Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Heaton Park Tramway announces closure until 2025

Posted on Tuesday 3 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

The Heaton Park Tramway season has come to a premature end after the announcement that they won’t be able to operate trams again until 2025. This early end to the season is immediate and does mean that the previously advertised … Continue reading →

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New City of Edinburgh Council Transport and Environment Convener appointed

Posted on Tuesday 3 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

Cllr Stephen Jenkinson has been appointed as the new Transport and Environment Convener on the City of Edinburgh Council. Cllr Jenkinson replaces Scott Arthur who became MP for Edinburgh South West at the recent UK general election.

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In Pictures: Three full sized trams plus lots of models at Heaton Park!

Posted on Monday 2 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 31st August saw a Model Tram exhibition at the Heaton Park Tramway with displays available for the public to view inside the museum building (Middleton Road tram depot). And of course it wasn’t just about small scale trams as … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams, LRSSB and UK Tram celebrate award nominations

Posted on Monday 2 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

The annual Global Light Rail Awards is a little over a month away and details of nominees is starting to come through. Edinburgh Trams, the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board and UK Tram have announced they have received nominations.

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Out and About: West Midlands Metro in Birmingham City Centre – April 2024

Posted on Monday 2 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

Here we are with another “Out and About” with Birmingham City Centre the location this time out.

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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: Princess Street

Posted on Sunday 1 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

We return to “Manchester Metrolink Then & Now” after a brief break last week and we are again on 2CC in Manchester City Centre.

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80,000 passenger journeys to Blackpool North Station in first two months

Posted on Sunday 1 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Council have confirmed that in the first two months of operation, the Blackpool North Railway Station extension of the tramway has seen over 80,000 journeys which have either started or ended at the newest terminus on the 139 year … Continue reading →

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Events this week…

Posted on Sunday 1 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

With Tramtastic! at Heaton Park Tramway now cancelled and with school holidays coming to an end its a fairly quiet week although Crich will have a Steampunk Weekend.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 1st September 2024

Posted on Sunday 1 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

This week we have the final part of a collection of photos from the Isle of Man with this set concentrating on the final four days of the Manx Heritage Transport Festival and the day after too!

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Isle of Man Diary: 25th July to 6th August 2024

Posted on Sunday 1 September 2024 by Gareth Prior

To accompany the trio of Photo Galleries recently added to the website this article is a diary showing what British Trams Online contributor David Mee saw during his stay on the Isle of Man between 25th July and 6th August, … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours Enhanced Weekend August Bank Holiday

Posted on Saturday 31 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

The August Bank Holiday weekend saw the latest Enhanced Weekend take place in Blackpool with another hop-on, hop-off  heritage tram timetable in operation. This saw five trams run on each of the three days of the weekend, which included the … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Valenciennes 02

Posted on Saturday 31 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

On the last day of August it’s the last of our random locations for “Around the World in Trams”.

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In Pictures: Trams passing on Holme Lane

Posted on Saturday 31 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

With the single line platform at Malin Bridge its not often that you get the chance to see trams passing on the short branch from Hillsborough to Malin Bridge. But with the increased frequencies currently running on what is normally … Continue reading →

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Dates and first details for Manx Heritage Transport Festival 2025 announced!

Posted on Saturday 31 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

Now here is a nice early date for your diary (does anyone have a 2025 diary handy yet?!)! Isle of Man Transport have announced the dates of the 2025 Manx Heritage Transport Festival and its going to be another packed … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: A look at the new adverts on Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Friday 30 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

A few days ago we reported that Edinburgh Trams pair 269 and 273 had received new/revised adverts and in this pictorial article we take a look at the new looks for the duo.

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Metrolink Special Purpose Vehicle to be sold in Sealed Bid Auction

Posted on Friday 30 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

KeolisAmey Metrolink have confirmed that the Special Purpose Vehicle, numbered 1027, which has been part of the Metrolink fleet since delivered new in 1991 is to be sold by way of a sealed bid auction. As first reported on these … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Works Car 5

Posted on Friday 30 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

We have one final black and white image from Blackpool for you in this edition of “Picture in Time”.

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Big Heritage progress with plans for Wirral Transport Museum – and Tramway

Posted on Thursday 29 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

It has been nine months since it was confirmed that Big Heritage had taken on the lease of the Wirral Transport Museum (a 28 year lease was signed) and that they remained committed to also returning trams to the short … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: An update from Supertram’s rail replacement work

Posted on Thursday 29 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

We take another trip to Sheffield as we view the latest progress on the rail replacement works taking place on the Supertram system. The final 2024 phase of work is taking place along Middlewood Road with old rails being removed … Continue reading →

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Safety critical reminder for anyone working near Edinburgh Trams network

Posted on Thursday 29 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

Anyone planning to work close to tram tracks in Edinburgh is being reminded that they must obtain advance permission to carry out any activity. This ensures not only their own safety but also the wellbeing of passengers and Edinburgh Trams … Continue reading →

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