Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Rails for Dudley Metro extension arrive as Mayor pledges to buy British steel

Posted on Saturday 16 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, has become the first Metro Mayor in the UK to sign up to the UK Steel charter in order to promote UK-made steel in the region and support the economy with the first … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 274 makes it two for the Royal Yacht Britannia

Posted on Friday 15 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

We do like our firsts on British Trams Online and we have another on Edinburgh Trams! Having only earlier this year seen the first vinyl wrap advert on a tram in the Scottish capital and then gradually seen more appear, … Continue reading →

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More NET Park and Ride sites to be covered by enhanced enforcement

Posted on Friday 15 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Park and Ride sites serving the Nottingham Express Transit system at Hucknall and Moor Bridge are to become the latest to enjoy enforcement patrols as the clampdown of those who misuse the facilities continues. The enforcement will be introduced … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2548

Posted on Friday 15 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Before we move on from Tramlink we have time for one final photo for “Picture in Time”.

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West Midlands Metro to Wolverhampton Railway Station to open on Sunday!

Posted on Thursday 14 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its been a long time coming – some may say a very long time coming! – but Sunday 17th September is set to see the West Midlands Metro extension to Wolverhampton Railway Station open to the public for the first … Continue reading →

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New unlimited day travel for young people in the northeast launched

Posted on Thursday 14 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Young people who are aged 21 and under across Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and Durham can now travel all day by bus, Tyne and Wear Metro and the Shields Ferry for just £3. This is thanks to a new ticket … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Manx Electric Railway celebrates 130 years of operation

Posted on Wednesday 13 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

On 7th September 1893 the Manx Electric Railway (or Douglas and Laxey Coast Electric Tramway as it was then) ran its first public services between Derby Castle in Douglas to Groudle. As we know over the years this line was … Continue reading →

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NET sees a fall in reliability and punctuality

Posted on Wednesday 13 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

September is one of the months in the year that the Greater Nottingham Light Rail Transport Advisory Committee meet and when they do they take a look at a report from Tramlink Nottingham about how Nottingham Express Transit has been … Continue reading →

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Programme announced for Crich’s Tram Weekend

Posted on Tuesday 12 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

This coming weekend (Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th September) will see the annual enthusiast event at the Crich Tramway Village. Extended from one day to two, Tram Day naturally becomes Tram Weekend and the usual mix of trams in service … Continue reading →

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Latest Metrolink Performance Statistics released

Posted on Tuesday 12 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

It has been quite some time since the performance statistics of the Manchester Metrolink network were posted online and then suddenly several months worth appears! The stats remain in the usual format, giving details of both the overall performance as … Continue reading →

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The rest of Supertram 105 back in Sheffield

Posted on Monday 11 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

We brought you the news that at the end of August two thirds of Stagecoach Supertram 105 had returned to Sheffield after repairs in Scotland and its now been confirmed that the remaining section of the tram is also now … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Another tram in service with ODAS equipment in Blackpool

Posted on Monday 11 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

The continued fitment of ODAS equipment to trams on the Blackpool Tramway has recently seen 012 (still in adverts for the Pleasure Beach) return to service with the cameras in situ.

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Out and About: Beamish – June 2023

Posted on Monday 11 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

A trip to Beamish for this edition of “Out and About”.

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Stop by Stop Edinburgh Trams: Newhaven extension – Balfour Street

Posted on Sunday 10 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Our journey along the UK’s newest open tram line continues today as we start to move further towards the centre of Edinburgh.

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Heaton Park Tramway announce End of Season Gala

Posted on Sunday 10 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Heaton Park Tramway are to celebrate the end of another season of operation with an addition to the special events calendar on Sunday 1st October – an End of Season Gala.

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England World Cup keeper to have Nottingham tram named after her

Posted on Sunday 10 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Mary Earps, England goalkeeper at the recent Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand where she won the Golden Glove award, is set to be honoured in her home city of Nottingham with a tram to be named after … Continue reading →

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New President appointed of Tramway Museum Society

Posted on Saturday 9 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Each year the Tramway Museum Society – who own and operate the National Tramway Museum at Crich Tramway Village – appoint a President who officiates at special events and attend meetings which help to guide the direction of the Society. … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Riga 30623

Posted on Saturday 9 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

And on we go with our world tour in “Around the World in Trams”. This time we are off to Latvia to take a look at the trams which operate in Riga.

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In Pictures: Latest from Blackpool North Station tramway terminus

Posted on Saturday 9 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Ah, Blackpool and its short extension up Talbot Road to a new terminus close to Blackpool North Railway Station. Its provided us with plenty of column inches over the past several years as we see some progress and then frustration … Continue reading →

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ORR praise heritage tramways engagement on renewed focus on safety

Posted on Saturday 9 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Dr Lindsey Smith, HM Inspector of Railways at the Office of Road and Rail, has praised the light rail heritage sector for their willingness to engage with regulators on enhancing safety processes and risk management. Regular followers of heritage tramways … Continue reading →

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