Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Broadwater

Posted on Sunday 27 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Today’s edition of “Stop by Stop” reaches Broadwater as our journey north on the Blackpool Tramway continues.

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In Pictures: Trams to Newhaven project remains on track for Spring 2023 opening as trams will return to city centre tomorrow

Posted on Sunday 27 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its time for a good news story from Edinburgh Trams as not only has it been confirmed that the Trams to Newhaven project remains on target for a Spring 2023 opening (and within the £207.3 million budget) but that trams … Continue reading →

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NET fares to increase from 28th March

Posted on Sunday 27 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

There will be an increase in tram ticket prices on Nottingham Express Transit from Monday 28th March in response to the continued increase in operating costs being experienced by the operating company. Single fares will rise by 20p with a … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 27th March 2022

Posted on Sunday 27 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

We’re back with another main site update this week as photos come from London Tramlink earlier this month:

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In Pictures: Glasgow 488’s top deck arrives at EATM

Posted on Saturday 26 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

All parts of Glasgow 488 have now been reunited in the same county (and country!) once more after the unrestored top deck was transported from Wales arriving at the East Anglia Transport Museum on Thursday 24th March. The lower deck … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Bern 26

Posted on Saturday 26 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

We return to the Swiss Museum of Transport for this latest edition of “Around the World in Trams”.

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In Pictures: Rail replacement works in Manchester City Centre

Posted on Saturday 26 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

The latest set of engineering works on the Manchester Metrolink system started on Sunday 20th March with rail replacement works taking place in Piccadilly Gardens, along Aytoun Street/Piccadilly Place and in the Piccadilly Station undercroft itself. During these essential works … Continue reading →

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No ticket, no excuse on NET

Posted on Saturday 26 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Anyone found travelling on Nottingham Express Transit from Monday 21st March is being met with a zero tolerance approach and will now receive an on the spot fine of £70. From this date there will be extra staff on-board trams … Continue reading →

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Boat Cars to enjoy workshop time in San Francisco

Posted on Friday 25 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Of all UK tram types there is one which has spread its wings to the most diverse locations in the world – the Blackpool Boat Car. As well as the three in Blackpool and one at Crich, the United States … Continue reading →

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Overhead woes for Metrolink and Supertram

Posted on Friday 25 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

It seems that the past few days haven’t been the best for overhead line equiment on UK tramways as both Manchester Metrolink and Stagecoach Supertram have seen major disruption as a result of damage requiring significant repairs. Metrolink’s problems were … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Seaton Tramway 8

Posted on Friday 25 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

“Picture in Time” today is again in Devon at the Seaton Tramway where we take a look inside Riverside Depot at one of the tram’s which wasn’t in service on 28th August 1995.

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Office of Road and Rail launch prosecution over Sandilands tram derailment

Posted on Thursday 24 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Office of Road and Rail (ORR) have confirmed that they are to prosecute Transport for London (TfL), Tram Operations Limited (TOL) and tram driver Alfred Dorris after a detailed and thorough investigation into the tragic accident at Sandilands in … Continue reading →

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More repairs confirmed for Urbos3 trams as West Midlands Metro remains suspended

Posted on Thursday 24 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

There is no end in sight to the suspension of services on the West Midlands Metro with repairs now being confirmed as required on the withdrawn Urbos3 trams after detailed bodywork inspections were completed. The service was suspended (this time) … Continue reading →

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Stagecoach Supertram Engineering Works this April

Posted on Thursday 24 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

The next set of engineering work on Stagecoach Supertram are to take place this April. The Blue and Purple routes will see revised services in operation on both Sunday 3rd April and over the complete Easter Weekend: 15th to 18th … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3136 into service

Posted on Wednesday 23 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

The latest Manchester Metrolink M5000 to enter service is 3136 with the tram being seen carrying passengers for the first time on Saturday 19th March 2022.

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Major recruitment drive for Edinburgh Trams Customer Service roles

Posted on Wednesday 23 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams have launched a major new recruitment campaign to appoint Customer Service and Ticketing Assistants on both the current line from the Airport to city centre as well as the extension to Newhaven when that opens in 2023.

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Luas Engineering Works: 26th & 27th March

Posted on Wednesday 23 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

There’s more engineering works on the way for Luas with the Red line being affected this time around – the works see no trams between Blackhorse and Heuston over the weekend of Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th March.

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No trams on West Midlands Metro again as more cracks found

Posted on Tuesday 22 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its happened again. Just three months after services resumed on the West Midlands Metro they have been suspended again with further cracks – in a different location to the previous cracks – discovered on the original Urbos3 trams. Services were … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Railcoach 279 returns to Rigby Road

Posted on Tuesday 22 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Rigby Road Depot is home to a “pointy ended” English Electric Railcoach once more with the Fylde Transport Trust’s 279 having made the short trip across Blackpool on Thursday 17th March 2022 to allow for the last stages of its … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams set to return to St Andrew Square by end of month

Posted on Tuesday 22 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Now here’s a turn up for the books – construction works set to be completed on time to allow for Edinburgh Trams to run between West End and St Andrew Square again from the end of March! Although no exact … Continue reading →

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