Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Long-serving Metro driver retires after 40 years

Posted on Friday 27 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

One of the longest-serving drivers on the Tyne and Wear Metro has retired after 40 years on the network. Brian Bulmer, aged 67 from Hebburn, started driving in 1986 and has described the train cab as the “best office in … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Stagecoach Supertram 106

Posted on Friday 27 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

We continue with “Picture in Time” and its another photo from South Yorkshire.

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In Pictures: Up close with Edinburgh Trams 275’s advert

Posted on Thursday 26 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Having been the market leader in a ever-changing selection of adverts, 2026 has been a very quiet year for Edinburgh Trams with no all new adverts seen as yet (and we’re halfway through the third month of the year!). Indeed … Continue reading →

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NET raises over £17,000 for charities in 2025

Posted on Thursday 26 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit managed to raise over £17,000 for local charities in 2025 as they continue to show their commitment to supporting the Nottinghamshire community and making a difference to those in need.

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Chair appointed to new committee driving tramway safety standards

Posted on Thursday 26 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Colin Kerr, former Head of Safety and Projects at Edinburgh Trams and now Technical Engineer and non-executive Director at the Light Rail Safety and Standards Boad, has been appointed Chair of a new body responsible for agreeing on sector-wide standards.

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In Pictures: Another quick visit to Crich as the season continues

Posted on Wednesday 25 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

We’re into the second week of the 2026 season at the National Tramway Museum in Crich already. Seven passenger trams have seen use so far this year but at the present time are only running as far as Wakebridge whilst … Continue reading →

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More investment into Metro overhead line this April

Posted on Wednesday 25 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

There will be no Tyne and Wear Metro services between Pelaw and South Shields from Monday 13th to Friday 17th April to allow for major work to take place on the overhead line. This work is part of the Asset … Continue reading →

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RNIB Scotland guide Edinburgh Trams team through onboard training

Posted on Wednesday 25 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Royal National Institute of Blind People Scotland (RNIB) recently visited Edinburgh Trams’  Gogar Depot to speak to a group of staff from across the business and to run a practical workshop to help to improve the understanding of the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Xero adverts in the West Midlands and Manchester

Posted on Tuesday 24 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

The recent pattern of the same adverts appearing on trams on both the West Midlands Metro and Manchester Metrolink has continued with Xero taking out contracts on both systems within a couple of days of each other. The trams to … Continue reading →

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Supertram upgrade tramstop advertising with new, bright eco-friendly posters

Posted on Tuesday 24 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

South Yorkshire Supertram and Global (the Media & Entertainment group) have completed a major upgrade of the tram network’s 6-sheet advertising estate. This has seen a new generation of high-quality, energy-efficient LED-lit posters installed across the network.

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UKTram attend Interchange 2026

Posted on Tuesday 24 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

UKTram recently attended Interchange 2026 which was held at Manchester Central on 3rd and 4th March. This is considered to be the leading meeting place for the integrated transport infrastructure community and it saw clients, decision makers and industry experts … Continue reading →

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555 030 enters service on the Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Monday 23 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Its been a quieter week of fleet changes on the Tyne and Wear Metro with none of the Metrocars departing for scrap. But that doesn’t mean there have been no changes as we have still managed to see another of … Continue reading →

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Decision on return of horse trams to the Sea Terminal set to be made in May

Posted on Monday 23 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

We could be just a couple of months away from knowing whether the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway will be extended back towards the Sea Terminal after an amended motion in Tynwald put a deadline of May for a debate on … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: Cardiff 131

Posted on Monday 23 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “15 Years Apart” we again feature a tram in two different locations – as we include images of Cardiff 131 at Beamish and Crich.

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: Beamish – Blackpool 31

Posted on Sunday 22 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

We continue our look at the heritage trams which have run in 2026 and we remain at Beamish for this latest article with a review of Blackpool 31.

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Badly parked cars and vans to blame for blocking Croydon tram tracks

Posted on Sunday 22 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

New figures released by Transport for London (TfL) have shown that the London Trams network has been delayed by other road users blocking the tracks at least once a month, for most months since November 2019.

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West Midlands Metro host International Women’s Day event

Posted on Sunday 22 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

To mark International Women’s Day on Sunday 9th March 2026, West Midlands Metro held an inspiring event which celebrated this year’s theme #GiveToGain, and recognised the invaluable contributions of women across the organisation.

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South Yorkshire Mayor claims Supertram losing £1,700 a week due to fare dodging

Posted on Sunday 22 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Oliver Coppard, the Mayor of South Yorkshire, recently claimed that South Yorkshire Supertram are losing £1,700 a week because of fare dodging, although the SYMCA have confirmed that this isn’t all deliberate with some down to the fact that conductors … Continue reading →

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Another piece of history goes in Blackpool as old tracks removed

Posted on Saturday 21 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Tracks which have remained disused for a number of years have been removed in Blackpool as part of the development of the Foxhall and Blundell Street areas of the town. Included in the rails which have been removed is the … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Amsterdam Works Car H9

Posted on Saturday 21 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

We go “Around the World in Trams” again and we remain in Amsterdam for a view of another Works Car.

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