Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Boost for light rail safety with new government funding

Posted on Sunday 26 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board have been awarded a package of £3.3 million from the Department of Transport which will enable them to continue with their vital safety work over the next three years. A number of projects … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 26th June 2022

Posted on Sunday 26 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Our photos this week include the second part of the Blackpool trilogy:

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In Pictures: A new look for an old Midland Metro T69

Posted on Saturday 25 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Long Marston has long been the home for the remaining redundant Midland Metro T69s but since they arrived between 2014 and 2019 they have done little except sit there waiting for a new use to be found for them. Until … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Lviv 822+818

Posted on Saturday 25 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another edition of “Around the World in Trams” and Lviv in Ukraine is again the location for another couple of images taken in February 1994.

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Metro extension to see more progress through Dudley

Posted on Saturday 25 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Work on the West Midlands Metro extension to Brierley Hill – slated to open in 2023 – is set to see further progress in the coming weeks with work on Castle Hill, Dudley due to move to the other side … Continue reading →

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NET manager recognised at European award ceremony

Posted on Saturday 25 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit Tram Technical Manager, Laura Bartram, has been recognised as a rising star in the European transport sector after winning an award at the European Mobility Exhibition in Paris.

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In Pictures: Two more new adverts in Edinburgh!

Posted on Friday 24 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

You wait ages for a new advert and then several come at once! After the end of last week saw Edinburgh Trams 264 receive adverts for Tennent’s Light we have now seen sister trams 251 and 275 receive new designs, … Continue reading →

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Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust still looking for a new owner for Balloon 710

Posted on Friday 24 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

If you ever read the comments section of this website, or indeed many other places on the internet, you will be well aware that the story of Blackpool Balloon 710 is one which sees passionate exchanges from all sides. It’s … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Gateshead Garden Festival – Blackpool 167

Posted on Friday 24 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

We return to the Gateshead Garden Festival for today’s instalment of “Picture in Time”.

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In Pictures: Work continues on Seaton Wetlands Halt

Posted on Thursday 23 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Work on one of the latest additions to the Seaton Tramway is continuing with the new stop at Seaton Wetlands making progress although yet to be completed. Originally due to open last year various factors have delayed the work but … Continue reading →

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Another three month closure for the Eccles line

Posted on Thursday 23 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Those who rely on Manchester Metrolink’s Eccles line are set to be hit by another three month closure later this year with Transport for Greater Manchester confirming the third phase of rail replacement works this year. Trams will not run … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: John Bull heads to Wales

Posted on Wednesday 22 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

John Bull, Crich’s steam tram engine, went on a brief visit to the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway last month for the “Beyer Bash” event which saw various historic vehicles constructed by the former Beyer, Peacock works on display and … Continue reading →

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Tyne and Wear Metro completes tactile paving installation at all stations

Posted on Wednesday 22 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Every platform on every Tyne and Wear Metro station now has tactile paving on the platform edge – making it the first rail network in England to have this feature, giving a major accessibility upgrade for blind and partially sighted … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3075 changes its vinyls for The Trafford Centre

Posted on Tuesday 21 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Over the years of modern tramways it has been fairly rare for the same company to continually advertise on the same tram with different promotions but Manchester Metrolink’s 3075 is bucking that trend as it is now onto its third … Continue reading →

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North East Rail and Metro Strategy approved

Posted on Tuesday 21 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

The North East Joint Transport Committee have approved the first North East Rail and Metro Strategy, which outlines plans to upgrade the East Coast Mainline, reopen the Leamside Line and, most pertinent to this website, extended the Tyne and Wear … Continue reading →

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Daytime testing to start on Blackpool Tramway extension

Posted on Monday 20 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Up to seven days of daytime testing on the Blackpool Tramway extension along Talbot Road to Blackpool North Railway Station is set to take place from Monday 27th June it has been confirmed in social media posts by both Blackpool … Continue reading →

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Luas Green Line celebrates 18th Birthday with a competition

Posted on Monday 20 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Luas Green Line will be 18 on Thursday 30th June! And to mark occasion there will be a competition to win one of ten digital One4All vouchers – and all you have to do to enter is fill in a … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Another trip to Sheffield

Posted on Monday 20 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another edition of “Out and About” and the location this time is Sheffield for a selection of views from across the network showing a variety of tram types and liveries.

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Trams in Video: Beeston Centre – Nottingham Express Transit

Posted on Sunday 19 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another short video of trams running on Nottingham Express Transit and this time we make a stop at Beeston Centre on the line out to Toton Lane. With its unusual layout of platforms on either side of … Continue reading →

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3141 enters service on Metrolink – involved in collision on first day!

Posted on Sunday 19 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

As entries into service go it was particularly spectacular for Manchester Metrolink 3141 as just a few hours into its operating career in Manchester it was involved in a collision with a bus on Princess Street in the city centre!

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