Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Pedestrian hit by tram in Nottingham

Posted on Saturday 9 March 2024 by Gareth Prior

A pedestrian was hit by a tram in Nottingham City Centre on Tuesday 5th March near to the Royal Centre tramstop. The incident happened at around 1800 and saw NET services suspended between Royal Centre and Old Market for just … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Metrolink advert liveries

Posted on Friday 8 March 2024 by Gareth Prior

We’ve been reporting over the past few weeks of various new advert liveries which have been applied to trams in Manchester and in this article we have a round-up of photo of some of them – whilst also bringing news … Continue reading →

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Women inspire Inclusion at West Midlands Metro

Posted on Friday 8 March 2024 by Gareth Prior

With International Women’s Day taking place this month West Midlands Metro are looking to inspire women to consider a career in light rail ahead of further expansion of the network. To achieve this they are celebrating the contribution already made … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Sunderland 16

Posted on Friday 8 March 2024 by Gareth Prior

We return to Beamish for a second week in a row as “Picture in Time” continues looking back at images from the past.

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West Midlands Metro drivers to get another 13.5% pay rise

Posted on Thursday 7 March 2024 by Gareth Prior

Tram drivers on West Midlands Metro are set to enjoy a pay increase of 13.5% from 1st April 2024 after the successful conclusion of negotiations between Unite the Union and the operator of the tramway.

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Metrolink bike trial gets underway

Posted on Thursday 7 March 2024 by Gareth Prior

A supervised trial to test whether bikes and non-standatd cycles can be taken safely on Manchester Metrolink has launched. This comes after agreement by the Bee Network Committee in January and is being described as a “guided pilot” with only … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: New full wrap on Edinburgh Trams 273

Posted on Wednesday 6 March 2024 by Gareth Prior

Did you think it had gone a bit too quiet with new adverts in Edinburgh? Will don’t worry as we can now report on a new advert – and its another full wrap with 273 swapping OVO Energy for Uniqlo.

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UKTram back inclusion and diversity

Posted on Wednesday 6 March 2024 by Gareth Prior

UKTram’s Managing Director has urged male colleagues to think how they can contribute to making the sector an even more inclusive place to work. James Hammett recently attended a Women in Transport event which focused on ways men can support … Continue reading →

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Crich delay opening for a week as 2024 trams revealed

Posted on Tuesday 5 March 2024 by Gareth Prior

If you’ve been waiting for your tram fix at the home of the National Tramway Museum at Crich you’ll have to be a bit more patient as its been announced that the first trams won’t be running for an additional … Continue reading →

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Seaton win more awards!

Posted on Tuesday 5 March 2024 by Gareth Prior

Its becoming a bit of a habit for the Seaton Tramway – and its not a bad habit to have! – winning awards at various different ceremonies around the southwest of England and beyond. The latest success has come at … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3028 gets its first advert

Posted on Monday 4 March 2024 by Gareth Prior

The recent influx of new adverts on trams in the UK shows no signs of abating with another tram in Manchester now carrying vinyls instead of standard fleet livery. 3028 is the tram and it’s a first for it as … Continue reading →

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Boy hit by tram in Nottingham

Posted on Monday 4 March 2024 by Gareth Prior

This article was updated 6/3/24 with further details and an update on the age of the person hit. A 11 year old boy has been taken to hospital with serious injuries when he was hit by a tram after falling … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Beamish – January 2024

Posted on Monday 4 March 2024 by Gareth Prior

An early 2024 visit to Beamish for this edition of “Out and About”.

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

Posted on Sunday 3 March 2024 by Gareth Prior

Today in “Stop by Stop” we turn away from the railway as we’re onto double track tramway having reached Harrington Road.

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West Midlands Metro customer satisfaction survey results revealed

Posted on Sunday 3 March 2024 by Gareth Prior

For the first time since the pandemic, at the end of 2023 West Midlands Metro ran a customer satisfaction survey where they sought feedback from over 1,500 customers on the network. It was conducted independently by Transport for West Midlands … Continue reading →

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Transport Minister visits Very Light Rail Innovation Centre

Posted on Sunday 3 March 2024 by Gareth Prior

Huw Merriman, Minister of State for Rail and HS2, recently visited the Very Light Rail Innovation Centre in Dudley as he got a taste of what the future of light rail transport looks like.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 3rd March 2024

Posted on Sunday 3 March 2024 by Gareth Prior

More archive photos for you this week – Midland Metro the subject this time:

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Bournemouth tram heads to auction

Posted on Saturday 2 March 2024 by Gareth Prior

A tram which once ran on Bournemouth Corporation Tramways is heading to auction. No. 113 has been in use as an office by Plankbridge (a firm who specialise in making and restoring shepherd’s huts) for around a decade but they … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Vienna 123+405

Posted on Saturday 2 March 2024 by Gareth Prior

The March location for “Around the World in Trams” will be the Austrian city of Vienna.

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NET raise over £11,500 for Nottingham community groups

Posted on Saturday 2 March 2024 by Gareth Prior

As with many companies, Nottingham Express Transit support charities throughout the year and they have recently revealed that in 2023 that raised £11,573 in funds for local community groups, charities and initiatives.

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