Author Archives: Gareth Prior

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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Still Standing! Overhead poles in Edinburgh

Posted on Sunday 28 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

We’ve been in Edinburgh several times before in “Still Standing!” but we haven’t previously featured the overhead pole we take a look at today in the last of the series.

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Metrolink award contract for Tram Safety Improvement Programme

Posted on Sunday 28 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

All 147 of Manchester Metrolink’s trams are to be fitted with enhanced safety systems as part of the RAIB recommendations following the Sandilands accident on London Tramlink. Transport for Greater Manchester have awarded a contract to DB ESG to deliver … Continue reading →

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In Picture: Track continues to go down in Dudley

Posted on Sunday 28 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

It wasn’t too long ago that we last featured a photo from Dudley showing progress in the construction of the West Midlands Metro but we return there again today to take another look at the installation of track.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 28th May 2023

Posted on Sunday 28 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Two sets of photos this week – the Docklands Light Railway and Blackpool the locations:

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MER services return to Ramsey Plaza

Posted on Saturday 27 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

All Manx Electric Railway services to Ramsey are once again serving the Ramsey Plaza terminus after the completion of trackwork across Parsonage Road. This is the first time trams have been able to regularly run to the main station terminus … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Gothenburg 354 & 423

Posted on Saturday 27 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

We’re back from New Zealand and return to Europe for the next stop in our world tram as “Around the World in Trams” reaches the Swedish city of Gothenburg.

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Metrolink staff vote to go on strike over pay offer

Posted on Saturday 27 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

There will be severe disruption on the Manchester Metrolink network this June after members of Unite the Union voted to take strike action over what they are describing as a “woeful” pay offer. 95% of their members who took part … Continue reading →

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Discounted Metro travel available for Birmingham Pride

Posted on Saturday 27 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Anyone attending Pride events in Birmingham on 27th and 28th May will be able to get discounted travel on the West Midlands Metro. All zone fares will be reduced by 20% when purchased through the Birmingham Pride website.

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In Pictures: A walk along the Birmingham Eastside extension

Posted on Friday 26 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Of the three West Midlands Metro extensions currently being built the last set to open in full will be the Birmingham Eastside line with trams not likely to reach Digbeth until 2026 because of delays in the HS2 construction at … Continue reading →

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More extra trams in Edinburgh – this time for Harry Styles

Posted on Friday 26 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams will again be running additional services for a major event at Murrayfield Stadium this weekend. Trams will be running up to every three minutes before Harry Styles’ concerts at the Stadium on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th May … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Tyne & Wear Metro 30th Anniversary Open Day

Posted on Friday 26 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

“Picture in Time” is back today as we continue to take a look at some images from the past on the Tyne and Wear Metro. At a time when we are preparing to welcome a complete new fleet of trains … Continue reading →

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Trams to Newhaven services to start 7th June!

Posted on Thursday 25 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

We have a date! Passengers will be able to take a ride on the Edinburgh Trams extension to Newhaven from 12pm on Wednesday 7th June – meeting the spring 2023 opening date of the line which also remains within the … Continue reading →

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Planned output announced for next Blackpool Enhanced Weekend

Posted on Thursday 25 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Spring Bank Holiday Weekend (Saturday 27th to Monday 29th May) sees the next Enhanced Weekend of operation for Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours. Originally billed as an “Event Weekend” this has now been changed to an “Enhanced Weekend” (although there … Continue reading →

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New artwork unveiled at Byker Metro Station

Posted on Thursday 25 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

A new piece of artwork has been unveiled at Byker Tyne and Wear Metro station which celebrates the diversity and cultural heritage of Shields Road. The large mural provides a positive snapshot of everyday life in the local area and … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Timetable testing gets underway in Edinburgh

Posted on Wednesday 24 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

After the false start of Thursday 18th May, which was meant to be the first day of timetable testing on the Edinburgh Trams extension to Newhaven but was scuppered by an overhead issue in York Place, timetable testing has now … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: South Wales Metro

Posted on Wednesday 24 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Usually when we head to Wales on these pages its to the north to take a look at the Great Orme Tramway or the Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Tramway Society’s no. 7, but at the other end of the country … Continue reading →

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Mayor joins in East Disbury line 10th anniversary celebrations

Posted on Wednesday 24 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester has joined in with celebrations to mark the 10th anniversary of the East Didsbury extension. The line formally opened on 23rd May 2013 and since then more than 41.5 million journeys have been made … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Another tram for West Midlands Metro as 56 is delivered

Posted on Tuesday 23 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

What we would do for content if its wasn’t for the West Midlands Metro and their never ending tram deliveries?! Monday 22nd May saw the system welcome the latest Urbos100 from Spain with 56 being delivered – the 15th of … Continue reading →

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ORR issue Improvement Notice on Blackpool Transport over Rigby Road Depot

Posted on Tuesday 23 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its been confirmed that Blackpool Transport’s Paint Shop and Fitting Shop facilities at Rigby Road Depot have been under an Improvement Notice since last December, which has impacted the workshop capacity for the heritage trams over the past few months.

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