Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Out and About: Beamish – August 2023

Posted on Monday 20 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

In this latest “Out and About” we make a visit to Beamish to see what was in operation at the start of August – and find that four trams were running!

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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: Alan Turing Way

Posted on Sunday 19 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

It is time for another edition of “Manchester Metrolink Then & Now” as we continue to view a couple of photos of Metrolink lines during initial construction and after services began.

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In Pictures: The forgotten Blackpool Brush Car?

Posted on Sunday 19 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

With Brush Cars in the news again recently following the move of the Fylde Transport Trust’s 634 from Blackpool to the East Anglia Transport Museum we now take a look at what could be described as the forgotten Blackpool Brush … Continue reading →

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West Midlands Metro dogs on trams trial to end – but dogs to still travel until final decision made

Posted on Sunday 19 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Dogs on Trams pilot scheme which has allowed well behaved pet dogs to travel on West Midlands Metro services for a three month period is due to end on Wednesday 15th November. But before a final decision can be … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 19th November 2023

Posted on Sunday 19 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its back to the Isle of Man for our latest set of photos:

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In Pictures: Yes, even more new adverts in Edinburgh!

Posted on Saturday 18 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

You know how it goes by now. Edinburgh Trams and the ever changing adverts shows no signs of abating with not one but two new adverts having recently been seen on trams – one is a full vinyl wrap whilst … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Stuttgart 555

Posted on Saturday 18 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

Today “Around the World in Trams” again visits the German city of Stuttgart.

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Two million Metro journeys recorded on Pop Pay As You Go

Posted on Saturday 18 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

Over two million extra Tyne and Wear Metro journeys have been generated through Pop Pay As You Go according to new figures released by Nexus. With discounted single and day Metro fares available using Pop it is increasing in popularity … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams donates to the Poppy Appeal

Posted on Saturday 18 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams have donated £500 to the Scotland Poppy Appeal following acts of national remembrance over the weekend. The money donated will help veterans and serving members of the army, navy and air force receive the support they need.

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In Pictures: Double delivery delight for the East Anglia Transport Museum

Posted on Friday 17 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

Earlier this week we reported on how the Fylde Transport Trust’s Blackpool Brush Car 634 was on its way to the East Anglia Transport Museum but if that excitement wasn’t enough it can also be reported that they have a … Continue reading →

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Gosforth Depot sidings completed

Posted on Friday 17 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

Work on the major redevelopment/rebuild of the Tyne and Wear Metro Depot at Gosforth has hit another milestone with the completion of the final stabling sidings for the new fleet of trains currently being built by Stadler in Switzerland.

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Picture in Time: Sheffield 264

Posted on Friday 17 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

“Picture in Time” is back with another visit to the Crich Tramway Village!

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro extension to Dudley

Posted on Thursday 16 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

Now that the Wolverhampton Railway Station extension has opened to passengers there are only two current extension projects on the West Midlands Metro. One will see trams run to Digbeth as part of the Birmingham Eastside line with the other … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Flexity2 010 back in service

Posted on Thursday 16 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

With the Blackpool Tramway having operated a more reduced service throughout 2023 than had been seen previously (particularly pre-pandemic) the 18 strong fleet of Flexity2 trams has had a fair amount of spare capacity this year. This has led to … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Hello to a Fresh new advert on 267

Posted on Wednesday 15 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

Back in September we reported on a new advert having been applied to Edinburgh Trams 267 with it having been spotted at the depot carrying its new vinyls. Now advertising Hello Fresh the tram was still having attention at the … Continue reading →

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Supertram Engineering Works: 18th and 19th November

Posted on Wednesday 15 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

There will be another alteration to services on the Stagecoach Supertram network over the weekend of 18th and 19th November because of engineering works. Services on the Blue route will be running to Middlewood again with services to Halfway also … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro 55 enters service

Posted on Tuesday 14 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

The twentieth CAF built Urbos 100 tram has now entered service on the West Midlands Metro, some six weeks since it was delivered to Wednesbury Depot. The tram to have now carried its first fare paying passengers is 55 which … Continue reading →

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City of Edinburgh Council give their response to Tram Inquiry Report

Posted on Tuesday 14 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

Just when you thought it was safe to discuss Edinburgh Trams without mention of Lord Hardie’s Inquiry Report, then the City of Edinburgh Council come along with their official response to the content. Released in September 2023 the lengthy report … Continue reading →

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EATM make it a hattrick of Brush Cars as the FTT’s 634 makes the move

Posted on Monday 13 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

The East Anglia Transport Museum is now the home of three Blackpool Brush Cars following the move of 634 on Monday 13th November 2023. Owned by the Fylde Transport Trust, 634 has gone on loan to the museum where it … Continue reading →

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Out and About: More from Edinburgh Trams – July 2023

Posted on Monday 13 November 2023 by Gareth Prior

Today’s “Out and About” takes another look at trams in Edinburgh, showcasing some of the CAF vehicles in action on the original section of tramway.

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