Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Phase two of Coventry Very Light Rail underway

Posted on Tuesday 3 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Colas Rail UK has begun work on Phase 2 of Coventry’s Very Light Rail (CVLR) programme. This will see a new 800 metre double track demonstration line built between Coventry Railway Station and Coventry University Technology Park.

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Plans for new ramp at Radcliffe Metrolink stop

Posted on Tuesday 3 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

A new ramp providing step free access to the Manchester Metrolink stop at Radcliffe has been recommended for approval by Bury Council. The ramp would provide a third entrance to the stop for passengers and would give direct access to … Continue reading →

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More Tyne and Wear Metro fleet changes

Posted on Monday 2 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

We may now have come to an end of updates of new trains being delivered, but that doesn’t mean that changes to the Tyne and Wear Metro fleet are over – far from it! The past week has seen another … Continue reading →

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West Midlands transport projects accelerated thanks to confirmed funding

Posted on Monday 2 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) have agree to advance £50 million worth of funding for transport projects in the region – involving both the West Midlands Metro and Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR).

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15 Years Apart: South Yorkshire Supertram 120

Posted on Monday 2 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Time for another edition of “15 Years Apart” as we feature two photos of a tram taken in both 2010 and 2025, and spot the obvious differences!

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams – January 2026

Posted on Sunday 1 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Another edition of “Out and About” coming from the Edinburgh Trams system.

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Days to forget for Nottingham Express Transit

Posted on Sunday 1 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

The end of February 2026 had another period to forget for Nottingham Express Transit as more issues combined leading to major service disruption, which at one stage saw no trams able to run on the entire network.

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Nexus open up apprenticeship applications

Posted on Sunday 1 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Applications for ten new engineering apprenticeships to help deliver essential work on the Tyne and Wear Metro have been opened. Nexus – who operate and own the Metro – says the vacancies offer an exceptional pathway into the rail industry … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3102 swaps adverts as 3091 returns to service

Posted on Saturday 28 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

ITV advertising on trams in the UK has come to an end (at least for now) as following quickly on from West Midlands Metro where saw 47 stripped of its yellow vinyls, Manchester Metrolink 3102 has also lost its similar … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Istanbul 701

Posted on Saturday 28 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Its one final photo from Istanbul as “Around the World in Trams” continues.

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West Midlands Metro name their 2026 charity of the year

Posted on Saturday 28 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has been chosen as the West Midlands Metro Charity of the Year 2026. Following in the footsteps of charities including Black Country Women’s Aid, Macmillan Cancer Care, Cancer Research, and Compton Care, they will be supported … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 28th February 2026

Posted on Saturday 28 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Into the archives again this week. This time we take a look at Blackpool’s Centenary Cars from 2005-2009:

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LRSSB appoint Head of Learning and Competence

Posted on Saturday 28 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

For the first time the Light Rail Safety and Standard Board (LRSSB) have their own dedicated Head of Learning and Competence following the appointment of Marlene Pearson-McGrath into the role.

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In Pictures: Wolverhampton St George’s work completed

Posted on Friday 27 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

The engineering work which was taking place at Wolverhampton St George’s has been completed, ahead of the previously released schedule. Work had been taking place on the signalling and pointwork here as part of the plan for a permanent return … Continue reading →

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Trams for Bristol?

Posted on Friday 27 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Over the 23 years that this website has been in existence there are several subjects which keep coming up and then disappearing again, and one of those is trams for Bristol and the West and England. And its back on … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Paisley 68 & Blackpool 49

Posted on Friday 27 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Back to Crich again for another edition of “Picture in Time” and its still 1984.

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In Pictures: Manchester Metrolink 1022 in storage at Long Marston

Posted on Thursday 26 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

If you think back to when the original fleet of Manchester Metrolink T68 trams were withdrawn and started to leave Trafford Depot, not all went on a one way trip to be scrapped. There were the two which were preserved … Continue reading →

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Luas enjoys a record-breaking year for passenger numbers

Posted on Thursday 26 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Over 55 million passenger journeys were recorded on Dublin’s Luas network during 2025 – the most ever seen on the modern tram system. The figures were released as part of the National Transport Authority (NTA)’s 2025 patronage figures which saw … Continue reading →

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West Midlands Metro highlight apprenticeships as part of National Apprenticeship Week

Posted on Thursday 26 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro is like many organisations across the country in that they rely on new talent coming through to help them achieve their aims. As part of National Apprenticeship Week they have been highlighting opportunities for people to join … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: One off, one on – advert changes on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Wednesday 25 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

It has certainly been a busy few changes for the West Midlands Metro and their advertising liveries, as following quickly behind 50’s ad for L’Oreal comes news of one set of vinyls being stripped as another new advert is seen … Continue reading →

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