Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: A chilly Ride the Lights gets underway at Carlton Colville

Posted on Monday 4 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Once again weekends in December in the lead up to Christmas will see the East Anglia Transport Museum open their doors for “Ride the Lights”. This will see the museum offering tram, trolleybus and railway rides with special lighting displays … Continue reading →

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Engineers highlight importance of track welding standards

Posted on Monday 4 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

At the latest meeting of ethe UKTram Engineering Group the topic of track welding methods was discussed with improvements identified as an effective way to improve operational performance on the nation’s tramways.

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Out and About: Pleasure Beach advert in Blackpool – August 2023

Posted on Monday 4 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

The early part of August 2023 saw Blackpool Pleasure Beach take out their first full advertising contract on the modern tramway with Flexity2 012 receiving a vinyl wrap for the attraction. And its that tram which features in our latest … Continue reading →

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The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! D is for Douglas Bay Horse Tramway

Posted on Monday 4 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its edition four of our A-Z of Trams in the British Isles and the letter we take a look at is D.

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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: Cambrian Street

Posted on Sunday 3 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

It is time for another edition of “Manchester Metrolink Then & Now” and this time the during construction and once trams were running images come from Cambrian Street on the East Manchester Line.

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West Midlands Metro Managing Director appointed

Posted on Sunday 3 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Sophie Allison, who has been Interim Managing Director of Midland Metro Limited (MML) for two years, has been confirmed in the Managing Director role on a full-time basis.

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The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! C is for Crich

Posted on Sunday 3 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Our A-Z continues as we reach the letter C.

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In Pictures: Little Bispham loop and the King Charles Garden

Posted on Sunday 3 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

If you regularly visit Blackpool you may notice over the past year or so there has been activity within the Little Bispham loop. Local volunteers led by Cllr Paul Galley have been working on tidying up the grassed area and … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 3rd December 2023

Posted on Sunday 3 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

A return to Crich for a second selection of photos taken at Tram Weekend:

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Tram of the Year 2023 – nominations are open!

Posted on Sunday 3 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

It is that time of the year again as we launch the British Trams Online Tram of the Year contest for 2023! Once again we will be looking to find the “Tram (Heritage)”, “Tram (Modern)”, “Tramway/Museum” and “Event” of the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Hansons Bridge is coming down

Posted on Saturday 2 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Further progress on the West Midlands Metro extension to Dudley and then Brierley Hill has been seen at the start of December as work to install the last bridge of the first phase of the project entered a new stage … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Port de Soller 1

Posted on Saturday 2 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

The December stop in our worldwide tour of trams is Port de Soller on Majorca as we take a look at some of the trams in service on this heritage tramway which first started to run in 1913.

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NET support Nottingham Girls’ High School Junior School charity ramble

Posted on Saturday 2 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Students and staff from Nottingham Girls’ High School Junior School have raised more than £1,400 for the BBC’s Children in Need fundraiser about taking part in a six mile ramble. They were supported in the ramble by Nottingham Express Transit … Continue reading →

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The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! B is for Blackpool

Posted on Saturday 2 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Part Two showcases the letter B and where else did you think we would feature for the second letter of the alphabet!

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Man taken to hospital in Oldham

Posted on Saturday 2 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

A 19 year old man was taken to hospital on Tuesday 28th November after being hit by a tram in Oldham. In a statement Greater Manchester Police said the main had been hit by the tram on King Street in … Continue reading →

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Crich Tramway Village appoint new Fundraising Manager

Posted on Friday 1 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Roger Shelley has been appointed into the crucial role of Fundraising Manager at the Crich Tramway Village. In this role Roger will be responsible for helping the museum secure funding to allow them to continue development of the facilities as … Continue reading →

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Repairs to take place on overhead in Edinburgh

Posted on Friday 1 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

At the end of last week it was revealed that owing to an overhead line fault at Newhaven trams on the Edinburgh Trams network were only able to run between the Airport and Ocean Terminal. Now seven days on and … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manchester Metrolink 1010

Posted on Friday 1 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

“Picture in Time” moves to Manchester as we start a series of photos taken in the early days of the Metrolink network.

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The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! A is for Anniversary

Posted on Friday 1 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

In this latest photographic series – and as part of our usual December celebration month – we will be featuring “The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles!”. The premise is quite simple, each day the series runs … Continue reading →

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Advent Calendar 2023 Now Online!

Posted on Friday 1 December 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its 1st December and not only does that mean its our 21st birthday but its also time for the return of the British Trams Online Advent Calendars! You know by now that we bring you two Advent Calendars each year … Continue reading →

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