Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: West Midlands Metro trackwork preparation

Posted on Wednesday 14 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

Construction work on the West Midlands Metro is hardly outstanding news as with various extensions still being built it’s a matter of course that it will be happening. But alongside the work on expanding the system there is also some … Continue reading →

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Tyne and Wear Metro line closure: 17th to 23rd February 2024

Posted on Wednesday 14 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

Article updated 17/02/2024 with addition of photo of engineering vehicles at Airport. There will be no Tyne and Wear Metro services running between South Gosforth and the Airport for seven days as work takes place to renew track and overhead … Continue reading →

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Just another West Midlands Metro tram move

Posted on Tuesday 13 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

Can you remember when it was ground breaking news that a modern tram was to be moved on the back of a lorry? Those days have well and truly gone thanks to the continued shuffle of trams on the West … Continue reading →

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Another broken rail impacts services – this time in Sheffield

Posted on Tuesday 13 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

Article updated 15/02/2024 with update on bus replacement and expected reopening date. With Manchester Metrolink services still being affected by a broken rail at Victoria, another UK tramway reports a “rail break” which has meant that there has been a … Continue reading →

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Metro performance creeps up again

Posted on Tuesday 13 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

The last performance period of 2023 (and into early 2024) has given a rare increase in the punctuality of trains on the Tyne and Wear Metro (at least in recent times) with the figures increasing by 20%.

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In Pictures: Another Edinburgh Trams advert update

Posted on Monday 12 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

You take your eyes off of Edinburgh Trams for a minute and suddenly there are even more adverts! In this article we take a look at a not previously mentioned advert which is now being carried by 269 along with … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More large numbers on the West Midlands Metro!

Posted on Monday 12 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

We’ve already seen it with Urbos100 55 on the West Midlands Metro but now its not so unique as sister tram 44 is now also running with large fleet numbers at one end. The tram has presumably had a bit … Continue reading →

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Out and About: More from Blackpool Tramway – December 2023

Posted on Monday 12 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

Another trip to Blackpool for this latest set of “Out and About” photos.

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Stop by Stop London Trams: Beckenham Junction & Elmers End lines – Beckenham Road

Posted on Sunday 11 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

Having started another series of “Stop by Stop” last week with a look at stops on the London Trams Beckenham Junction and Elmers End lines we continue here as we set off on our way from Beckenham Junction.

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3081 back to full fleet livery

Posted on Sunday 11 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

Another livery change from Manchester to report on as 3081 returns to standard fleet livery. The tram had been carrying a partial advert livery for Brief Encounter at the Royal Exchange Theatre but with this production now having closed those … Continue reading →

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Did someone say Christmas? Seaton Tramway’s Polar Express Tram Ride tickets go on sale

Posted on Sunday 11 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

Its never too early to think about Christmas, apparently, and the Seaton Tramway are certainly of that mindset as tickets for their popular Polar Express Tram Ride have gone on sale! Running for a month in the lead up to … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 11th February 2024

Posted on Sunday 11 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

We go overseas for this week’s set of photos as its a trip to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum:

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Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours announce plans for 2024

Posted on Saturday 10 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

When it was announced last year that Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours would be taking a break once the Illuminations were over in January it was mentioned that things would start to run again from Easter and now full details have … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Bendigo 15

Posted on Saturday 10 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

Another edition of “Around the World in Trams” as we continue to look at trams operating in the Bendigo.

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How does the Stourbridge Shuttle work?

Posted on Saturday 10 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

Have you ever wondered how the Stourbridge Shuttle works? Now being billed as the only Very Light Rail (VLR) system in the UK, operators of the shuttle service (which links Stourbridge Junction and Stourbridge Town) Pre Metro are trying to … Continue reading →

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Man charged with arson over Luas fire

Posted on Saturday 10 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

A 61 year old man has been charged with arson over a fire which destroyed a tram in Dublin City Centre during riots in November 2023.

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In Pictures: 267 receives new advert in Edinburgh

Posted on Friday 9 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

267 is no longer saying Hello Fresh on Edinburgh Trams as it has received new adverts for BT and their support of Scottish Rugby. This marks the return to advertising on the trams for BT with the company last having … Continue reading →

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Volk’s Electric Railway to run this weekend!

Posted on Friday 9 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

The Volk’s Electric Railway is usually closed to the public from October until Easter but this weekend (10th and 11th February) will see rare winter operation. It has been announced that services will run between 1000 and 1500 on Saturday … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Krefeld 412 & 41

Posted on Friday 9 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

“Picture in Time” moves away from Blackpool for the next few weeks and this time the theme is, well there is no theme as anything goes! We’ll be delving back in time to see a random selection of trams at … Continue reading →

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Connection between old and new on West Midlands Metro reaches the end

Posted on Thursday 8 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

Construction of the structure which will allow trams to run onto the new West Midlands Metro line to Dudley and Brierley Hill from the current line between Birmingham and Wolverhampton is reaching a conclusion, as seen in a recent site … Continue reading →

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