Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Out and About: Heron goes tramspotting in Edinburgh!

Posted on Monday 13 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its probably fair to say that when you think of trams you usually think of them running in urban environments. However, as we see in this latest edition of “Out and About” from Edinburgh its not all concrete and roads … Continue reading →

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Trams in Video: Trams at Sheffield Station

Posted on Sunday 12 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Today’s “Trams in Video” head off to Sheffield’s Stagecoach Supertram network as we take a brief look at trams running through the Sheffield Station tramstop.

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Another delay for Wolverhampton Metro extension

Posted on Sunday 12 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Trams will not be running to Wolverhampton Railway Station in time for the Commonwealth Games after all. The much delayed extension has been delayed further, and although it is expected that the majority of construction works will be over by … Continue reading →

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A change of ownership for Blackpool Centenary 645

Posted on Sunday 12 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Centenary 645 – which was once one of two Centenary Cars to call a holiday park their home – is now owned by Blackpool Transport once again after the Fylde Transport Trust decided that it was surplus to their … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 12th June 2022

Posted on Sunday 12 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its the first part of a triology of Photo Galleries from Blackpool this week:

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In Pictures: Another tram enters service on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Saturday 11 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

The second day of the latest return of the West Midlands Metro saw another new tram enter service for the first time with 44 allocated to service having completed its mileage accumulation and being cleared for operation. With the entry … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Lviv Knyahyni Olhy terminus

Posted on Saturday 11 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Today we return to the Ukrainian city of Lviv for another look at the city and its trams as they were back in February 1994.

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New traction poles delivered to Crich

Posted on Saturday 11 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

A positive sign to report from Crich where they have now taken delivery of new traction poles and gravity blocks. These will be installed around the depot fan in due course which will allow tram services to start again after … Continue reading →

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Delays after woman hit by tram in Blackpool

Posted on Saturday 11 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Services on the Blackpool Tramway were disrupted on Monday 6th June after a woman was hit by a tram at Lowther Avenue. The incident happened shortly before 1200 with tram services disrupted for nearly five hours whilst the emergency services … Continue reading →

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TfL and TOL to plead guilty on health and safety failings over Sandilands derailment

Posted on Friday 10 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Both Transport for London and Tram Operations Limited (TOL – a subsidiary of First Group) have indicated that they are to plead guilty to the charges of health and safety failings in relation to the Sandilands derailment of November 2016 … Continue reading →

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Later trams in Edinburgh to help get back to city centre after concerts

Posted on Friday 10 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams will be running later services on select dates during June to help people returning from gigs at the Royal Highland Centre to return to Edinburgh City Centre. Trams will run until 2345 – around an hour later than … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Nottingham Express Transit 206

Posted on Friday 10 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

“Picture in Time” is again visiting Nottingham Express Transit for this latest edition.

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro services resume

Posted on Thursday 9 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

After a gap of 80 days trams are once again running on the West Midlands Metro. Although its not a full service yet – we’ll have to wait for more trams to be repaired before that happens – it does … Continue reading →

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Strike dates announced for London Tramlink

Posted on Thursday 9 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Two 48 hour strikes have been announced on London Tramlink following the recent ballot of ASLEF members. The strikes are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 28th/Wednesday 29th June and Wednesday 13th/Thursday 14th July.

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Second phase of Gosforth Depot redevelopment completed

Posted on Thursday 9 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Work on the redevelopment of the Tyne and Wear Metro’s depot at Gosforth is continuing at a good pace with the second phase (of six) now completed. This has seen three more sections of line being successfully installed. Phase three … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Its another M5000 arrival and another into service update!

Posted on Wednesday 8 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

The first full week of June has been another busy one for Manchester Metrolink as not only have they welcomed the latest M5000 to the city but one of the recent arrivals has also entered service. The arrival came first … Continue reading →

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Two more trams for East Anglia Transport Museum

Posted on Wednesday 8 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Two of the erstwhile Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust collection of trams are set to find a new home at the East Anglia Transport Museum with news that Blackpool trams Brush Car 290 and Ex-Towing Railcoach 678 will be heading east … Continue reading →

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New Edinburgh Council leader calls on Scottish government to intervene over Trams Inquiry

Posted on Wednesday 8 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

It may seem hard to believe but it has now been over eight years since Alex Salmond (then First Minister of the Scottish Government) announced an inquiry into the original Edinburgh Trams project after it went well over budget and … Continue reading →

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West Midlands Metro services set to resume on Thursday 9th June

Posted on Tuesday 7 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

We finally have a date! West Midlands Metro services will resume on Thursday 9th June for the first time since Saturday 19th March with a sufficient number of trams having been tested and cleared for operation. In preparation for this … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend works in Sheffield

Posted on Tuesday 7 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

The extended Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend gave Stagecoach Supertram the ideal opportunity to undertake some further rail replacement works with the section along Infirmary Road being taken care of meaning that services on both the Blue and Yellow routes were … Continue reading →

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