Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Metrolink disruption on 1CC after panto damage

Posted on Wednesday 13 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink services running on the First City Crossing via Market Street and Shudehill were suspended during the evening of Saturday 9th December after a piece of tarpaulin got caught in the pantograph of a tram at Market Street.

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The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! J is for Just Eat adverts

Posted on Wednesday 13 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

We did say that some letters were easier to come up with a theme then others and the letter J is the first of those where we struggled a little bit!

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In Pictures: New advert for Edinburgh Trams 277

Posted on Tuesday 12 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

The latest new advert on a tram in Edinburgh has been applied to the highest numbered tram in the fleet with 277 the recipient. The advert is for Port of Leith Distillery and is of the “Edinburgh” style rather than … Continue reading →

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TfGM launch new campaign against poor parking

Posted on Tuesday 12 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Transport for Greater Manchester have launched another new campaign – this time its against poor parking which they say impacts other motorists, pedestrians and public transport users. This includes cars being parked too close to tram lines causing delays to … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: Leeds 6/Hull 96

Posted on Tuesday 12 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Today “15 Years Apart” features a tram which has had a change of identity between 2008 and 2023.

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New Chair appointed at Midland Metro Limited

Posted on Monday 11 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Phil Hewitt has been appointed as the new Chair of Midland Metro Limited (MML), the operator of the ever expanding West Midlands Metro network. Mr Hewitt has over 30 years experience in senior roles across the light rail sector and … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams – late July 2023

Posted on Monday 11 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

“Out and About” takes a quick walk along part of the Edinburgh Trams route.

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The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! I is for Isle of Man

Posted on Monday 11 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

For the letter I it’s a bit of a two for the price of one as we head to the Isle of Man and include two systems in one photo.

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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: Cambrian Street

Posted on Sunday 10 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Back to Manchester for another edition of “Then & Now” as we take another look at how things were and are now at Cambrian Street.

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Edinburgh Trams launch new cyclist safety campaign

Posted on Sunday 10 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams have launched another safety campaign which is urging cyclists to take extra care when riding close to the tram network. The campaign comes with the darker winter months in full swing, at a time when more safety incidents … Continue reading →

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The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! H is for Heaton Park Tramway

Posted on Sunday 10 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Reaching the letter H we go to Manchester for what is the only true preserved tramway in the country.

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British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2023 – Voting Now Open!

Posted on Sunday 10 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Thank you to all those who took the time to send in nominations for the British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2023 – your ideas have helped us to form a shortlist as (for the first time) we look … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 10th December 2023

Posted on Sunday 10 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Off to the West Midlands this week for more photos:

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In Pictures: Winter tram movements at Crich

Posted on Saturday 9 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Although the Crich Tramway Village is closed to the public until March that does not mean that the site is all locked up and that nothing is happening. In fact that has been far from the case with work continuing … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Port de Soller 20

Posted on Saturday 9 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

We continue “Around the World in Trams” with another photo from the Port de Soller tramway.

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Public consultation to take place on proposed light rail line to Stourbridge

Posted on Saturday 9 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Pre Metro Operations Limited – operator of the Stourbridge to Stourbridge Junction service – have just started another public consultation of the proposed “Dasher” service which would run between Stourbridge and Brierley Hill. Since previous research was conducted the West … Continue reading →

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The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! G is for Great Orme Tramway

Posted on Saturday 9 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

We go into Wales for the first time in this series as we reach the letter G.

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Nexus apprentices get training underway as more are recruited

Posted on Saturday 9 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Nexus’ 2023 cohort of apprentices are now settling into their training programmes and not ones to rest of their laurels Nexus have now started recruitment for next year’s intake. Nine people started their training in September, in a variety of … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Cars v the West Midlands Metro

Posted on Friday 8 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

On a disappointingly regular basis we report on Tram v Car (or other road vehicles) collisions on many different tram systems across the British Isles. One which seems to have been in the wars a fair amount in recent months … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manchester Metrolink 1002

Posted on Friday 8 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

We continue our latest series of “Picture in Time” with another image from the 1990s of Manchester Metrolink.

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