Author Archives: Gareth Prior

What’s New on British Trams Online? 4th June 2023

Posted on Sunday 4 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

We head to the Isle of Man for this week’s set of photos:

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In Pictures: 57 enters service on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Saturday 3 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

The number of trams available for service on the West Midlands Metro continues to increase with 57 the latest Urbos100 to carry passengers for the first time – although its debut in service didn’t quite according to plan all down … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Gothenburg 419 & 424

Posted on Saturday 3 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

Today “Around the World in Trams” remains in the Swedish city of Gothenburg as we continue our look at some of the trams in service back in 2011.

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Blackpool to host recruitment day for new tram staff

Posted on Saturday 3 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Transport have announced they are to hold a Recruitment Open Day at Starr Gate Tram Depot on Friday 16th as they seek to fill more positions both on the tramway and the buses. They’re recruiting for PCV Drivers, Trainee … Continue reading →

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Trams to Newhaven project wins award

Posted on Saturday 3 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

It hasn’t even welcomed its first passengers yet but the Trams to Newhaven project is celebrating after winning an award at the 2023 GO Excellence Awards. It has won in the Infrastructure or Capital Projects category at the Go Excellence … Continue reading →

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Coventry Very Light Rail vehicle to be displayed at MotoFest

Posted on Friday 2 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

The public will get their first chance to see the future of public transport in Coventry at the MotoFest event with the Coventry Very Light Rail vehicle, simulator and first track all set to be on display. The MotoFest celebrations … Continue reading →

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Haymarket Metro station becomes exit only

Posted on Friday 2 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

After several weeks of issues with the escalators at Haymarket station on the Tyne and Wear Metro, Nexus have made the decision that the station will temporarily become exit only. Although a major programme of refurbishment work has recently been … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Tyne & Wear Metro 4001

Posted on Friday 2 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

For the last time in this series we head back to the Tyne and Wear Metro for another photo of one of the original Metrocars in service – and it doesn’t get more original than this!

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Derby 1 makes a surprise return to Crich!

Posted on Thursday 1 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

“Trams which leave Crich to go to storage at Clay Cross never get seen again”. Or at least that’s what some people will have you believe and was heard on more than one occasion when it was announced in 2021 … Continue reading →

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Trams on TV!

Posted on Thursday 1 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

What’s that saying about London buses? You wait ages for one to turn up and then three arrive? Well, the same could be said of trams on television as the past week or so has seen not one, not two … Continue reading →

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New mural at Chorlton shows the famous tram cat

Posted on Thursday 1 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

Batman – known as the “Chorlton Tram Cat” – has been immortalised on new mural installed at the Manchester Metrolink stop. The colourful piece of artwork has been commissioned by the civic society Chorlton Voice and was formally unveiled on … Continue reading →

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50 makes it 16 Urbos100s in the West Midlands

Posted on Wednesday 31 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

May has been a very busy month on the West Midlands Metro with trams being delivered, trams re-entering service and trams entering service for the first time. And the last day of the month was determined to go out with … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams break records for passenger numbers

Posted on Wednesday 31 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

On its ninth birthday (trams started running on 31st May 2014) Edinburgh Trams have announced that they have just enjoyed their busiest ever days thanks to Harry Styles! And all this comes before the network expands by almost 3 miles … Continue reading →

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Crich get ready for an action packed summer

Posted on Wednesday 31 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Thoughts are already starting to turn towards the summer at the Crich Tramway Village with another varied selection of special events taking place to keep the whole family entertained.

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3061 flies away with a new advert

Posted on Tuesday 30 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink 3061 has recently received its third all over advert with vinyls for Pegasus Airlines having been applied over its standard fleet livery.

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Power problems cause suspension of Blackpool Tramway

Posted on Tuesday 30 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Bank Holiday Monday in Blackpool. Its going to be busy, right? Especially with the sun shining after what seems to have been a very long period with grey overcast clouds. And when its busy in Blackpool you want the tramway … Continue reading →

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More artwork goes on display on the Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Tuesday 30 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Tyne and Wear Metro seems to be as much an art gallery as a public transport system with news that another set of artwork can now be viewed on the network. This time it’s a group of young artists … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: A new Royal Highland Show advert for 2023

Posted on Monday 29 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

There are some things which you can predict will happen with a pretty near certainty and over the years of adverts on Edinburgh Trams one of those is the application of a new advert for The Royal Highland Show on … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Tramway to introduce new safety systems

Posted on Monday 29 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

In the aftermath of the tragic accident on London Tramlink at Sandilands in November 2016 which saw seven people die after a tram came off the tracks when overspeeding around a curve, the RAIB made several recommendations to improve safety … Continue reading →

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Out and About: A short visit to the Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Monday 29 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its time for “Out and About” again and in this edition we are going to the northeast where we take a look at the Tyne and Wear Metro.

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