Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloons 703 & 712

Posted on Friday 29 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Picture in Time” we head to Blackpool again with an image which just says Blackpool all over it – trams and the Tower what more is there to say!

Posted in Blackpool Tramway, Picture in Time | 1 Comment

In Pictures: 3030’s new Pension Bee advert

Posted on Thursday 28 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

We brought you the news a few days ago about the new advert on Manchester Metrolink 3030 and now we bring you a photo of the advert! Now advertising Pension Bee the tram received the vinyl wrap during April 2022 … Continue reading →

Posted in Manchester Metrolink | Comments Off on In Pictures: 3030’s new Pension Bee advert

In Pictures: Road-Rail Works Vehicle out on the Blackpool Tramway

Posted on Thursday 28 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Blackpool Tramway has always had a varied works car fleet. In the earlier days of the tramway many of the works fleet were converted withdrawn passenger trams but as technology has developed there has been a bigger reliance on … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackpool Tramway | 1 Comment

Midland Metro Alliance use new risk assessment process as part of handover of extensions

Posted on Thursday 28 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

With testing now underway on the West Midlands Metro extension to Edgbaston Village and set to kick-off in the coming months on the line to Wolverhampton Railway Station, the Midland Metro Alliance are starting to prepare for the handover of … Continue reading →

Posted in West Midlands Metro | 1 Comment

Major doubts that horse trams will run on Isle of Man in 2022

Posted on Wednesday 27 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Just when you thought the ongoing saga of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway had taken as many twists and turns as is possible then another comes along. It now looks as if 2022 will be another year without any service … Continue reading →

Posted in Douglas Bay Horse Tramway | 4 Comments

In Pictures: Signalling problems sees Tram-Train services diverted to Meadowhall

Posted on Wednesday 27 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Network Rail signalling problems around Rotherham on Monday 25th April meant the Stagecoach Supertram operated Tram-Train service to Rotherham Parkgate was disrupted. As is often the case when it isn’t possible to access the line via the Tinsley Chord the … Continue reading →

Posted in South Yorkshire Supertram | 1 Comment

NET signs up to sponsor Masters Hockey Tournament this summer

Posted on Wednesday 27 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit will be sponsoring the World Masters Hockey Cups 2002, due to take place at the Nottingham Hockey Centre between Friday 12th and Sunday 21st August. With the Hockey Centre being located adjacent to the tramway close to … Continue reading →

Posted in Nottingham Express Transit | Comments Off on NET signs up to sponsor Masters Hockey Tournament this summer

In Pictures: Another season underway on the Volk’s Electric Railway

Posted on Tuesday 26 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

As we reported a little while back the 2022 season on the Volk’s Electric Railway got underway on Monday 11th April (it was unable to start the preceding weekend due to the Brighton Marathon) with former BBC newsreader Nicholas Owen … Continue reading →

Posted in Volk's Electric Railway | 1 Comment

In Pictures: 121 returns to service after accident repairs

Posted on Tuesday 26 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Stagecoach Supertram has welcomed 121 back to the operating fleet after the completion of accident repairs. 121 was only out of service for a couple of weeks after being involved in a collision with a police van on Monday 11th … Continue reading →

Posted in South Yorkshire Supertram | Comments Off on In Pictures: 121 returns to service after accident repairs

New interpretation for remains of Birmingham 107

Posted on Tuesday 26 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

The only tram at the Aldridge Transport Museum – formerly the Aston Manor Road Transport Museum – has recently received some new interpretation to give visitors to the museum a better idea of what the tram would have looked like. … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Comments Off on New interpretation for remains of Birmingham 107

Bluebird runs under its own power!

Posted on Monday 25 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

As milestones in the restoration of a tram go they don’t get much more significant than the first runs under its own power – and that is exactly what happened for Bluebird at the Crich Tramway Village on Friday 22nd … Continue reading →

Posted in National Tramway Museum | Comments Off on Bluebird runs under its own power!

In Pictures: Glasgow 585 at the Science Museum store

Posted on Monday 25 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Whilst there are many Glasgow trams which have been preserved there is probably one which has proved to be elusive to most – Glasgow 585. Owned by the Science Museum the tram used to be on display at the Kensington … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 8 Comments

Out and About: Grassed track in Edinburgh

Posted on Monday 25 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Today’s “Out and About” goes outside of the city centre in Edinburgh as we feature a tram speeding across the grassed track in the Edinburgh Park area.

Posted in Edinburgh Trams, Out and About | Comments Off on Out and About: Grassed track in Edinburgh

Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Fisherman’s Walk

Posted on Sunday 24 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Today in “Stop by Stop” we come to the last stop before entering Fleetwood Town Centre at Fisherman’s Walk.

Posted in Blackpool Tramway, Stop by Stop | Comments Off on Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Fisherman’s Walk

In Pictures: Work at Balfour Street tramstop in Edinburgh

Posted on Sunday 24 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

In this latest pictorial look at the ongoing Trams to Newhaven construction works in Edinburgh we head to the stop at Balfour Street. This will be the third new stop on the line coming from the city centre and will … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh Trams | Comments Off on In Pictures: Work at Balfour Street tramstop in Edinburgh

Artists selected for Tyne and Wear Metro train interior artwork

Posted on Sunday 24 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Four artists from the north east of England have won the commission to supply artwork to be applied to the interior of the new Tyne and Wear Metro trains after an open call for submissions. Each artist will go on … Continue reading →

Posted in Tyne and Wear Metro | Comments Off on Artists selected for Tyne and Wear Metro train interior artwork

What’s New on British Trams Online? 24th April 2022

Posted on Sunday 24 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

This week we have photos from Manchester Metrolink and Burton & Ashby 14 at the Statfold Barn Railway:

Posted in Burton & Ashby 14, Manchester Metrolink, Site News | 3 Comments

In Pictures: Easter at the Seaton Tramway

Posted on Saturday 23 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Whilst work to construct the two new stops on the Seaton Tramway goes on – opening for Riverside and Seaton Wetlands is likely to be later this year – normal services have been continuing on the three mile route between … Continue reading →

Posted in Seaton Tramway | Comments Off on In Pictures: Easter at the Seaton Tramway

Around the World in Trams: Basel 202

Posted on Saturday 23 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

“Around the World in Trams” is heading back to the Lucerne Transport Museum for one last time today.

Posted in Around the World in Trams | Comments Off on Around the World in Trams: Basel 202

Blackpool Transport launch Flexi10 ticket

Posted on Saturday 23 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

As hybrid working starts to be fully implemented in many businesses across the UK the traditional season tickets have started to become less useful for commuters with transport companies having to look at introducing new more innovative ticketing options. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackpool Tramway | Comments Off on Blackpool Transport launch Flexi10 ticket