Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Out and About: Manchester Metrolink – February 2024

Posted on Monday 29 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

In today’s “Out and About” we head into Manchester City Centre to see a colourful advert.

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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: G-Mex ramp

Posted on Sunday 28 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Time for another “Manchester Metrolink Then & Now” and we remain in the city centre once more.

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In Pictures: Newcastle 102 returns to service!

Posted on Sunday 28 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Article updated 28/7/24 with photos and video link. Newcastle 102 has carried its first normal passengers since 2000 with it entering service for the first time since overhaul at the Crich Tramway Village on Saturday 27th July 2024. It was … Continue reading →

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Events this week…

Posted on Sunday 28 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Its one of the big events of the year coming this week as all heritage tram eyes are on the Isle of Man for the annual Transport Festival.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 28th July 2024

Posted on Sunday 28 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

We head to Fleetwood Tram Sunday (and the Blackpool Tramway) for this week’s set of photos:

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In Pictures: Trams swap between Worksop and Wednesbury

Posted on Saturday 27 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Friday 26th July was another swap day for West Midlands Metro with 27 coming back from Worksop whilst 37 left Wednesbury Depot for a second spell of off site storage.

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Around the World in Trams: Belgian Coast Tram 6139 & 6118

Posted on Saturday 27 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

For the final time “Around the World in Trams” features the Belgian Coast Tram.

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Collaboration key to continuing to increase tram safety

Posted on Saturday 27 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Delegates attending the UK Light Rail Conference have heard how tramway’s across the country are making huge strides towards an even safer future thanks to a collaborative approach. This has helped to drive down accident risks and reduced sector costs … Continue reading →

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UKTram: New government represents golden opportunity for UK light rail sector

Posted on Saturday 27 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

UKTram – the body who represent the UK tram and light sector – have said that the change of government will represent a golden opportunity for the sector to refocus on its immediate challenges ahead of longer-term goals. The new … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams staff to be balloted on strike action

Posted on Friday 26 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Unite the Union have called a ballot for strike action at Edinburgh Trams over late running trams which are causing staff to miss their comfort breaks. The result is expected to lead to strike action as a previous consultative ballot … Continue reading →

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Major works to take place on Tyne & Wear Metro at end of August

Posted on Friday 26 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

No trains will run on the Tyne and Wear Metro between Wallsend and St James for nine days in late August to allow for a £1.7 million programme of bridge and tunnel modernisation work. The line will be closed from … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2535

Posted on Friday 26 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

For the last time in this series of “Picture in Time” we are going to South London for a photo of the Croydon Tramlink system in 2008.

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In Pictures: One new advert and several removed in Manchester

Posted on Thursday 25 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

One of the big advantages of the vinyl wrap adverts we are used to seeing on tramways across the country now is that it takes very little effort to remove them once contracts are over which means in many places … Continue reading →

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Data Analyst boost for LRSSB team

Posted on Thursday 25 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) have announced the appointment of an experienced data analyst to help further drive risk reduction in safety across the sector. Danish Malik joins the organisation with a wealth of experience across several … Continue reading →

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All-night trams back for Edinburgh Festival

Posted on Thursday 25 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams will once again run trams throughout the night on Fridays and Saturdays during August as the city becomes alive with festival season. This service has proved to be popular in the past and will see trams running every … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Fleetwood Tram Sunday

Posted on Wednesday 24 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Having missed last year because of a poor weather forecast, and almost being cancelled outright this year before it was rescued, Fleetwood Tram Sunday took place on Sunday 21st July. Whilst not being the event it once was, it does … Continue reading →

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Repair works to start on Rochdale line

Posted on Wednesday 24 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Transport for Greater Manchester have confirmed that works to repair the damage caused by the land movement near Derker, which has meant trams have been unable to run between Oldham Mumps and Rochdale Town Centre since 10th July, is now … Continue reading →

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Natural Seaton Festival returns this weekend

Posted on Wednesday 24 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

The Natural Seaton Festival is back this coming weekend with the aim being to place a spotlight on the precious natural environment. Taking place on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July the event includes entertainment, retail and music to keep … Continue reading →

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Metrolink strikes off after new pay deal agreed

Posted on Tuesday 23 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

The planned three day strike due to take place on Manchester Metrolink later this week has been called off after Unite and KeolisAmey Metrolink reached an agreement over a new pay deal. Workers were due to take industrial action between … Continue reading →

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Revised NET service for Nottinghamshire Pride

Posted on Tuesday 23 July 2024 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit will operate a revised service on Saturday 27th July to allow people to get to the Nottinghamshire Pride event as well as ensuring the Pride March can take place safely.

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