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London Trams strikes suspended
Unite the Union members employed as engineers on London Trams will not be going on strike later this month after all with the union agreeing to suspend the planned action after Transport for London “agreed to engage in meaningful talks”.
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New trams for Supertram as it returns to public control?
Friday 22nd March was a momentous day for the South Yorkshire Supertram network as it returned to public control after the end of 27 years of Stagecoach operation. On the day of the change there were various media appearances and … Continue reading
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Another delay for trams at Crich
It has been announced that the delay to the start of tram services for 2024 at the Crich Tramway Village will continue with work on the electrical supply still ongoing. At the moment there is no definite date for the … Continue reading
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Picture in Time: Stagecoach Supertram 110
In this latest edition of “Picture in Time” we head back to South Yorkshire for another Stagecoach operated Supertram image.
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In Pictures: 3015 returns to service in Manchester
3015, one of the trams which has been on the long-term “out of service” list for Manchester Metrolink, returned to service on Tuesday 19th March 2024. This was the first time it had been used in service since 21st January … Continue reading
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London Trams strikes announced
Services on London Trams – which were already set to be disrupted owing to engineering works from the end of this month – are set to be further after it was announced that members from Unite the Union who maintain … Continue reading
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20 acts of kindness for NET’s 20th birthday
On 9th March 2004 Nottingham Express Transit welcomed its first passengers as services began between Station Street and Hucknall/Phoenix Park. Now 20 years on and as part of the now expanded network’s 20th birthday celebrations they have launched a “20 … Continue reading
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In Pictures: Groundworks continue on Dudley extension
It’s a line we’re promised by those in power that will be opening by the end of this year but as we approach a third of the year having happened there still remains a lot of work to be completed … Continue reading
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NET performance remains steady
Its almost time for the Greater Nottingham Light Rail Transit Committee to meet again and as we know by now that also means that the latest operational report on Nottingham Express Transit is released. This includes points of interest such … Continue reading
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In Pictures: 272 receives another new advert
Its all change again for another tram in the Edinburgh Trams fleet as 272 receives a new advert. Scottish Water are now advertising on the tram with the partial advert replacing a full vinyl wrap for OVO Energy.
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West Midlands Metro announce their charity of the year for 2024
West Midlands Metro will be supporting Acorn’s Children’s Hospice as their Chairty of the Year for 2024 following an internal selection process.
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Manx Electric Railway starts its 131st season!
The Manx Electric Railway has become the latest tramway to start running for another year with the first public services taking place on Tuesday 12th March. This marks the 131st season of operation for the line between Derby Castle and … Continue reading
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Out and About: Stagecoach Supertram – January 2024
Into South Yorkshire for today’s edition of “Out and About” as we feature a couple of images taken around Hillsborough.
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Stop by Stop London Trams: Beckenham Junction & Elmers End lines – Elmers End
And on we go with our look at the tramstops on the London Trams network.
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Countdown to change of Supertram operator continues
Friday 22nd March will see a change of operator for the Supertram network as the newly formed company South Yorkshire Future Tram Limited (SYFTL) takes control of the network across Sheffield and the surrounding area. The company has been set-up … Continue reading
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London Trams revised service confirmed
As we reported a few weeks ago there is to be significant engineering works on the London Trams network which will necessitate a partial closure of the system for approximately four weeks from Friday 29th March 2024. The initial information … Continue reading
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What’s New on British Trams Online? 17th March 2024
Up to Edinburgh for this week’s photos:
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In Pictures: More trams receive ODAS equipment as testing underway
The project to fit the entire fleet of Blackpool Tramway Flexity2 trams with ODAS equipment is stepping up with 006 now having the cameras for this system fitted at both ends (previously it had only been treated at one end) … Continue reading
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Around the World in Trams: Vienna 671
Time for “Around the World in Trams” and we stay in Vienna.
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Nexus celebrates wins at the Rail Business Awards
Nexus have been rewarded for an excellent year of achievements by winning at the Rail Business Awards which took place last month in Manchester. This event is for the UK rail industry and highlights the achievements of railways across the … Continue reading
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