Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: Wolverhampton St George’s work completed

Posted on Friday 27 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

The engineering work which was taking place at Wolverhampton St George’s has been completed, ahead of the previously released schedule. Work had been taking place on the signalling and pointwork here as part of the plan for a permanent return … Continue reading →

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Trams for Bristol?

Posted on Friday 27 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Over the 23 years that this website has been in existence there are several subjects which keep coming up and then disappearing again, and one of those is trams for Bristol and the West and England. And its back on … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Paisley 68 & Blackpool 49

Posted on Friday 27 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Back to Crich again for another edition of “Picture in Time” and its still 1984.

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In Pictures: Manchester Metrolink 1022 in storage at Long Marston

Posted on Thursday 26 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

If you think back to when the original fleet of Manchester Metrolink T68 trams were withdrawn and started to leave Trafford Depot, not all went on a one way trip to be scrapped. There were the two which were preserved … Continue reading →

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Luas enjoys a record-breaking year for passenger numbers

Posted on Thursday 26 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Over 55 million passenger journeys were recorded on Dublin’s Luas network during 2025 – the most ever seen on the modern tram system. The figures were released as part of the National Transport Authority (NTA)’s 2025 patronage figures which saw … Continue reading →

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West Midlands Metro highlight apprenticeships as part of National Apprenticeship Week

Posted on Thursday 26 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro is like many organisations across the country in that they rely on new talent coming through to help them achieve their aims. As part of National Apprenticeship Week they have been highlighting opportunities for people to join … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: One off, one on – advert changes on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Wednesday 25 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

It has certainly been a busy few changes for the West Midlands Metro and their advertising liveries, as following quickly behind 50’s ad for L’Oreal comes news of one set of vinyls being stripped as another new advert is seen … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Transport name new Managing Director

Posted on Wednesday 25 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Former Edinburgh Trams Managing Director, Lea Harrison, has been named as the new Managing Director of Blackpool Transport Services. He will take up his role from 1st March 2026, ahead of the retirement of Jane Cole OBE, with a handover … Continue reading →

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Netherthorpe Road tramstop mural completed

Posted on Wednesday 25 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

South Yorkshire Supertram’s tramstop at Netherthorpe Road, which is accessed by way of a subway, has been transformed following the completion of a mural in the underpass.

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EATM gets a second Blackpool Standard as the FTT’s 143 makes the move

Posted on Tuesday 24 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Fylde Transport Trust’s Blackpool Standard 143 is on the way to the East Anglia Transport Museum in Carlton Colville for the completion of its restoration. The tram was loaded in the bus yard at Rigby Road Depot on Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Metro switch to WhatsApp for reporting system

Posted on Tuesday 24 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Tyne and Wear Metro reporting system which allows customers to report any issues by sending a discrete text message is being switched to WhatsApp, making it easier and free to use. For those who don’t have WhatsApp it will … Continue reading →

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Virtual reality deployed to tackle tram staff assaults

Posted on Tuesday 24 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) and KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) are funding a pioneering project using state-of-the-art digital technology to show the impact of verbal and physical assaults on tram staff.

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro 50 gets the beauty treatment

Posted on Monday 23 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro 50 has received its very first vinyl wrap advertising livery with it receiving a design for L’Oreal, the latest beauty product which thinks advertising on trams is a good way of spending their money to encourage the … Continue reading →

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The wait goes on for Welsh tram-trains to enter service as dignitaries visit depot

Posted on Monday 23 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

We may still be waiting for the delayed entry into service of the tram-trains in South Wales, but a recent visit by politicians to their purpose built depot at Taffs Well has confirmed that they are now in the final … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Pantograph 167

Posted on Monday 23 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

We go back to “15 Years Apart” today as we take a look at the same tram in both 2010 and 2025. This time out its Blackpool Pantograph 167 which we see in two different locations.

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Out and About: Manchester Metrolink Adverts – February 2026

Posted on Sunday 22 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this “Out and About” we go into the centre of Manchester as we take a look at some of the new adverts already applied to trams during 2026.

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KeolisAmey Metrolink reinforce safety culture at leadership day

Posted on Sunday 22 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

KeolisAmey Metrolink – operator of the Manchester Metrolink network – recently ran an Extended Leadership Team Day which provided an opportunity to connect, reflect and learn, with a strong focus on safety and wellbeing.

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European Light Rail Congress 2026 programme announced

Posted on Sunday 22 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

The full agenda for the European Light Rail Congress 2026, which takes place in Tenerife on 11th and 12th March, has been confirmed by organisers Mainspring. The congress will bring together senior leaders, operators and technical specialists to examine sustainability, … Continue reading →

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Tyne and Wear Metro: deliveries completed!

Posted on Saturday 21 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

All 46 of the new Stadler trains have now been delivered to the Tyne and Wear Metro. The final three units were delivered in the early hours of Friday 20th and Saturday 21st February 2026 – just one week short … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Istanbul 813

Posted on Saturday 21 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Another edition of “Around the World in Trams” and we feature the system in Istanbul again.

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