Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Consultation opens for South Yorkshire Transport Plan

Posted on Saturday 17 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

A short survey has opened as South Yorkshire continues to build its long-term vision for a better-connected region. Residents and business across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield are being invited to share their views during October.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 17th October 2026

Posted on Saturday 17 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

This week there are photos from the West Midlands Metro:

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Murder mystery on the Volk’s Electric Railway

Posted on Saturday 17 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

The main operating season on the Volk’s Electric Railway may have ended on the last day of September but things aren’t completely dormant on the line just yet as there has been a murder!

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DLR Thamesmead extension to move forward after strong support in consultation

Posted on Friday 16 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Transport for London (TfL) are to move forward with their plans to extend the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) under the Thames to Thamesmead with the latest public consultation showing strong support for the plans. All being well this will see … Continue reading →

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South Yorkshire Supertram Engineering Works: 24th to 31st October 2026

Posted on Friday 16 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

The next set of major engineering works on the South Yorkshire Supertram network are set to take place during the school half-term holidays at the end of October. This time work will be centred around Hillsborough and Shalesmoor with both … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Tyne and Wear Metro 4004

Posted on Friday 16 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

We move themes in “Picture in Time” once again and this time we head to the northeast of England for a series of views taken over 46 years ago on the Tyne and Wear Metro.

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A trip to… Manchester Metrolink

Posted on Thursday 15 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

This latest pictorial article heads to Manchester Metrolink on 5th September 2026. Whilst mainly concentrating on some of the recent advert liveries – and some which have been removed – we do also see the chance encounter of the first … Continue reading →

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London Trams Engineering Works: 24th October to 5th November 2026

Posted on Thursday 15 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

The forthcoming October half-term school holidays will again see another set of engineering works taking place on the London Trams network, this time it’s the eastern section which will be impacted with no trams running beyond East Croydon for almost … Continue reading →

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New mural revealed at Supertram’s Nunnery Square Depot

Posted on Thursday 15 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

A new mural has been revealed at the South Yorkshire Supertram depot at Nunnery Square. Created by local artist Luke Horton it aims to make the space more welcoming for colleagues, visitors and contractors while celebrating the connection to Sheffield … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams 254 changes Uniqlo adverts

Posted on Wednesday 14 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Uniqlo squares can now be seen on three different tramways across the UK with Edinburgh Trams joining West Midlands Metro and Manchester Metrolink in having a tram carrying near identical adverts. 254 is the tram which is carrying the … Continue reading →

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Final few days for student savings on NET

Posted on Wednesday 14 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Students in Nottingham have just a few days left to secure tram travel for the equivalent of just 94p a day, with the special offer on NET’s Student Academic Year tram ticket due to finish on Sunday 18th October.

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LRSSB celebrate one year of the ‘Skills Hub’

Posted on Wednesday 14 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

An online portal which has transformed how light rail manages safety skills training, professional development, and competency management is celebrating its first anniversary. Developed by the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board, the ‘Skills Hub’ has already been embraced by … Continue reading →

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555 022 completes the set of Tyne and Wear Metro trains in service!

Posted on Tuesday 13 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

555 022 has become the 46th and final of the Stadler built trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro network to enter service – although it was only used briefly on its first day with it being withdrawn from use … Continue reading →

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Final major Metrolink improvement work of the year set to start

Posted on Tuesday 13 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

There will be changes to Manchester Metrolink services from 19th October to 1st November as the last set of major improvement works for 2026 will take place. During these works around 4km of track will be replaced between Trafford Bar … Continue reading →

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Wabtec become UKTram member

Posted on Tuesday 13 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Wabtec UK – who provide rail technology, engineering services and lifecycle support services for rail operators across the country – have become a member at UKTram. Their aim of becoming a member is to build stronger connections across light rail.

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In Pictures: 47 returns to fleet livery on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Monday 12 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

One day you’ve got an advert and the next you’re running without it! Such is the world of modern advertising vinyls as West Midlands Metro 47 has just found out following the removal of its adverts for Monzo.

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Sheffield City Council consult on tram and bus gates

Posted on Monday 12 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Sheffield City Council have started a consultation on proposed transport improvements across the Upper Don Valley. There are wide-ranging plans included to help improve bus reliability, safety and accessibility, but there are also some proposals related to the trams – … Continue reading →

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Trams &: Oporto 196 & diesel locomotive Planet

Posted on Monday 12 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Beamish is the location again for this edition of “Trams &”.

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: East Anglia Transport Museum – Blackpool 159

Posted on Sunday 11 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Another return in “Meet the Trams” as we’re back at the East Anglia Transport Museum to feature the latest tram which has been used in passenger service during 2026 – Blackpool 159.

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GMB announce 25 days of strike action on NET

Posted on Sunday 11 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit services are set to be severely disrupted in the lead-up to Christmas with GMB announcing 25 days of strike action in the ongoing pay dispute. The news of the dates comes with a warning from NET that … Continue reading →

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