Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: Napier University advertise on Edinburgh Trams again

Posted on Wednesday 3 August 2022 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Napier University are the latest sponsor of a tram in Edinburgh after a new design for the University was unveiled on 257 at the end of July 2022. This isn’t the first time they have advertised on a tram … Continue reading →

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Apologies for the slight disruption in updates over the past few days. There’s no one main reason for it just a combination of various factors but hopefully news updates will start to resume in full over the next few days. … Continue reading →

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New Family Group Ticket available on NET

Posted on Wednesday 3 August 2022 by Gareth Prior

With the Summer School Holidays now in full swing and with families looking for ways to entertain the kids for the duration, Nottingham Express Transit are trying to help save a little bit of money with a new Family Group … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Douglas Bay Horse Tramway 14

Posted on Tuesday 2 August 2022 by Gareth Prior

If you think of double-deck horse trams on the Isle of Man you are likely to immediately think of 18 as the operational tram on the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway. But it isn’t the only double-decker which remains on the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: The Electric Idea – Bournemouth

Posted on Tuesday 2 August 2022 by Gareth Prior

It has been 85 years since trams last ran in Bournemouth but they are not completely forgotten in the south coast town with a sculpture using rediscovered parts of the Conduit system having been in situ since July 2015. Designed … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool 290 arrives at Carlton Colville

Posted on Monday 1 August 2022 by Gareth Prior

Earlier in the week we reported on the departure of Blackpool Brush Car 290 from Rigby Road Depot and now it can be confirmed that it has arrived at its new home of the East Anglia Transport Museum in Carlton … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Double Starling Bank adverts in Manchester

Posted on Monday 1 August 2022 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink is the latest subject of our “Out and About” series as we have to take a double-take with two trams carrying the same advert livery.

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Trams &: Stagecoach Supertram 103 & bus

Posted on Sunday 31 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

We are off to Sheffield again for another image of a tram alongside a bus as “Trams &” continues.

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Travel back in time on the West Midlands Metro

Posted on Sunday 31 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

Passengers on board the West Midlands Metro will be able to travel back in time until the end of October. No, the T69s aren’t being rescued from the scrapman and re-entering service to replace the CAF built trams, but a … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Portsmouth 84 at Milestones Museum, Basingstoke

Posted on Sunday 31 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

This pictorial article goes to the Milestones Museum in Basingstoke, Hampshire which is home to the sole surviving Portsmouth Corporation Tramways tram – no. 84. With Milestones having opened back in December 2000, 84 has been part of the collection … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 31 & 19 latest to start testing on West Midlands Metro – then 19 enters service!

Posted on Saturday 30 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

The number of trams which have had their repairs completed on the West Midlands Metro continues to increase with a further two examples being seen on test including “celebrity” 31 and 19.

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Around the World in Trams: Lviv 1117

Posted on Saturday 30 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

Back to Lviv again for another edition of “Around the World in Trams”.

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Anonymous Council source claims Trams to Newhaven project is set for failure

Posted on Saturday 30 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Edinburgh Evening News have recently run a story with quotes from an “anonymous” Council source who has claimed that the quality of work on the Trams to Newhaven project is appalling, that it will be delivered months behind schedule … Continue reading →

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Horse Trams are back in Douglas!

Posted on Friday 29 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

Finally! Friday 29th July saw the much anticipated return of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway with a free re-introductory service running as part of the Manx Summer Transport Festival ahead of a full return from the following day. Its been … Continue reading →

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Its yet another short-term funding settlement extension for TfL

Posted on Friday 29 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

Transport for London and the Department for Transport have come to yet another agreement to extend the current funding settlement for a short period of time – this time it will be extended until midday on 3rd August 2022. A … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool OMO 3

Posted on Friday 29 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

We return to Blackpool in 1977 for our latest edition of “Picture in Time” for an image which t first glance looks like the world’s first twin tram-bus!

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In Pictures: Blackpool Brush 290 bids farewell to Blackpool

Posted on Thursday 28 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Brush Car 290 – latterly 627 – has left Blackpool as it heads to its new home at the East Anglia Transport Museum. One of the trams which was acquired for the Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust in the great … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Queen’s Baton travels on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Thursday 28 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

As we reported earlier this week, the new West Midlands Metro extension along Broad Street has already welcomed its first special guests (not that normal passengers are anything but special of course) – with the Queen’s Baton Relay taking a … Continue reading →

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First details announced for Blackpool’s August Vintage Weekend

Posted on Thursday 28 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

There can sometimes be the accusation that details of special tram events aren’t released until its too late to make arrangements – but that’s not the case for Blackpool’s August Bank Holiday Vintage Weekend with the first information already released! … Continue reading →

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Brierley Hill Metro extension to be split into two phases

Posted on Wednesday 27 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

Increased costs have been blamed for the decision to split the construction of the West Midlands Metro extension to Brierley Hill into two phases. The news of the re-phasing of the scheme was first unveiled in local media and has … Continue reading →

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