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Metrolink launch new website to help people discover Manchester by tram

Posted on Tuesday 23 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Transport for Greater Manchester have launched a new interactive website which will help inspire people to use Metrolink this summer to discover all that the region has to offer by tram. The Metrolink Destination Generator provides tailored suggestions for destinations … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Broken down tram causes NET disruption

Posted on Monday 22 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Services on Nottingham Express Transit suffered disruption on Friday 19th May after Incentro 203 failed just as it was about to ascend the ramp on the approach to Nottingham Station from Meadows Way. The failure led to no trams being … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro 29 & 24 in service again

Posted on Monday 22 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

We’ve been reporting a lot this week about trams returning to service on the West Midlands Metro but havn’t featured photos of all of them so here we see images of both 29 and 24. They both returned to service … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Corporation colours on Supertram – November 2022

Posted on Monday 22 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

This time we go to Sheffield for the latest edition of “Out and About” and it’s a very popular livery that we see, now under advertsing vinyls.

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Still Standing! Maryfield Tram Depot, Dundee

Posted on Sunday 21 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

“Still Standing!” returns to Dundee for this latest edition and this time we take a look at the former Maryfield Tram Depot.

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In Pictures: Work still taking place on Wolverhampton extension

Posted on Sunday 21 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

As the wait goes on for more tram testing and an eventual start of service on the West Midlands Metro extension to Wolverhampton Railway Station we take another trip to see progress on construction – and there is still work … Continue reading →

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Security to be increased on Tyne and Wear Metro evening services

Posted on Sunday 21 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

We’ve listened to feedback and will be providing extra security on board the majority of evening services on the Tyne and Wear Metro. That’s the message from Nexus as they announce increased security teams across the network after 1900 each … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 21st May 2023

Posted on Sunday 21 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

This week we have some photos from the recent Fares Please! event at Beamish:

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In Pictures: Trams at the Very Light Rail Innovation Centre, Dudley

Posted on Saturday 20 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

As you’ll probably be well aware – we may have reported on it every now and then! – the Very Light Rail Innovation in Dudley has become a repair base for the West Midlands Metro Urbos3 trams with several having … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Brisbane 236

Posted on Saturday 20 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

It’s the last photo of our brief look at the Ferrymead Tramway in Christchurch for this edition of “Around the World in Trams”.

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In Pictures: Volks Electric Railway – May 2023

Posted on Saturday 20 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Volk’s Electric Railway in Brighton will be celebrating 140 years of operation this year (a special weekend is planned in August as the centrepiece of the celebrations) and started its 2023 season back in April. Trains are now running … Continue reading →

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£2 million invested in Metro lift and escalator works

Posted on Saturday 20 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Nexus are investing £2 million in a major programme of lift and escalator works at various stations on the Tyne and Wear Metro network. The work is already underway and should be completed by the end of the summer.

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In Pictures: Timetable testing in Edinburgh? Overhead problems stop it in its tracks on first day

Posted on Friday 19 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Timing is everything in life and Thursday 18th May 2023 probably wasn’t the day (if there ever was a day) you would want the Edinburgh Trams network to be brought to a halt as it had been due to be … Continue reading →

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Dynamic AutoStop system under test in Blackpool

Posted on Friday 19 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Officials from Alstom have recently been in Blackpool to test the Dynamic Autostop fitted to one of the Flexity2 trams. 017 has been fitted with the equipment and cameras for a while and the system has been under test to … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Tyne & Wear Metro BL2 on the rail head treatment train

Posted on Friday 19 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

We stay on the Tyne and Wear Metro for this latest edition of “Picture in Time” although its not one of the passenger vehicles that is the focus of the feature this time.

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In Pictures: Urbos3 27 on Driver Training

Posted on Thursday 18 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

There seems no slowing down in the return to or entering service for the first time on the West Midlands Metro with Urbsos3 27 now on the road to a return having been used for Driver Training. Its first appearance … Continue reading →

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Timetable testing starts in Edinburgh!

Posted on Thursday 18 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its getting closer! The start of services on Edinburgh’s Trams to Newhaven project is edging closer after it was announced that the full timetable will now be in operation on the extension as from Thursday 18th May. This will see … Continue reading →

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Whitley Bay canopy set for £5.3 restoration

Posted on Thursday 18 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

The historic canopy at the Whitely Bay Tyne and Wear Metro station is set to enjoy a £5.3 restoration with planning permission having been granted for the work last year. The work will start soon and comes soon after an … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Another visit to Carlton Colville

Posted on Wednesday 17 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

On Sunday 7th May the two trams in service at the East Anglia Transport Museum were Blackpool Marton VAMBAC 11 and Sheffield 513. These two trams have now both run on the same three different tramways although the EATM is … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: A quick update from Dudley

Posted on Wednesday 17 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

One of three West Midlands Metro extensions currently being worked on – and the longest of the trio – is that to Dudley and Brierley Hill. Due to be delivered in two phases (because of funding shortfalls), the section between … Continue reading →

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