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Events this week…

Posted on Sunday 4 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

There is an eclectic mix of events at UK tramways over the next week. The themes this week include Lego, Fish and Chips, Pirates, the 1950s and 1960s, Bird Watching, the emergency services and dinosaurs!

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 4th August 2024

Posted on Sunday 4 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

Double photos from Steven Hughes with visits to Nottingham Express Transit and West Midlands Metro:

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In Pictures: Supertram Blue route goes to Herdings Park

Posted on Saturday 3 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

We saw earlier this week in an article how Blue route trams on the South Yorkshire Supertram network are currently working through to Herdings Park with trackworks taking place beyond Gleadless Townend preventing them from getting to Halfway as they … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Den Haag 1144

Posted on Saturday 3 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

During the month of August the theme for “Around the World in Trams” is that there isn’t one! Rather than sticking in just the one location we will darting around Europe to take a look at photos taken over the … Continue reading →

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Minor derailment on the Volk’s Electric Railway

Posted on Saturday 3 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

There was a minor derailment on the Volk’s Electric Railway on Tuesday 30th July. Car 4 came off the rails with initial reports suggesting that the cause was at least in part caused by the heat being experienced on the … Continue reading →

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LRSSB appoint new researcher

Posted on Saturday 3 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board have appointed a new research coordinator as they continue to boost efforts to drive innovation across the tram and light rail sector. The LRSSB’s remit is to enhance all aspects of light rail … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Unusual destinations on Metrolink

Posted on Friday 2 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

As we have reported on these pages in recent weeks, revised services have been operating across the Manchester Metrolink network recently. Firstly, came the land movement at Derker which meant trams couldn’t go beyond Oldham Mumps and then a couple … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams issue reminder over no bikes during Festival

Posted on Friday 2 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams have reminded passengers on the network that throughout the Edinburgh Festival period bikes will not be able to be carried on board because of the increased number of passengers using the trams.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool OMO 11

Posted on Friday 2 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

For the next few weeks we will head back to Blackpool as “Picture in Time” continues.

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In Pictures: Supertram move the crowds to Tramlines

Posted on Thursday 1 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

The South Yorkshire Supertram came into its own again over the weekend of Friday 26th to Sunday 28th July with Tramlines taking place once at Hillsborough Park. This is a music festival and is a very popular event with those … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Tram stops short of North Station

Posted on Thursday 1 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

Aside from the controversial timetable and cancellations owing to staff shortages, the introduction of the Blackpool Tramway extension to North Station has been relatively quiet with no big incidents reported. Tuesday 30th July did see a minor incident thought which … Continue reading →

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Metro ticket holders to get discounts on top attractions in Birmingham

Posted on Thursday 1 August 2024 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro have announced another partnership which will enable tram ticket holders to enjoy discounts at top attractions in the city. They have teamed up with Merlin Entertainments Ltd to provide up to 25% off when visiting National SeaLife … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Busy day at Ingliston on Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Wednesday 31 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

As is so often the case when there are big events at Murrayfield Stadium, Saturday 20th July 2024 was a busy day for the Edinburgh Trams system. This time it was down to a big pre-season friendly football match between … Continue reading →

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Quiz time! Can you name this tram?

Posted on Wednesday 31 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Here’s a summer brain teaser for you. Read on below for the chance to get the respect of other readers of these pages!

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New Metro train takes centre stage at children’s play village

Posted on Wednesday 31 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

We may still be waiting for the first of the new trains to enter on the Tyne and Wear Metro but children in the region will be able to get a taste of what to expect with a scale model … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Summer trackwork continues in Manchester City Centre

Posted on Tuesday 30 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Essential work is underway on Manchester Metrolink with rail replacement taking place in the city centre. The latest phase of work started on Wednesday 24th July and will see almost a month of service changes with the completion date set … Continue reading →

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Service pattern confirmed for next phase of Supertram works

Posted on Tuesday 30 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

The second phase of improvement works on the South Yorkshire Supertram network will get underway on Saturday 3rd August with work taking place around Hollinsend and Herdings Park leading to more service changes.

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NET team up with Nottingham Trent University to support students

Posted on Tuesday 30 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit have announced an ongoing partnership with Nottingham Trent University (NTU) which will provide support for students at the university in their future careers. Over the last academic year NET have worked with three university departments to set … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams latest advert supports Team GB ahead of the Olympics

Posted on Monday 29 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

With the Paris Olympics now underway, one of Team GB’s supporters have taken out an advert on Edinburgh Trams to show their support for the athletes who are hoping to bring home meals during the two week sporting spectacle.

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In Pictures: Trackwork underway on Supertram

Posted on Monday 29 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

The first (of three) phase of summer rail replacement work (improvement works as the publicity tells us) on the South Yorkshire Supertram network got underway on Saturday 20th July. This part of the works is seeing track replaced on White … Continue reading →

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