Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: Ashton New Road

Posted on Sunday 26 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

We are back here with another installment of “Manchester Metrolink Then & Now” taking a look at photos of the same location both during construction and after trams started to run.

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Trams to run in Blackpool on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day!

Posted on Sunday 26 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

For the first time in a number of years the Blackpool Tramway will be running a service on both Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. This news comes as Blackpool Transport announce their Christmas and New Year period services on … Continue reading →

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Tyne and Wear Metro continues to struggle with performance

Posted on Sunday 26 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Tyne and Wear Metro is in a bit of a holding pattern at the moment as they wait for the introduction of their new trains whilst trying to maintain the 40 year old vehicles which continue to show their … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 26th November 2023

Posted on Sunday 26 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its a trip to London with our photos this week as we feature two sets of images – one from the Docklands Light Railway and the other from London Tramlink:

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In Pictures: Another tram arrives at Dudley

Posted on Saturday 25 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

Over the past roughly 12 months we have been used to seeing trams move to the Dudley Very Light Rail Innovation Centre as its been the base for repairs to be undertaken on some of the Urbos3 trams to solve … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Stuttgart 276

Posted on Saturday 25 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

We have time for one more photo from Stuttgart before we move on to our next location in “Around the World in Trams”.

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In Pictures: A look at some of 2023’s Metrolink advertising liveries

Posted on Saturday 25 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

2023 has been another year of a varied selection of all over adverts being carried on trams in the Manchester Metrolink fleet. Whilst we have featured most of these at some point during the year there have been a small … Continue reading →

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Luas tram attacked in Dublin disturbances

Posted on Saturday 25 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

One of the Alstom Citadis trams which operate the service on Dublin’s Luas tram network has become a casualty of the disturbances which took place in the city centre on the night of Thursday 23rd November. The disturbances happened after … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 232 waits for repairs in Nottingham

Posted on Friday 24 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

Back on 12th June 2023, Nottingham Express Transit 232 derailed at Bulwell in an incident which is currently being investigated by the RAIB. The tram hasn’t been seen in service since and is currently stored in the yard at Wilkinson … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams service suspended to Newhaven

Posted on Friday 24 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

A potential fault has been discovered on the overhead line equipment between Ocean Terminal and Newhaven leading to the tram service between these stops being suspended from the start of service on Friday 24th November. Edinburgh Trams made the announcement … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Glasgow 1297 & Sheffield 510

Posted on Friday 24 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

We stay at Crich for this week’s “Picture in Time” but where last time out we were in 1979, this time we go back about another five years.

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Big Heritage confirm their commitment to trams at the Wirral Transport Museum

Posted on Thursday 23 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

A few days ago we reported on the news that Wirral Council and Big Heritage CIC had concluded their deal which would see the latter take over the running of the Wirral Transport Museum on a 28 year lease. This … Continue reading →

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Seaton Tramway win again at the Devon Tourism Awards

Posted on Thursday 23 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Seaton Tramway are once again celebrating after they walked away with four awards at the 14th Devon Tourism Awards, held on 16th November at Torquay’s Riviera International Conference Centre.

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UKTram appoint new Chair

Posted on Thursday 23 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

Stephen Edwards has been appointed as the new Chair of UKTram, the organisation that represents the country’s light rail sector. Stephen joins the organisation with a successful background in strategic development, business planning and operations management, most recently as Executive … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 52 completes the Urbos100 order for the West Midlands Metro

Posted on Wednesday 22 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

Wednesday 22nd November saw the last of the current confirmed order of CAF Urbos100 trams for the West Midlands Metro with 52 arriving at Wednesbury Depot. This concludes the delivery of all 21 in the order, a process which started … Continue reading →

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Metro 4001 takes to the stage – kind of!

Posted on Wednesday 22 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

If you went to Newcastle’s Live Theatre to see a performance of Gerry and Sewell you may have been in for a surprise as on stage there is a full-sized replica of original Metrocar 4001! Finished off in the original … Continue reading →

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Big Heritage take over running of Wirral Transport Museum

Posted on Tuesday 21 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

Wirral Council have confirmed that Big Heritage Community Interest Company (CIC) have officially taken over the running of the Wirral Transport Museum on a 28 year lease. Negotiations between the two parties have been ongoing for some time but have … Continue reading →

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Sting goes for a ride on the Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Tuesday 21 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

When you’re given the Freedom of North Tyneside what’s the best way to get there to collect the award? Travel on the Tyne and Wear Metro of course! That’s exactly how music legend Sting travelled (after initially heading the wrong … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 33 on test in the West Midlands

Posted on Monday 20 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

The latest tram to have been returned to Wednesbury after repairs at Dudley is now back on the road to return having started tests on the mainline. 33 has been back at Wednesbury since 11th August 2023 when it was … Continue reading →

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New report says Tramway Terrace is repairable

Posted on Monday 20 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

From it will have to be demolished, to we’re have another survey on it, to it is repairable after all – its been a bit of a mixed month for the historic Tramway Terrace in Douglas. The latest on the … Continue reading →

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