a permanent return of services to the original terminus in Wolverhampton.

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Trams for Bristol?

Posted on Friday 27 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Over the 23 years that this website has been in existence there are several subjects which keep coming up and then disappearing again, and one of those is trams for Bristol and the West and England. And its back on the agenda, or at least the concept of mass transit to link to the airport which could include trams or light rail. Its all come out as part of the West of England Transport Vision, recently unveiled by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority.

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Picture in Time: Paisley 68 & Blackpool 49

Posted on Friday 27 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Back to Crich again for another edition of “Picture in Time” and its still 1984.

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In Pictures: Manchester Metrolink 1022 in storage at Long Marston

Posted on Thursday 26 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

If you think back to when the original fleet of Manchester Metrolink T68 trams were withdrawn and started to leave Trafford Depot, not all went on a one way trip to be scrapped. There were the two which were preserved (although one of those hasn’t left Trafford as its still there stored on behalf of the Manchester Transport Museum Society), one which went to the Greater Manchester Fire Service and then there were three which had been acquired by UKTram and were moved for storage at Long Marston in Warwickshire.

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Luas enjoys a record-breaking year for passenger numbers

Posted on Thursday 26 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Over 55 million passenger journeys were recorded on Dublin’s Luas network during 2025 – the most ever seen on the modern tram system. The figures were released as part of the National Transport Authority (NTA)’s 2025 patronage figures which saw a 6% increase across all networks.

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West Midlands Metro highlight apprenticeships as part of National Apprenticeship Week

Posted on Thursday 26 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro is like many organisations across the country in that they rely on new talent coming through to help them achieve their aims. As part of National Apprenticeship Week they have been highlighting opportunities for people to join the team and help shape the future of the tram network.

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In Pictures: One off, one on – advert changes on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Wednesday 25 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

It has certainly been a busy few changes for the West Midlands Metro and their advertising liveries, as following quickly behind 50’s ad for L’Oreal comes news of one set of vinyls being stripped as another new advert is seen too.

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Blackpool Transport name new Managing Director

Posted on Wednesday 25 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Former Edinburgh Trams Managing Director, Lea Harrison, has been named as the new Managing Director of Blackpool Transport Services. He will take up his role from 1st March 2026, ahead of the retirement of Jane Cole OBE, with a handover period in place between the two.

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Netherthorpe Road tramstop mural completed

Posted on Wednesday 25 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

South Yorkshire Supertram’s tramstop at Netherthorpe Road, which is accessed by way of a subway, has been transformed following the completion of a mural in the underpass.

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EATM gets a second Blackpool Standard as the FTT’s 143 makes the move

Posted on Tuesday 24 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Fylde Transport Trust’s Blackpool Standard 143 is on the way to the East Anglia Transport Museum in Carlton Colville for the completion of its restoration. The tram was loaded in the bus yard at Rigby Road Depot on Tuesday 24th February for the start of its longest ever single journey, albeit one not on rails!

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Metro switch to WhatsApp for reporting system

Posted on Tuesday 24 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Tyne and Wear Metro reporting system which allows customers to report any issues by sending a discrete text message is being switched to WhatsApp, making it easier and free to use. For those who don’t have WhatsApp it will still be possible to send text messages to a new number.

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Virtual reality deployed to tackle tram staff assaults

Posted on Tuesday 24 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) and KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) are funding a pioneering project using state-of-the-art digital technology to show the impact of verbal and physical assaults on tram staff.

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro 50 gets the beauty treatment

Posted on Monday 23 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro 50 has received its very first vinyl wrap advertising livery with it receiving a design for L’Oreal, the latest beauty product which thinks advertising on trams is a good way of spending their money to encourage the people of the UK to spend their hand earnt money on them.

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The wait goes on for Welsh tram-trains to enter service as dignitaries visit depot

Posted on Monday 23 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

We may still be waiting for the delayed entry into service of the tram-trains in South Wales, but a recent visit by politicians to their purpose built depot at Taffs Well has confirmed that they are now in the final phase of testing, and should be introduced into service on some of the Core Valleys Lines this spring.

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