Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: Supertram October trackworks underway

Posted on Monday 26 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

The latest set of trackworks on the South Yorkshire Supertram network commenced on Saturday 24th October 2026. These works are taking place in two locations affecting the Blue and Yellow routes – Shalesmoor and close to Hillsborough Interchange on Langsett … Continue reading →

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Kier appointed to lead design of upgrade of Heaton Park Metrolink stop

Posted on Monday 26 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Kier have been appointed by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) to lead the design of improvements to Heaton Park Metrolink stop. The scheme is being delivered as part of the Metrolink Stop Improvements Programme and is aimed to make the … Continue reading →

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Old and New – Blackpool Tramway: Norbreck

Posted on Monday 26 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

For the next few weeks we are heading to the Blackpool Tramway as “Old and New” is back. The aim of this series is to head to the same location (give or take an angle or a few metres here … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: Seaton Tramway – 4

Posted on Sunday 25 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

“Meet the Trams” continues in Devon as this time out we feature 4.

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UKTram Coventry Very Light Rail site visit gives operators closer look

Posted on Sunday 25 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Representatives from light rail networks have recently taken the chance to see the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) up close as part of a site visit promoted by UKTram. They were able to see the CVLR track being installed at … Continue reading →

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Supertram welcomes therapy dog

Posted on Sunday 25 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

On Friday 2nd October – just two days before World Animal Day – South Yorkshire Supertram welcomed Nya, a seven year old German Shepherd who is registered as a therapy dog with Pets as Therapy.

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Metro drivers volunteer to keep North East’s railway heritage alive

Posted on Sunday 25 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

There is probably quite a difference between driving one of the state-of-the-art new Tyne and Wear Metro and a steam locomotive but two staff members from the Metro do that as they volunteer at the Stephenson Steam Railway.

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Illuminated trams go on display for Lightpool

Posted on Saturday 24 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Two of Blackpool’s illuminated featured cars have gone on display for the Lightpool Festival. In a slight change of plan the Western Train has been moved to the North Pier loop whilst the Frigate is being pulled out of Starr … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Tacoma 2004

Posted on Saturday 24 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

It is time once more for “Around the World in Trams” as we stay in Tacoma.

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NET strikes cancelled at last minute

Posted on Saturday 24 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

The planned 25 days of strike action on Nottingham Express Transit were cancelled at the last moment after the tram operator and GMB union agreed a new pay deal. The disruptive strikes had been due to start from 22nd October, … Continue reading →

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Shuttle buses to run for Manchester United match

Posted on Saturday 24 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Manchester United will be playing AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday 25th October – kick off at 1400 – but whereas on a normal matchday many fans will be able to travel by tram that won’t be the case … Continue reading →

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Several trips to… West Midlands Metro

Posted on Friday 23 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

We have another pictorial article here as we feature photos taken on the West Midlands Metro. The images were captured on several visits to the system by John Binch between August and October 2026.

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Disruption on English tramways

Posted on Friday 23 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Poor weather, communication problems, track issues and collisions have all combined over the past week to see delays and disruption to services on various tramways across England.

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Picture in Time: Tyne and Wear Metro 4039

Posted on Friday 23 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

“Picture in Time” again features an image from the Tyne and Wear Metro in 1980 in this edition.

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A trip to…. Manchester Metrolink

Posted on Thursday 22 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Reece Hughes has been back to Manchester Metrolink again and in this pictorial article we take a look at some of the sights seen on Saturday 10th October 2026. This includes a couple of relatively unusual double advert pairings in … Continue reading →

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Technical issues lead to reduced Supertram service

Posted on Thursday 22 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

A technical issue with the tram location system on Wednesday 14th October 2026 meant that a reduced service operated on the South Yorkshire Supertram system from mid-morning through until the afternoon of the following day.

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Light Rail Engineers Committee share innovation at latest committee meeting

Posted on Thursday 22 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

UKTram’s Light Rail Engineering Group (LREG) met ahead of the recent Light Rail Summit in Birmingham where they shared technical knowledge, project experience and examples of innovation.

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In Pictures: 399 206 out on driver training

Posted on Wednesday 21 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

It has now been almost 10 years since the last of the seven Stadler Citylink tram-trains were delivered to Sheffield for use on the South Yorkshire Supertram network. Initially it was planned that four would be made available for use … Continue reading →

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Metro extension work finally starts on HS2 Curzon Street station site

Posted on Wednesday 21 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

For a long time work on the West Midlands Metro Birmingham Eastside extension has been at a bit of an impasse with contractors from the Midland Metro Alliance unable to access the area around the HS2 station at Curzon Street. … Continue reading →

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UKTram Light Rail Operators Committee meet again

Posted on Wednesday 21 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

The latest meeting of UKTram’s Light Rail Operations Committee (LROC) took place in September ahead of the Light Rail Summit with members sharing experiences, emerging challenges and examples of innovation.

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