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They’ve Run in 2026!
With Easter out of the way we take a first look of 2026 at just which heritage trams have run so far this year on various lines across the British Isles. As a reminder the aim of this list is … Continue reading
Posted in Beamish Tramway, Birkenhead Heritage Tramway, Black Country Living Museum, Blackpool Tramway, Burton & Ashby 14, Douglas Bay Horse Tramway, East Anglia Transport Museum, Great Orme Tramway, Heaton Park Tramway, Manx Electric Railway, National Tramway Museum, Seaton Tramway, Snaefell Mountain Railway, Summerlee Museum Tramway, They've Run in 2026, Volk's Electric Railway
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Old(er) and New – Manchester Metrolink: London Road
In this edition of “Old(er) and New” we go into Manchester City Centre for two images taken in roughly the same location.
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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: National Tramway Museum – London County Council 106
“Meet the Trams” moves on from Beamish after we’ve reviewed the four trams which have run so far in 2026, and the next heritage tramway we will be featuring trams from is the National Tramway Museum. And the first tram … Continue reading
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In Pictures: A look at preserved Metrocar 4001
It should be remembered that whilst a large number of the Metrocars have headed away for scrapping there is (so far) one which has entered preservation. 4001 – one of the prototypes – was donated to the Stephenson Steam Railway, … Continue reading
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Blackpool 236 makes it double figures for trams at Crich
And then there were ten! The National Tramway Museum have now seen ten different trams operate in passenger service in 2026 with another Blackpool tram the latest to be used.
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SNP call on a new route for trams to Granton
With Scottish Parliament elections set to take place next month the political hot potato of trams in Edinburgh seems to be on the agenda again with one of the SNP’s candidates for Holyrood (a current SNP councillor) stating that the … Continue reading
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In Pictures: Magna tram-train stop opens
Thursday 9th April 2026 saw the first additional stop to open on the South Yorkshire Supertram tram-train line since it originally opened in 2018 with Magna welcoming its very first passengers.
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What’s New on British Trams Online? 11th April 2026
With the West Midlands Metro extension to Millennium Point having opened on Easter Sunday that is where this week’s photos come from:
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Around the World in Trams: Stockholm 210
Another edition of “Around the World in Trams” as we return to Stockholm.
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Heaton Park Tramway to host Model Tramway Exhibition
Although there is no announcement of when we can all enjoy a ride on a full sized tram at the Heaton Park Tramway just yet (work to repair the substation remain in hand thanks to funding through Manchester City Council), … Continue reading
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Metro to support Great Birmingham Run with extra services
The West Midlands Metro will once again be supporting the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run on Sunday 3rd May, with additional services set to help get competitors and spectators to the start line in Centenary Square.
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In Pictures: Metrolink 3081 receives its 12th advert
There are some trams which receive the odd advert here and there, and then there is Manchester Metrolink 3081 which has just received its 12th advert! The tram is now carrying a mainly yellow design for Adidas.
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West Midlands Metro and Clayton Hotel announce partnership
Throughout the construction of the first phase of West Midlands Metro’s Birmingham Eastside extension we have been mentioning how the temporary terminus at Millennium Point is by the Clayton Hotel, and now it has been announced that the two companies … Continue reading
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Picture in Time: Stagecoach Supertram 108
We have another edition of “Picture in Time” as we continue to look at some images of the South Yorkshire Supertram network.
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In Pictures: Aberdeen 15 is prepared for a restoration
Some exciting news to report from the north of Scotland where Aberdeen Corporation Tramways 15 is set to be moved from Alford to Northumberland for a start to be made on its restoration thanks to a bequest left to allow … Continue reading
Luas service partially suspended after fuel protests
Updated article 10/4/26 Fuel protests across Ireland have caused major disruption in the country with Dublin particularly hit hard. This has led to services on Dublin’s Luas Green line being severely disrupted, with the first disruption taking place on Tuesday … Continue reading
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UKTram Light Rail Operators Committee meet again in Edinburgh
UKTram’s Light Rail Operators Committee (LROC) have met again, this time in Edinburgh where the city’s tram network hosted representatives from across the UK. Once again it offered a valuable opportunity for operators to engage in open discussion and share … Continue reading
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In Pictures: Metrolink 3094 receives Boots advert
Manchester Metrolink 3094 has receives its fourth advertising livery, and its first since November 2025, following the application of vinyls for Boots. But the total number of adverts on trams in Manchester has not changed as 3091 is now back … Continue reading
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South Yorkshire Supertram Tram-Train service to be amended Saturday evenings in April
There will be no services on the South Yorkshire Supertram Tram-Train route between Meadowhall South and Rotherham Parkgate after 1700 on Saturday evenings in April to allow Network Rail to complete drainage works.
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UKTram Heritage Tramway Committee reaches full sector representation
The UKTram Heritage Tramway Committee has reached a major milestone following the news that it now has representatives from every single heritage tramway in the UK.