Author Archives: Gareth Prior

They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: National Tramway Museum – Leeds 345

Posted on Sunday 19 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Meet the Trams” we take a look at another tram which ran on the first day of the 2026 operating season at the National Tramway Museum. That tram is Leeds 345.

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Recruitment for new role the first step towards trams running at Summerlee again

Posted on Sunday 19 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

North Lanarkshire Council are again (for at least the third time) advertising a job which if filled should see the tramway at Summerlee reopening, with the expectation that the sound of steel wheel on steel rails could be heard again … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool Balloon 708 on display at Sandtoft

Posted on Sunday 19 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft reopened for the 2026 season in early April, and as well as providing the chance to catch-up with the trolleybuses (operating and on display), the museum also remains the home of Blackpool Balloon 708.

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Metro timbers donated to Stephenson Steam Railway

Posted on Sunday 19 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Already home to the currently only preserved Metrocar – 4001 – the Stephenson Steam Railway in North Tyneside is set to enjoy more donations from the Tyne and Wear Metro which will used in the railway’s Woodland Walk. Logs from … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool 007 returns to service

Posted on Saturday 18 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Tramway Flexity2 007 is the latest tram to have had its repairs completed at Starr Gate Depot with the tram back in service on Saturday 18th April 2026.

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Around the World in Trams: Stockholm 615+331

Posted on Saturday 18 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another outing for “Around the World in Trams” as we feature a photo of another tram in Stockholm.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 18th April 2026

Posted on Saturday 18 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

This week we have photos coming from Beamish during a couple of days in March 2026:

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Back to fleet livery for a trio of trams in Manchester

Posted on Saturday 18 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Three trams which received the same advert in February 2026 have returned to fleet livery on Manchester Metrolink with the mainly black vinyls for xtb having been removed by mid-April 2026. The trio of trams which had been carrying this … Continue reading →

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Metro overhead line maintenance jobs advertised

Posted on Saturday 18 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Tyne and Wear Metro are undertaking a major recruitment drive in their overhead line maintenance team with eleven vacancies currently being advertised. Its all part of their attempts to strengthen their incident response capability and network resilience.

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In Pictures: A look around the new Magna tramstop

Posted on Friday 17 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

As we reported a few days ago, Thursday 9th April saw the opening of a new tramstop on the South Yorkshire Supertram network with Magna welcoming its first passengers. Located on the Tram-Train route it is on Network Rail infrastructure … Continue reading →

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Douglas Bay Horse Tramway 18 breaks cover

Posted on Friday 17 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Douglas Bay Horse Tramway 18 – the only operational double-deck tram in the fleet – has returned to the Promenade for the first time since 2024 after enjoying an extensive overhaul at Strathallan Depot.

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Picture in Time: Stagecoach Supertram 113

Posted on Friday 17 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

One last look in “Picture in Time” at the South Yorkshire Supertram system with another image from 2007.

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro 27 returns to the mainline

Posted on Thursday 16 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Thursday 16th April 2026 was a momentous day for West Midlands Metro 27 when it escaped from Wednesbury Depot for the first time in quite some time with it being used on driver training.

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Trolleybuses set to return at Black Country Living Museum

Posted on Thursday 16 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Its been over three years since trolleybuses ran at the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley but now with funding having been secured they are set to return to action. Whilst not directly linked to trams this will be a … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams prepare for Women’s 6 Nations matches

Posted on Thursday 16 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 18th April will see a historic day for Scottish women’s rugby as for the first time they will be playing a 6 Nations match at the main Murrayfield Stadium when they take on world champions England. And as is … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: NET 204 gets a new advert

Posted on Wednesday 15 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit’s Incentro 204 is now in service with a new all over advert following the application of a new set of vinyls. Previously advertising e-on the tram now carries vinyls for Beckton House Student Living.

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Revised Metrolink service as Manchester gets ready for a busy day on Sunday

Posted on Wednesday 15 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink is expected to have a very busy day on Sunday 19th April as the city sees the annual Manchester Marathon take place whilst in the afternoon Manchester City take on Arsenal in a crucial clash at the top … Continue reading →

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UKTram Trade & Trams session highlights innovation and collaboration across the sector

Posted on Wednesday 15 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

An online Trade and Trams session took place on 31st March for UKTram Light Rail Engineering Group (LREG) members where they got together to explore innovation and technical practice across the light rail sector.

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In Pictures: A closer look at the returning Amsterdam 474

Posted on Tuesday 14 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

As we reported earlier this month Good Friday 3rd April 2026 saw the return to service of Amsterdam 474 at the East Anglia Transport Museum for the first time since 2023. In that intervening time it has enjoyed a full … Continue reading →

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Full tram service to resume to Fleetwood Ferry

Posted on Tuesday 14 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

A full tram service on the Blackpool Tramway through to Fleetwood Ferry will resume as planned from the start of Wednesday 15th April 2026. This comes following the completion of track upgrades in Fleetwood which have been taking place since … Continue reading →

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