Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: West Midlands Metro 45 receives a classical wrap

Posted on Thursday 4 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

There is a new advertising livery on the West Midlands Metro with 45 becoming the latest Urbos100 to lose its standard fleet colours with a new vinyl wrap applied over. Whilst not a full wrap (the ends remain in fleet … Continue reading →

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Beamish gets ready to celebrate 50 years of their tramway

Posted on Thursday 4 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

This coming weekend – Saturday 6th to Monday 8th May – will see Beamish celebrating 50 years of operation for the tramway which now runs for 1.5 miles around the museum site. A new event for 2023 – Fares Please! … Continue reading →

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Another improved timetable for the DLR

Posted on Thursday 4 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

When we see that a new timetable is being introduced we’ve become used to the fact that it usually means frequencies will be reduced because of staff shortages or a change in commuting patterns. But it’s a different picture on … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: NET 201 gets a new Consent Coalition wrap

Posted on Wednesday 3 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit now have two trams wrapped in special liveries for the Consent Coalition after 201 received new vinyls in what is described on the tram as the night-time edition!

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In Pictures: Leeds 602 now on display

Posted on Wednesday 3 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

As we reported last month, Leeds 602 was extracted from Crich’s Great Exhibition Hall to allow it to play a role in the celebrations of the King’s Coronation. It has now been confirmed that the tram will be displayed on … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Another look inside the new tram depot at East Anglia Transport Museum

Posted on Wednesday 3 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

As most people reading this website will probably be aware, the East Anglia Transport Museum at Carlton Colville are currently embarking on a major expansion of their site following the acquisition of additional land. With an extension of the East … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: New advert on Edinburgh Trams 263

Posted on Tuesday 2 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its been a quite few months for new adverts on the Edinburgh Trams network with no new designs seen since February but that has changed now with 263 receiving a new wrap advertising Seven Peaks IPA. The advert debuted earlier … Continue reading →

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London County Council trams to take centre stage at Crich on 15th May

Posted on Tuesday 2 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Monday 15th May 2023 is the 120th anniversary of the start of electric tram operation on the London County Council tram system and to mark the occasion two surviving tramcars which ran on that system are to be displayed at … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Coronation 304 gets closer to a return…

Posted on Monday 1 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Fylde Transport Trust have released another update on the overhaul of their Blackpool Coronation 304 and whilst it won’t be ready in time for the Coronation next weekend, with a fair wind hopefully it won’t be too far away … Continue reading →

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Stagecoach Supertram Engineering Works: Sunday 21st May

Posted on Monday 1 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Supertram services on both the Blue and Purple routes will be amended on Sunday 21st May to allow for rail replacement work on Ridgeway Road. The work is due to take place on the outbound track between the junction with … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Around Wolverhampton on the West Midlands Metro

Posted on Monday 1 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

We go “Out and About” in Wolverhampton today with a couple of photos taken back in November 2022.

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Trams &: Blackpool Flexity2 006 & bus

Posted on Sunday 30 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its back to Fleetwood Ferry for this latest edition of “Trams &” as we again showcase a modern Blackpool tram alongside a bus.

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Calling all aspiring writers!

Posted on Sunday 30 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

Do you fancy yourself as a poet or an author of short stories? If you do then you can put your interest in poetry alongside your interest in transport by submitting a poem or short story on the subject of … Continue reading →

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Midland Metro Alliance celebrates Earth Day

Posted on Sunday 30 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Midland Metro Alliance – in charge of the construction of the West Midlands Metro extensions on behalf of Transport for West Midlands – are celebrating Earth Day by highlighting their long-standing commitment to helping improve the environment. They have … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 30th April 2023

Posted on Sunday 30 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

We have another couple of Photo Galleries for you this week – images come from the West Midlands Metro and Edinburgh:

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In Pictures: Supertram 116 receives new advert

Posted on Saturday 29 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

After just a few months back in fleet livery, Stagecoach Supertram 116 has received another advert with this one being an internal advert publicising Park and Ride across the tram network. The tram received the new vinyls in mid-April and … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Ghent 6211

Posted on Saturday 29 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

It’s the final photo of our brief look at trams in Ghent, Belgium today as we take a look at a tram which although still plying its trade today isn’t doing it in Ghent.

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In Pictures: Blackpool 619 receives side ads

Posted on Saturday 29 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

When Blackpool 619 was officially relaunched into service at the Heaton Park Tramway at the end of March it was confirmed that there remained a few jobs to complete to give the finished product. This includes some additional lining out … Continue reading →

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Coronation Boat Tram Special at the Seaton Tramway!

Posted on Saturday 29 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Seaton Tramway will be running a Coronation Boat Tram Special on Coronation day with tickets available now to book your place on tram no. 4 for these trips. The tram will make five departures from Seaton Station during the … Continue reading →

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Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 back on display this weekend

Posted on Friday 28 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 is to make its first public appearance of 2023 with it due to be on display at the Llandudno Transport Festival this coming Bank Holiday weekend. For the first time in several years … Continue reading →

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