Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: Stagecoach branding being removed on Supertram

Posted on Saturday 17 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

It was confirmed last year that when Stagecoach’s contract to operate the South Yorkshire Supertram system comes to an end in March 2024 that it will not be renewed with an “arms length” publicly owned company being set-up to run … Continue reading →

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Timelapse video showcases Metro’s new depot

Posted on Saturday 17 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

As work has now finished on the Tyne and Wear Metro depot at Gosforth which has seen the facility upgraded and redeveloped in a £70 million project, Nexus have released a timelapse video on YouTube. This video shows the project … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 32 is the latest tram to return from Dudley

Posted on Friday 16 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

And then there were none. No CAF trams at the Very Light Rail Innovation Centre in Dudley that is. For the first time since October 2022 when 17 became the first of the class to head that way for repairs … Continue reading →

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Volk’s Electric Railway win at Heritage Railway Association Awards

Posted on Friday 16 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

The historic Volk’s Electric Railway which has been running along Brighton seafront since 1883 has been recognised at the Heritage Railway Association Awards. The railway was named “Railway of the Year” at a glitzy ceremony which appropriately took place in … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Oporto Coal Trams 62 & 70

Posted on Friday 16 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

Another random photo from the past for this edition of “Picture in Time” and its again some visitors from overseas which are featured.

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In Pictures: Welsh Tram-Trains in their new home

Posted on Thursday 15 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

Earlier this month we brought you photos of the delivery of one of the Stadler built Tram-Trains which are set to enter service from later this year on Cardiff Metro services. A number of the vehicles have now arrived in … Continue reading →

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Consultation to be launched for DLR extension

Posted on Thursday 15 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

The Docklands Light Railway could gain a new line under the River Thames to Thamesmead if plans currently being consulted on are approved. The plan would see a branch installed off the Beckton line with new stations at Beckton Riverside … Continue reading →

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Midland Metro Alliance share their commitment to the next generation in National Apprenticeship Week

Posted on Thursday 15 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

5th to 11th February 2024 marks the annual National Apprenticeship Week and as part of the events connected with this the Transport Skills Academy (TSA) is encouraging people in the West Midlands to consider a career in transport. To do … Continue reading →

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Blackpool 634 to be launched at East Anglia Transport Museum this Easter!

Posted on Wednesday 14 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

The much anticipated launch amongst Blackpool tram enthusiasts of Brush Railcoach 634 is set to take place this Easter after the completion of testing and commissioning work on the tram which only arrived at the East Anglia Transport Museum in … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro trackwork preparation

Posted on Wednesday 14 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

Construction work on the West Midlands Metro is hardly outstanding news as with various extensions still being built it’s a matter of course that it will be happening. But alongside the work on expanding the system there is also some … Continue reading →

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Tyne and Wear Metro line closure: 17th to 23rd February 2024

Posted on Wednesday 14 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

Article updated 17/02/2024 with addition of photo of engineering vehicles at Airport. There will be no Tyne and Wear Metro services running between South Gosforth and the Airport for seven days as work takes place to renew track and overhead … Continue reading →

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Just another West Midlands Metro tram move

Posted on Tuesday 13 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

Can you remember when it was ground breaking news that a modern tram was to be moved on the back of a lorry? Those days have well and truly gone thanks to the continued shuffle of trams on the West … Continue reading →

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Another broken rail impacts services – this time in Sheffield

Posted on Tuesday 13 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

Article updated 15/02/2024 with update on bus replacement and expected reopening date. With Manchester Metrolink services still being affected by a broken rail at Victoria, another UK tramway reports a “rail break” which has meant that there has been a … Continue reading →

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Metro performance creeps up again

Posted on Tuesday 13 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

The last performance period of 2023 (and into early 2024) has given a rare increase in the punctuality of trains on the Tyne and Wear Metro (at least in recent times) with the figures increasing by 20%.

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In Pictures: Another Edinburgh Trams advert update

Posted on Monday 12 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

You take your eyes off of Edinburgh Trams for a minute and suddenly there are even more adverts! In this article we take a look at a not previously mentioned advert which is now being carried by 269 along with … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More large numbers on the West Midlands Metro!

Posted on Monday 12 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

We’ve already seen it with Urbos100 55 on the West Midlands Metro but now its not so unique as sister tram 44 is now also running with large fleet numbers at one end. The tram has presumably had a bit … Continue reading →

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Out and About: More from Blackpool Tramway – December 2023

Posted on Monday 12 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

Another trip to Blackpool for this latest set of “Out and About” photos.

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

Posted on Sunday 11 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

Having started another series of “Stop by Stop” last week with a look at stops on the London Trams Beckenham Junction and Elmers End lines we continue here as we set off on our way from Beckenham Junction.

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3081 back to full fleet livery

Posted on Sunday 11 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

Another livery change from Manchester to report on as 3081 returns to standard fleet livery. The tram had been carrying a partial advert livery for Brief Encounter at the Royal Exchange Theatre but with this production now having closed those … Continue reading →

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Did someone say Christmas? Seaton Tramway’s Polar Express Tram Ride tickets go on sale

Posted on Sunday 11 February 2024 by Gareth Prior

Its never too early to think about Christmas, apparently, and the Seaton Tramway are certainly of that mindset as tickets for their popular Polar Express Tram Ride have gone on sale! Running for a month in the lead up to … Continue reading →

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