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Metrolink 3120 and car collide

Posted on Tuesday 11 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink M5000 3120 – which was once the highest numbered tram in the fleet, until the 2018 order for 27 more trams – has been involved in a collision with a car on the Ashton-under-Lyne line.

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro 47 receives a Monzo advert

Posted on Monday 10 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Monzo – the British online bank – have doubled the tram systems they are advertising on with West Midlands Metro 47 joining South Yorkshire Supertram 111 in carrying the red vinyls.

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West Yorkshire want more views on Mass Transit system

Posted on Monday 10 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

You can’t say the public aren’t being consulted about the plans for a Mass Transit system for West Yorkshire as views are now being asked on early plans which outline how the system will contribute to the economic growth and … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop London Trams: Central Croydon – George Street

Posted on Monday 10 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

“Stop by Stop” carries on with our journey on the London Trams system and we now enter the central Croydon loop with next stop being George Street.

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They’re Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: East Anglia Transport Museum – Blackpool 634

Posted on Sunday 9 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

We return to the East Anglia Transport Museum as we continue to “Meet the Trams” with a look this time out at Blackpool 634.

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In Pictures: Major Supertram trackworks get underway

Posted on Sunday 9 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

The South Yorkshire Supertram network has been split into three parts for the rest of August (work started Saturday 8th August) as major work to renew the delta junction at Park Square has got underway.

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TV Alert: NET to appear on 5 series

Posted on Sunday 9 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

5’s latest season of ‘Fare Dodgers: At War with the Law’ will feature Nottingham Express Transit for the first time. Produced by Middlechild TV the series features various transport operators as they attempt to crackdown on fare evasion.

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Is it “Time for Trams”?

Posted on Sunday 9 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

The answer to that question for many reading this website is probably yes! But that is also the name of a forthcoming national event which is aimed at accelerating light rail and mass transit delivery across the UK. It will … Continue reading →

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In Photos: Tram-trains in service in South Wales

Posted on Saturday 8 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

The first of 36 Stadler built tram-trains entered service on Transport for Wales services back on 23rd June 2026 when 398 028 operated on the Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay route. Since then more of the Citylink vehicles have entered service … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Hong Kong 2

Posted on Saturday 8 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

“Around the World in Trams” continues with another visit to Hong Kong.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 8th August 2026

Posted on Saturday 8 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

A short visit to Blackpool as we feature the Flexity2 trams in service:

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Public consultation to open on new Supertram fleet

Posted on Saturday 8 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) are launching a consultation to get the views of the public on what the new tram fleet for the Supertram network should have. It will be asking views on everything from accessibility and … Continue reading →

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UKTram Heritage Tramway Committee meet in Llandudno

Posted on Saturday 8 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

The summer meeting of UKTram’s Heritage Tramway Committee recently took place in Llandudno where members once again exchanged knowledge and discussed common challenges with the aim of supporting the long-term future of the UK’s heritage tramways.

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In Pictures: Metrolink advert changes

Posted on Friday 7 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

The past few weeks have seen some changes with advertising liveries on Manchester Metrolink and here we bring you a round-up of those alterations with both new ads seen and trams returning to fleet livery.

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More ticket machines installed as Metro prepares for Buy Before You Board ticketing

Posted on Friday 7 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

More easy to use ticket machines are being installed across the West Midlands Metro network as part of the preparations for the full introduction of Buy Before You Board ticketing.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Dreadnought 59 & Jubilee 761

Posted on Friday 7 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

We return to 1979 for another set of photos in “Picture in Time” and its Blackpool that we find ourselves in once again. This time the subject of the next few weeks is all one tour which involved a couple … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Trampower tram leaves Blackpool

Posted on Thursday 6 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

The prototype Trampower tram – known most recently as a Cityclass tram – has left Blackpool for the third time with it being taken away by Reid Freight on Wednesday 5th August 2026.

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Updates from Seaton Tramway as Colyton trolley reverser is removed

Posted on Thursday 6 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Trams reversing at Colyton Station will now need the driver to manually turn the trolley following the removal of the automatic trolley reverser. Located at the north end of Colyton Station it was used by all trams as part of … Continue reading →

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RAIB release report into Supertram incident where two pedestrians were hit by tram

Posted on Thursday 6 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) have made three recommendations following an incident where two pedestrians were hit by a tram at Staniforth Road on the South Yorkshire Supertram network.

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In Pictures: Douglas Bay Horse Tramway tram update

Posted on Wednesday 5 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

As most reading these pages will be know the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Friday 7th August is the exact anniversary of the opening and a special event is being held but there is … Continue reading →

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