Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: Overhead problems see Edinburgh Trams suspension

Posted on Thursday 3 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams suffered more disruption on Thursday 3rd September 2026 when an overhead problem saw the service suspended on the Newhaven extension, coming just six days after a full service was resumed.

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Nexus and Network Rail sign agreement to manage joint infrastructure

Posted on Thursday 3 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Nexus and Network Rail have recently implemented a joint “Operational Interface Management Methodology” (OIMM) as part of their continued close working relationship. The document came out of the RAIB investigation into the Sandilands accident on London Trams which recommended that … Continue reading →

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A(nother) trip to… East Anglia Transport Musuem

Posted on Wednesday 2 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Bryan Grint paid another visit to the East Anglia Transport Museum on Sunday 23rd August 2026. On this day the tram service was operated by Amsterdam 474 and London Transport 1858 but it was possibly on the trolleybus side that … Continue reading →

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Another event success at Seaton Tramway with the Moomin Summer Adventure

Posted on Wednesday 2 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

New for 2026, the Moomin Summer Adventure has been entertaining families at the Seaton Tramway during August and following the conclusion of the event it has been declared another successful event.

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In Pictures: Trams return to Newhaven!

Posted on Tuesday 1 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

After seven long weeks Edinburgh Trams services have returned to the full route following the reopening of Princes Street. Services to Newhaven resumed on Saturday 29th August (as had been planned with testing overnight having been a success) and a … Continue reading →

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No more heritage trams in Blackpool for 2026

Posted on Tuesday 1 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

As originally reported on the Everything Blackpool social media account, Blackpool Transport have confirmed to a member of the public that there will be no more heritage trams operating in 2026.

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Online photography project shows a snapshot of life on the Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Tuesday 1 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Newcastle based documentary photography Sasha Mallo Tardiveau has released a digital photo exhibition online which gives a vivid exploration of the Tyne and Wear Metro system during the final two years that the original train fleet was running.

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In Pictures: Llandudno & Colwyn Bay 7 on the road again

Posted on Monday 31 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 22nd August 2026 saw the latest outing for replica Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 as it was displayed in the centre of Llandudno. The tram hadn’t been seen out and about in North Wales for a while … Continue reading →

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Dudley Dasher discussed by key stakeholders

Posted on Monday 31 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Although most eyes of modern light rail connecting Dudley is on the West Midlands Metro extension currently under test (ahead of a planned opening later this year), there is also another proposal which would see Stourbridge and Dudley linked. Promoted … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop London Trams: Central Croydon – West Croydon

Posted on Monday 31 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another edition of “Stop by Stop” as we take a journey on the London Trams system. We’ve made it into central Croydon now and continue our way around the single track loop in the town centre.

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

Posted on Sunday 30 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

We move locations as “Meet the Trams” continues. For the next four weeks we make our one and only visit to Wales as we take a look at the trams which operate the service on the Great Orme Tramway.

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Metro driver takes on six epic endurance challenges for charity

Posted on Sunday 30 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Trainee Tyne and Wear Metro driver John Loraine is currently in the middle of six epic endurance challenges as he seeks to raise money for a charity he credits with saving his own life. 37-year-old John is candid about his … Continue reading →

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NET student tram deal offers daily travel for under £1

Posted on Sunday 30 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

With the new academic year just around the corner, Nottingham Express Transit have launched their latest discounted travel offers for students. An eight week promotion (which started on 24th August) will offer the Student Academic Year tram pass for £315 … Continue reading →

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Trams in the works at East Anglia Transport Museum

Posted on Saturday 29 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

The addition of the second tram depot at the East Anglia Transport Museum has not only allowed them to increase the number of trams on-site but also means that more restoration and overhaul work can be completed concurrently. When you … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Hong Kong 48

Posted on Saturday 29 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

As August comes to an end, so does our collection of photos taken in Hong Kong earlier this year.

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Global Light Rail Awards 2026 shortlist announced

Posted on Saturday 29 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

The tramways and supporting companies which are up for an award in the Global Light Rail Awards 2026 have been announced with the UK well represented on the list of operators nominated.

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The Modern British Tramcar Journey – From Revival to Revolution

Posted on Saturday 29 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

The annual Geoffrey Claydon Memorial Lecture will take place at the National Tramway Museum on Friday 11th September 2026. It will be led by David Leeder, transport historian and commentator, with the title confirmed as being “The Modern British Tramcar … Continue reading →

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A(nother) trip to… National Tramway Museum

Posted on Friday 28 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

We have more photos from the National Tramway Museum in this article with Steven Hughes paying his latest visit to the museum on Saturday 22nd August 2026. It was another standard operating day for the museum which saw three trams … Continue reading →

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Trams set to return to Newhaven

Posted on Friday 28 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

After what seems to have been a long seven weeks, trams are set to return to the full Edinburgh Trams route from Saturday 29th August – subject to successful testing. Trams have been prevented from travelling along Princes Street since … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Dreadnought 59 & Jubilee 761

Posted on Friday 28 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

The tour we have been featuring over the past few weeks now comes to an end – but the weather continues to make its presence felt!

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