Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Stop by Stop London Trams: Central Croydon – Church Street

Posted on Monday 17 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Our journey on London Trams continues through central Croydon as we now head to the stop at Church Street.

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: East Anglia Transport Museum – London Transport 1858

Posted on Sunday 16 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Another outing to the East Anglia Transport Museum as we continue to “Meet the Trams” and this time its London Transport 1858 which is in focus.

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Public drop-in sessions to give update on plans for Washington Metro extension

Posted on Sunday 16 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness, has announced that a series of engagement events will take place in September for local residents to see how the project to extend the Tyne and Wear Metro to Washington is progressing.

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UKTram sponsor charity cycle ride in aid of MND Association

Posted on Sunday 16 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

UKTram are supporting am ambitious charity cycle challenge from Land’s End to John O’Groats by Claire O’Kane and her partner Matt Price. They are riding to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association and aim to cycle the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Trams continue to use West End as a terminus

Posted on Saturday 15 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

As we’ve reported several times over the past month, Edinburgh Trams are currently only able to operate between the Airport and West End because of the major fire in the former Debenhams building on Princes Street which has seen the … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 15th August 2026

Posted on Saturday 15 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Photos in this week’s main site update come from the recent Manx Heritage Transport Festival, with thanks to Steven Hughes.

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Around the World in Trams: Hong Kong 76

Posted on Saturday 15 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Around the World in Trams” we take another look at one of Hong Kong’s famous double deck tramcars.

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Surgeon becomes first woman to run the entire Metro route

Posted on Saturday 15 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Alice Townend, a Tyneside surgeon, has become the very first woman to have run the complete route of the Tyne and Wear Metro. Alice, 53 from Great Park in Newcastle, completed the 65 mile challenge in less than 24 hours … Continue reading →

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Pro Rail Services become latest UKTram member

Posted on Saturday 15 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Pro Rail Services – a family owned specialist contractor who deliver permanent way and civil engineering services across the UK and Ireland – have become the latest member of UK Tram, adding further infrastructure expertise.

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A trip to… the National Tramway Museum

Posted on Friday 14 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Its another pictorial article as this time we follow Steven Hughes as he takes a trip to the National Tramway Museum. Photos are included from two visits on Friday 7th and Sunday 9th August 2026.

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Additional trams to run for Summer Sessions at the Royal Highland Showgrounds

Posted on Friday 14 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Although Edinburgh Trams may still be confined to running between the Airport and West End – latest estimates from the Council suggest the end of August at the earliest for a reopening of Princes Street – it will still be … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Dreadnought 59 & Jubilee 761

Posted on Friday 14 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

“Picture in Time” again comes from Blackpool today and we continue to take a look at a 1979 LRTA tour in November 1979 which featured Blackpool cars Dreadnought 59 and Jubilee 761.

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Heaton Park Tramway to celebrate 125th anniversary of electric trams in Stockport

Posted on Thursday 13 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Heaton Park Tramway will be celebrating the 125th anniversary of the opening of Stockport’s electric tram network with a special event on Sunday 30th August 2026.

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In Pictures: Supertram work continues

Posted on Thursday 13 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

As we saw in a recent article, preparation work for the major renewal work around the Park Square delta junction on the South Yorkshire Supertram network was well underway at the start of a three week closure. Barely 24 hours … Continue reading →

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Metro modernisation work starts this weekend

Posted on Thursday 13 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

There will be no services on the Tyne and Wear Metro from South Gosforth to the Airport for nine days between 15th and 23rd August as more major modernisation work takes place. This time as well as the usual track … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More advert changes in Manchester

Posted on Wednesday 12 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Following quickly on our last update of advert changes for trams on the Manchester Metrolink system is another round-up where we have seen a tram lose on set of vinyls in favour of a new set.

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More horse trams leave Strathallan Depot

Posted on Wednesday 12 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Another four horse trams have departed Strathallan Depot for off-site storage, following on from 44’s recent move to Jurby Transport Museum. This time its Toastrack’s 12, 38 and 39 along with Bulkhead 43 which have moved to a secure location.

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More service changes on the West Midlands Metro

Posted on Wednesday 12 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro services will see more alterations in August and September. The European Athletic Championships in Birmingham will impact services next Sunday whilst more overhead line upgrades will be taking place on Sunday 13th September.

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In Pictures: Blackpool Tramway’s Airshow split service

Posted on Tuesday 11 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August 2026 saw the annual Blackpool Airshow take place, and with large crowds expected on the Promenade it was publicised that a split service would be running with no trams between Manchester Square and North … Continue reading →

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Krefeld 412 to be scrapped

Posted on Tuesday 11 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Earlier this year when it was announced that the trams formerly owned by the North Eastern Electrical Traction Trust (NEETT) were being transferred to the North East Land Sea and Air Museum (NELSAM), where they have been housed in a … Continue reading →

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