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New card validators being installed on Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Friday 15 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

With Edinburgh Trams set to introduce improved contactless ticketing options in the future, new validators are currently being installed at stops. The current validators are used by passengers to touch-on their Ridacards, concession passes and other smartcards to validate them … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Brush 623

Posted on Friday 15 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

In this instalment of “Picture in Time”, we take a look at Blackpool Brush 623 in the sunshine in September 1976.

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SNP promise further Edinburgh Trams extensions if they win Council elections

Posted on Thursday 14 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

The political hot potato of extending Edinburgh Trams is showing no sign of going away with the Scottish National Party manifesto for the upcoming council elections promising to build new lines to the north and south if they retain power. … Continue reading →

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New Metro train driving simulator gets the once over

Posted on Thursday 14 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

A driving simulator which will be used to train drivers on the Tyne and Wear Metro’s new trains before they are introduced from next year is currently being built in France and a team from the Metro Futures, Learning and … Continue reading →

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Late night trams in Edinburgh for Terminal V festival

Posted on Thursday 14 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams will be running extra late night services on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th April to cater for those attending the Terminal V festival at the Royal Highland Centre with shuttle buses linking the site with Ingliston Park and … Continue reading →

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Nottingham Contactless launched across transport modes

Posted on Wednesday 13 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Travel on certain public transport operators across Nottingham has now become a lot simpler with the introduction of “Nottingham Contactless”, said to be the first Oyster-style contactless ticketing system in the country outside London. There is a catch though, it … Continue reading →

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Parents urged to check in with their children after string of attacks on Greater Manchester public transport

Posted on Wednesday 13 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

After a spate of attacks on public transport in Greater Manchester – trams, trains and buses – parents are being urged to check in with their children to make sure they know what they are up to. Rocks, bricks and … Continue reading →

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Another award win for the Seaton Tramway!

Posted on Wednesday 13 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Seaton Tramway in Devon are celebrating after winning yet another award! This time they were victorious at the prestigious Heritage Railway Association Awards which were held in Birmingham during March.

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Surprise! Another tram arrives on Metrolink

Posted on Tuesday 12 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Monday 11th April saw a bit of a surprise turn up in Manchester as the latest M5000 was delivered – not only coming just over a week since the last delivery but also a rare midweek delivery. 3139 was the … Continue reading →

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More disruption for Supertram as overhead repairs still to be finished, Network Rail signalling problems and Police Van collision all contribute

Posted on Tuesday 12 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

We’re not sure how many mirrors Stagecoach Supertram have broken recently but it seems the bad luck keeps on coming with the past few days seeing more disruption – including the ongoing disruption on the Blue route to Halfway. In … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Stops get a sign of services coming soon

Posted on Tuesday 12 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its all gone a little bit quiet on the extension front in Blackpool since the first trams ran along Talbot Road to the new terminus close to Blackpool North Railway Station and its likely that there won’t be much more … Continue reading →

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Norwich 39 up for sale on Facebook Marketplace!

Posted on Monday 11 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

We’ve seen something similar happen before but amongst the mattresses, tables, children’s toys and bricks (free bricks no less!), Facebook Marketplace sometimes throws up a bit of surprise. The surprise this time is the body of Norwich Electric Tramways no. … Continue reading →

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202 receives new advert as NET back campaign to protect women and girls

Posted on Monday 11 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit 202 is now carrying adverts as part of their backing for a new initiative driving home a powerful message about protecting women and girls from sexual violence. Led by Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry the “A-Z … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Back to West End in Edinburgh

Posted on Monday 11 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

This latest edition of “Out and About” returns to Edinburgh as we take another look at what was going on at the temporary West End terminus in February.

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Lindel Road

Posted on Sunday 10 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

This is another edition of “Stop by Stop” with our journey continuing northbound on the Blackpool Tramway towards Fleetwood Ferry.

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Metro bridge in North Tyneside to be replaced in £3 million project

Posted on Sunday 10 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

This summer is set to see a major Metro bridge replaced as part of a £3 million project which will also create space for better bus links and road freight to North Shields Fish Quay. The Tanners Bank bridge is … Continue reading →

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For Sale! OO-scale tram layout

Posted on Sunday 10 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Does anyone want an OO-scale tram layout? We have been contacted by contributor Geoff Pickles who is looking to dispose of his model tram layout as he is no longer able to maintain it and is now looking to dispose … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 10th April 2022

Posted on Sunday 10 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Just the one set of photos this week as we head to the Heaton Park Tramway’s 40th(+2) Birthday Celebrations:

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Tramlink drivers to be balloted for industrial action

Posted on Saturday 9 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

ASLEF members on London Tramlink are to be balloted with a view to starting industrial action over a pay dispute. Drivers are currently subject to a pay freeze with the previous pay deal having expired six months ago and Tram … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Uetlibergbahn 2

Posted on Saturday 9 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

We are again at the Lucerne Transport Museum for this edition of “Around the World in Trams”.

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