Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Further announcement on reduced opening for Crich

Posted on Tuesday 7 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Following the conclusion of the Great British Seaside event – which ran from 28th May to 4th June albeit without any trams – the Crich Tramway Village have announced that the museum will now only be open on limited dates … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Tram Parade

Posted on Monday 6 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Across the UK over the long Bank Holiday weekend (Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June) there were a number of events taking place to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. From concerts to street parties, Blackpool’s main offering was a Tram … Continue reading →

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The wait goes on for a return for West Midlands Metro

Posted on Monday 6 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

We’ve now reached the week when we have been promised a return to service for the West Midlands Metro (between Wolverhampton St George’s and Bull Street at least) but two days in and there is still no announcement of an … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Tyne and Wear Metro at Sunderland

Posted on Monday 6 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Tyne and Wear Metro to South Hylton via Sunderland recently celebrated its 20th anniversary and in this edition of “Out and About” we head to the rather dark Sunderland station for some views of the Metrocars in operation.

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Trams in Video: Manchester Metrolink’s Trafford Park line

Posted on Sunday 5 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

“Trams in Video” returns today with some footage shot on the newest extension of Manchester Metrolink out to The Trafford Centre. Shot in August 2021 we start out journey at Cornbrook before we make our way out onto the Trafford … Continue reading →

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Volk’s Electric Railway services resume to Black Rock

Posted on Sunday 5 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

The full Volk’s Electric Railway on Brighton seafront is running all the way from Aquarium to Black Rock once more following the completion of the work on the foreshore which has seen a shortened route running so far in 2022.

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In Pictures: A look at the trams of the Ulster Transport Museum

Posted on Sunday 5 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

It has been almost 50 years since trams last ran in the Northern Irish city of Belfast (1954 to be precise was the last time they ran) but they may be gone but are not forgotten as several examples of … Continue reading →

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Metrolink One day travelcards to be removed from get me there app

Posted on Sunday 5 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Transport for Greater Manchester have announced that one day travelcards will no longer be available for purchase through the get me there app from mid-June as part of a continued crackdown on fare evasion. Its said that a number of … Continue reading →

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The end of Manchester Metrolink 1016

Posted on Saturday 4 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Now I know that sometimes we are a little slow to bring you some news stories but this one is probably a new record! Manchester Metrolink 1016 is believed to have been scrapped after suffering damage at its long-term storage … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Lviv Knyahyni Olhy turning circle

Posted on Saturday 4 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Ukraine has been in the new for all the wrong reasons in 2022 with images of trams destroyed during the conflict with Russia having been across global media as just some of the many distressing photos seen. Over the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Tracklaying continues at Picardy Place

Posted on Saturday 4 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Whilst work hasn’t started yet on the construction of the tramstop at Picardy Place – which as we all know will be the first stop on the extension out towards Newhaven – there has been progress around it with track … Continue reading →

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Luas Engineering Works: Red line – 11th and 12th June

Posted on Saturday 4 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

The next set of engineering works on Dublin’s Luas network will be affecting services on the Red Line over the weekend of Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th June. Throughout the weekend there will be no trams between Red Cow and … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Three trams in service at East Anglia Transport Museum celebrates 50 years

Posted on Friday 3 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Sunday 29th May saw the East Anglia Transport Museum celebrate 50 years of opening with a special event taking place at their Carlton Colville site. Over 1,000 people attended the event which offered half price admission to all and included … Continue reading →

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What’s in a name? New Blackpool tram terminus changes name before it opens!

Posted on Friday 3 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

A few months ago we mentioned how as part of the construction works for the new Blackpool Tramway extension along Talbot Road to Blackpool North Railway Station stop signs had started to be put up. Whilst the one in Talbot … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Nottingham Express Transit 204

Posted on Friday 3 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

As we continue our archive photo series “Picture in Time” we return to Nottingham to take another look at an advertising livery.

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In Pictures: Driver familiarisation ramps up on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Thursday 2 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Now that its been announced that a passenger service will resume on the West Midlands Metro at some point during week commencing Sunday 5th June its expected that driver (re-)familiarisation will be ramping up over the next week or so … Continue reading →

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London Tramlink drivers vote to strike over pay

Posted on Thursday 2 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Strikes are set to hit London Tramlink after drivers in the ASLEF union voted strongly in favour of taking strike action as a result of the ongoing pay dispute which has seen no pay increased offered this year.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Brush Car 634

Posted on Thursday 2 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

As we celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this weekend this additional edition of “Picture in Time” takes us back to a previous Jubilee – the Silver Jubilee to be precise as we see Brush Car’s 634‘s special Jubilee livery.

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Seaton’s Boat Tram out for the Jubilee!

Posted on Wednesday 1 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

As we rapidly approach a four day weekend with two Bank Holidays, the Seaton Tramway have confirmed that as part of their contribution to the celebrations the popular Boat Car, no. 4, will be out on all four days running … Continue reading →

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Extra Metro services for Ed Sheeran concert

Posted on Wednesday 1 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Tyne and Wear Metro will be running extra services before and after the Ed Sheeran concert taking place at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light as they prepare for their busiest couple of days for more than three years. The concerts … Continue reading →

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