Author Archives: Gareth Prior

£3 million public realm works at four Metro stations announced

Posted on Saturday 15 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

South Tyneside Council have announced a £3 million investment programme to improve walking and cycling links at four Metro stations. The work will start from 10th October and go through until April 2023 at Chichester, Bede, Tyne Dock and Simonside … Continue reading →

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Emergency Incident Exercise at Crich

Posted on Friday 14 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

Friday 7th October was not a normal day at the Crich Tramway Village – the museum remained closed as it does on most Fridays throughout the season but it was still a hive of activity as it was used for … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 14th October 2022

Posted on Friday 14 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

This week our photos come from the Anniversary Weekend in Blackpool:

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Picture in Time: Blackpool OMO 5

Posted on Friday 14 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

Today’s “Picture in Time” again features the Blackpool Tramway in September 1984.

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Could Supertram come under public control again?

Posted on Thursday 13 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

The South Yorkshire Supertram network could find itself under full public control again from 2024 if proposals are approved by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) at a meeting later this month. Supertram has been operated as a concession … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Another trolleybus arrives at Beamish

Posted on Thursday 13 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

As part of the “Remaking Beamish” redevelopment at the museum it is planned that eventually the new 1950s town will have an operating trolleybus route. In preparation for this, Beamish has been the home of Newcastle trolleybus 501 for a … Continue reading →

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Engineering Manager from Edinburgh Trams recognised at Scottish Transport Awards

Posted on Thursday 13 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

Stuart Mearns, an Assistant Engineering Manager at Edinburgh Trams, has been recognised once again for his actions in administering first aid to a member of public hit by a train at Edinburgh Gateway. Following on from an internal award, he … Continue reading →

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Event Preview: Manx Heritage Winter Transport Festival 2022

Posted on Wednesday 12 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

The last big heritage tram event of the year (plus a bit of steam railway thrown in for good measure!) will take place on the Isle of Man between 26th and 30th October. The Manx Heritage Winter Transport Festival will … Continue reading →

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More demolition on the way in preparation for Birmingham Eastside extension

Posted on Wednesday 12 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Birmingham Eastside extension – which will see West Midlands Metro services run between Bull Street and High Street Deritend – is set to take another step forward with an empty city centre building which stands in its way set … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Water works lead to Supertram alterations

Posted on Wednesday 12 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

As we mentioned last week, Sunday 9th October saw a revised service on Stagecoach Supertram because of Yorkshire Water works in the Hillsborough area. This meant that all trams on the Blue and Yellow routes were unable to operate any … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Work on Picardy Place tramstop

Posted on Tuesday 11 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

In this latest article looking at the construction works for the Trams to Newhaven project we are at the start of the line (the city centre end) as we take a look at work on the first tramstop on the … Continue reading →

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NET named Most Improved System at Global Light Rail Awards

Posted on Tuesday 11 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

We reported last week on some of the winners at the 2022 Global Light Rail Awards, taking place in London on 5th October, and now further details have been announced of more winners – including Nottingham Express Transit being named … Continue reading →

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New on-train Metro artwork to be unveiled in special pop-up show

Posted on Tuesday 11 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

As part of the interior design of the new Tyne and Wear Metro trains – currently being built in Switzerland by Stadler – there will be specially commissioned artwork on the end walls. Ahead of the trains entering service, members … Continue reading →

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It moves! First new Tyne and Wear Metro train starts testing

Posted on Monday 10 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

The first of 46 new trains being built for the Tyne and Wear Metro by Stadler has started testing in Switzerland ahead of its eventual entry into service, hoped to be in 2023. Footage released by Nexus shows the train … Continue reading →

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Tram service announced for first West Midlands Metro strikes

Posted on Monday 10 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

A limited tram service will run during the first four days of industrial action on the West Midlands Metro it has been confirmed. With Sunday service frequencies in place, reduced hours of operation and no trams between Bull Street and … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Early September in Manchester

Posted on Monday 10 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

“Out and About” is back today as we feature Manchester Metrolink with some views captured at the start of September.

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Trams &: Newcastle 114, Oporto 196 & bus

Posted on Sunday 9 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

“Trams &” is back today and we head to one of the best places to catch images of trams along with some other form of transport – Beamish.

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Fares increased on Nottingham Express Transit

Posted on Sunday 9 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

Single and “short-hop” tickets on Nottingham Express Transit have increased. Usually when fares go up there’s a lead in after an official press release but in this case it appears that the fares have just gone up without much pre-warning, … Continue reading →

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£1.2 million paid out to cyclists in compensation in Edinburgh

Posted on Sunday 9 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

It has been reported in local online media that around £1.2 million has had to be paid out in compensation by the City of Edinburgh Council to cyclists since 2012. The compensation has been paid to cyclists who have either … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 9th October 2022

Posted on Sunday 9 October 2022 by Gareth Prior

This week our photos come from Tram Day at the Crich Tramway Village:

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