Author Archives: Gareth Prior

New wheel lathe installed at Metro’s redeveloped depot

Posted on Thursday 21 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

As the redevelopment of the Tyne and Wear Metro’s Gosforth Depot continues a new state of the art wheel lathe has been installed which will save time and should make train maintenance more efficient. The depot is being developed in … Continue reading →

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John Bull to head to Wales

Posted on Wednesday 20 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Tramway Museum Society’s steam tram engine “John Bull” is to have a brief holiday in Wales after it was confirmed that it will be visiting the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway for their Beyer Bash taking place between 20th … Continue reading →

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Blackpool’s themed tours start up again

Posted on Wednesday 20 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Heritage Tours Promenade and Coastal Tours may have been trundling up and down the tramway since early January but this month has also seen the return of some of their popular themed tours. Fish and Chip tours, Ghost Trams … Continue reading →

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Out and About: The sun has got its hat on the West Midlands Metro

Posted on Wednesday 20 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Out and About” we take a trip to the West Midlands Metro as we take a look at the trams running in late winter (obviously before services were suspended).

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In Pictures: More progress for Trams to Newhaven

Posted on Tuesday 19 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

With trams set to be running in passenger service to Newhaven in a little over a year, the route along Leith Walk and through to Newhaven via Ocean Terminal remains a hive of activity to get things ready for testing. … Continue reading →

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New exhibition opens on the Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Tuesday 19 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

A new exhibition called Metro Memories which celebrates the history of the Tyne and Wear Metro has opened at The Common Room, Westgate Road, Newcastle. Featuring photographs, film and interviews with key decision makers along with engineers, designers and many … Continue reading →

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Seaton Tramway’s Polar Express Tram Ride tickets set to go on sale

Posted on Tuesday 19 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

We may only just have had Easter but it looks like its already time to think about Christmas! (Well, it is only eight and a bit months until the big day we guess!) Tickets for the Seaton Tramway’s popular Polar … Continue reading →

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Details announced for Blackpool’s next special event weekend

Posted on Monday 18 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours will be back this forthcoming May Day Bank Holiday weekend with another special event taking place over all three days between Saturday 30th April and Monday 2nd May. Again being marketed under the “Vintage Weekend” banner … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: A look at the Birmingham Westside extension – phase two

Posted on Monday 18 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Over the past few weeks the focus of attention on the Birmingham Westside extension has been related to the start of testing and commissioning of the second phase of the line between Library and Edgbaston Village. However, although trams have … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2022!

Posted on Monday 18 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Easter was traditionally the start of the operating season for heritage trams, and whilst that has changed in recent years with all year round operation at some lines in the UK it seems that it marks a good starting point … Continue reading →

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British Trams Online Survey: You said – we respond!

Posted on Monday 18 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

A huge thanks to everyone who completed the recent British Trams Online: Have Your Say survey. Whilst a lot of the results actually told me what we already knew the open text responses have made some interesting points and as … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Stanley Road

Posted on Sunday 17 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

On we go with “Stop by Stop” as we carry on towards Fleetwood.

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Metro performance falls as old style poster returns!

Posted on Sunday 17 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Performance on the Tyne and Wear Metro has fallen again in the latest four week period and after a couple of years where there have been no reasons for service problems the poster has returned to its old format where … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Springtime in Hillsborough

Posted on Sunday 17 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

“Out and About” is back in Sheffield today with spring having sprung around Hillsborough.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 17th April 2022

Posted on Sunday 17 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

We have an Easter bonus set of photos for you this week as we bring you three new collections (aka we’ve included what would have been added last week if we’d had the time!). Photos come from Sheffield, Nottingham and … Continue reading →

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Supertram launch Re-connect campaign

Posted on Saturday 16 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Stagecoach Supertram have launched a new campaign aiming to get people to use public transport again. “Re-connect” is using specially created artwork by local artist Luke Horton which is being affixed to tram windows in an attempt to encourage people … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Bern 18

Posted on Saturday 16 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Continuing our look at the varied trams in the collection at the Lucerne Transport Museum this is another instalment of “Around the World in Trams”.

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Metro passengers urged to switch from paper tickets to save money

Posted on Saturday 16 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Nexus are encouraging passengers on the Tyne and Wear Metro to switch from paper tickets to Pop Pay As You Go to save money on the cost of travel across the network. Pop ticket prices will not be increasing in … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Heritage trams in Blackpool

Posted on Saturday 16 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

“Out and About” goes heritage today as we head to Blackpool to see driver training take place and a stunning line-up of trams at Rigby Road.

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West Midlands Metro extension works in Dudley continue with concrete pour

Posted on Friday 15 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Away from the high-profile lack of trams on the current West Midlands Metro there continues to be good progress on adding additional lines to the network in the future with the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill extension having recently hit another … Continue reading →

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