Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Open trams out this weekend both sides of Atlantic

Posted on Saturday 21 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

There could be the chance to enjoy rides of single deck open trams this weekend – but you’d probably be hard pressed to enjoy all of them! This weekend (21st and 22nd September) sees the annual Muni Heritage Weekend in … Continue reading →

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English light rail journeys increase again

Posted on Friday 20 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

In what is a mainly positive story, the latest Department for Transport figures have shown that passenger journeys being undertaken on English tram and light rail systems are continuing to increase and whilst they have still not yet got to … Continue reading →

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West Midlands Metro service change: 25th September to 2nd October

Posted on Friday 20 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

There will be a revised service running on the West Midlands Metro for just over a week as trams will not be allowed to operate past the International Conference Centre during the Conservative Party Conference, presumably for security reasons.

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Picture in Time: Seaton 12

Posted on Friday 20 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

We now move a long way south from our photos of Glasgow as we’re now in Seaton for more “Picture in Time”.

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Plans unveiled for tramway in Cardiff

Posted on Thursday 19 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

Transport for Wales and Cardiff Council have revealed plans for a new tramway linking Cardiff Central and Cardiff Bay with a 6 week public consultation now underway. This would be the first phase of Cardiff Crossrail and would be the … Continue reading →

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Derailment on Metrolink causes delays

Posted on Thursday 19 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

They say Friday 13th is unlucky and that was certainly the case for Manchester Metrolink in September when a tram derailed at Cornbrook leading to severe delays across the network whilst the tram was rerailed.

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Seaton Tramway volunteer driver lends voice to BBC drama “Nightsleeper”

Posted on Thursday 19 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

One of Seaton Tramway’s volunteer drivers, Matthew Streeton, can currently be heard in the new BBC One drama series “Nightsleeper”. Matthew is well known across the rail network in the UK as after having worked in the rail industry he … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Electric Tram Weekend at Crich

Posted on Wednesday 18 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September saw the annual enthusiast event take place at the Crich Tramway Village – this year titled Electric Tram Weekend. With 2024 marking the 60th anniversary of electric tram operation at the museum there was … Continue reading →

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Appeal launched over West Midlands Metro tram conductor assault

Posted on Wednesday 18 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

British Transport Police have launched an appeal for information after a tram conductor on the West Midlands Metro was assaulted. The assault happened on 20th July just before 2300 and saw the conductor repeatedly punched in the face as the … Continue reading →

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Teen completes his Metro ultra marathon

Posted on Wednesday 18 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

Charles McManus, 18 from North Shields, has successfully completed his ultra marathon which saw him visit all 60 stations on the Tyne and Wear Metro. Starting at 0300 from South Hylton he completed the 77 mile route just after 2030 … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Bluebird launched into service

Posted on Tuesday 17 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

Friday 13th September saw the latest tram to have had a major restoration at the Crich Tramway Village enter service with London County Council 1 (aka Bluebird) officially launched at a special event for supporters, members and other invited guests. … Continue reading →

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Adult Explorer Tickets at Seaton Tramway to get half price entry to Seaton Jurassic

Posted on Tuesday 17 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

Under the headline “Not Just for Kids! Adults love it too!” it has been announced that anyone buying an Adult Explorer Ticket to travel on the Seaton Tramway will be able to enjoy half priced admission to Jurassic Discovery Mondays … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro warning signs on tram doors

Posted on Tuesday 17 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

As part of the continued campaign across UK tram systems to improve safety in all ways, trams on the West Midlands Metro have recently received additional signage to make it clear to passengers what to expect.

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro Dudley extension construction update

Posted on Monday 16 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

Although we do now know that the West Midlands Metro extension to Dudley (which is supposed to phase one of an eventual extension which should at least get as far as Merry Hill and possibly Brierley Hill) has been delayed … Continue reading →

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Plans for Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours September Enhanced Weekend confirmed

Posted on Monday 16 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

The weekend of Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September will be the final chance to enjoy a “hop-on, hop-off” timetable on Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours with the standard 2024 output expected over both days.

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Out and About: Manchester Advert liveries – April 2024

Posted on Monday 16 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

The first few months of 2024 saw a number of advertising liveries appearing on Manchester Metrolink and in this edition of “Out and About” we take a look at a few.

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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: Barlow Moor Road

Posted on Sunday 15 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

Another outing to Manchester for “Then & Now” as we see images of Metrolink before and after the trams arrived.

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FOI request reveals over 100 collisions on Edinburgh Trams since opening

Posted on Sunday 15 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

A recent Freedom of Information (FOI) request made of Edinburgh Trams has revealed that since the system opened in May 2014 there have been 112 collisions with other road vehicles, four with cyclists and seven incidents involving pedestrians, leading to … Continue reading →

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West Midlands Metro confirm their nominations at Light Rail Awards

Posted on Sunday 15 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro are the latest organisation to confirm their nominations for the forthcoming Global Light Rail Awards. They’re up for awards in five categories – and this includes the prestigious UK Operator of the Year.

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Events this week…

Posted on Sunday 15 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

It’s a quiet week this coming week with just some of the usual events in Blackpool whilst at Crich you can enjoy a talk on moquette.

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