Author Archives: Gareth Prior

15 Years Apart: South Yorkshire Supertram 112

Posted on Sunday 15 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

We look at a tram “15 Years Apart” today and this time we’re off to Sheffield.

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Out and About: Manchester Metrolink – August 2024

Posted on Sunday 15 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

“Out and About” time again as we head into Manchester City Centre to see some of the trams in operation during some summer trackworks.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 15th December 2024

Posted on Sunday 15 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro is the location for this week’s set of photos – taken during 2023 and 2024.

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In Pictures: 255 shows the joy of shortbread at Christmas!

Posted on Saturday 14 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

The latest advert change in Edinburgh has seen 255 lose a full wrap as RBS supported Team GB ahead of the Paris Olympics in favour of a partial advert for Walker’s Shortbread – encouraging everyone to share the joy of … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Tallin 97

Posted on Saturday 14 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

We are off to Tallin in Estonia again for this next edition of “Around the World in Trams”.

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In Pictures: Manchester L53 celebrates Christmas!

Posted on Saturday 14 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Everyone is getting into the festive spirit as Christmas rapidly approaches – and trams are obviously no different! One tram which has truly gone full out for Christmas is Heaton Park’s Manchester Eades Reversible Horse Tramcar L53 at the Manchester … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Balloon 718

Posted on Saturday 14 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Another edition of “15 Years Apart” goes back to Blackpool to see a tram in different liveries in 2009 and 2024.

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New Edinburgh Trams timetable increases journey times

Posted on Saturday 14 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

The new Edinburgh Trams timetable which was introduced on Sunday 1st December – which included the addition of extra trams at peak periods – has led to increased journey times with one local campaigner claiming that is now no faster … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Oporto 196 in service on the truncated Beamish Tramway

Posted on Friday 13 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Tram services at Beamish continue to be running on a truncated tramway with the section from the Entrance to the Town via Pockerley remaining closed. No official word yet on when trams will once again be able to run around … Continue reading →

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Another busy weekend expected for Manchester and its trams

Posted on Friday 13 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink services are set to be strengthened as well as TfGM providing additional park and ride spaces and a special shuttle bus service as Manchester gears itself up for what is expected to be its busiest weekend of the … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Railcoach 678

Posted on Friday 13 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Just before we move away from Blackpool again, we return with another snowy image in this edition of “Picture in Time”.

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Out and About: Blackpool Tramway – August 2024

Posted on Friday 13 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Out and About” we go to Blackpool to take a look at a couple of Flexity2 trams in operation.

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro 57 gets its first advert

Posted on Thursday 12 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Another new advertising livery to report on, this time its on the West Midlands Metro where 57 has received its first ever set of advert vinyls. The tram is now carrying a simple advert for PayPal, with it making its … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams help raise funds for Save the Children

Posted on Thursday 12 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Staff at Edinburgh Trams – from Drivers to Ticketing Services Assistants and the team in the office – have helped to collect funds for the Save the Children charity by celebrating the charity’s annual Christmas Jumper Day. They have spent … Continue reading →

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Bikes set to be permanently allowed on Metrolink trams off-peak

Posted on Thursday 12 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Passengers are set to be permitted to take their bikes on board trams in Manchester after a trial earlier this year was deemed a success. But although Transport for Greater Manchester are planning to change the conditions of carriage to … Continue reading →

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Out and About: South Yorkshire Supertram – July 2024

Posted on Thursday 12 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

This is part two of our look at South Yorkshire Supertram in July 2024 as “Out and About” continues.

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In Pictures: 3081 gets new advert as two more return to fleet livery

Posted on Wednesday 11 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

There are more livery changes to report of in Manchester with one new advert and one advert being removed. 3081 is the latest tram to get new advertising vinyls whilst 3038 and 3047 have both gone back to yellow and … Continue reading →

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NET continues to provide high levels of satisfaction

Posted on Wednesday 11 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

The latest survey by Mindfield Research for Nottingham Express Transit shows that there remains high levels of public support and satisfaction, with over 90% of locals staying they would recommend the tram network to family and friends.

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Tram driver simulators evolve thanks to real-world events

Posted on Wednesday 11 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

The use of virtual reality to boost safety on UK tramways is set to take a major step forward thanks to the evolution of a pioneering accident and incident reporting system. The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) are … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Nottingham Express Transit – August 2024

Posted on Wednesday 11 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Today “Out and About” is going to Nottingham for some images captured during August 2024.

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