Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: Standard 143 starts testing on the Prom

Posted on Wednesday 9 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Fylde Transport Trust’s Blackpool Standard 143 has finally broken cover from the confines of Rigby Road Depot with testing and mileage accumulation commencing on Wednesday 9th March. This was the first time that the tram had run under its … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Broken down bus causes Supertram delays

Posted on Wednesday 9 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Stagecoach Supertram services to Middlewood were temporarily suspended for around four hours on Friday 4th March after a bus broke down on Leppings Lane blocking the outbound line heading to Middewood.

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Out and About: A quick trip to Manchester Airport

Posted on Wednesday 9 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

In today’s edition of “Out and About” we head to Manchester Airport on the Manchester Metrolink system.

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Crich get ready for the another season

Posted on Tuesday 8 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

It seems to have come round quickly again but this Saturday, 12th March, will see the Crich Tramway Village reopening for another season. After a couple of seasons where there has been limited opening because of the pandemic 2022 will, … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Holes filled in Blackpool!

Posted on Tuesday 8 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Over the past few weeks we have seen a few holes appear in the previously laid concrete on the extension of the Blackpool Tramway and now we can report that they have all been filled in! The small squares had … Continue reading →

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New Metro automatic sliding step revealed

Posted on Tuesday 8 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

A new automatic sliding step which will be fitted to the new trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro has been unveiled as construction of the first trains continues in Switzerland. The step will transform accessibility on the network by … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: The next M5000 arrives in Manchester

Posted on Monday 7 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 5th March saw the 137th M5000 arrive at Queens Road Depot in Manchester with 3137 making the trip across from Germany following the completion of its assembly at the plant in Bautzen.

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Increased service frequency on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Monday 7 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

The gradual increase of services on the West Midlands Metro has continued with trams now running up to every 10 minutes for the bulk of the day. This now means that six trams an hour will be running between Library … Continue reading →

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Trams &: Stagecoach Supertram 110 & bus

Posted on Monday 7 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

We return to our series of photos showing trams alongside some other form of transport and today its a modern tram alongside a bus image – this time we are in Sheffield City Centre.

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Rossall Beach

Posted on Sunday 6 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

“Stop by Stop” continues today as we continue northbound on the Blackpool Tramway – today its Rossall Beach.

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Half price explorer tickets on the Seaton Tramway for the National Lottery Open Week

Posted on Sunday 6 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Over the years the National Lottery has supported many heritage organisations across the UK and in celebration of this lottery ticket holders will be able to enjoy half price travel on the Seaton Tramway on 19th, 20th, 26th and 27th … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Balloon 700 on Heritage Tours in Blackpool again

Posted on Sunday 6 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

During the first month of 2022, Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours regular weekend Coastal and Promenade Tours were mainly in the wheels of B-fleet Balloon 700. Now in wartime green and cream again the tram seems to have become a member … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 6th March 2022

Posted on Sunday 6 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

This week we have photos from Manchester Metrolink:

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Metrolink patronage back up to almost two thirds of pre-pandemic levels

Posted on Saturday 5 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Passenger numbers on Manchester Metrolink are continuing to rise again after the relaxation of restrictions to travel earlier this year. Whilst passenger numbers had fallen down to 41% of pre-pandemic levels in December, by the end of January it was … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Tallinn 130

Posted on Saturday 5 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Today’s “Around the World in Trams” continues its look at trams running in the Estonian capital.

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Nexus victorious at Rail Business Awards

Posted on Saturday 5 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

Nexus and the Tyne & Wear Metro have returned from the Rail Business Awards in London triumphant having been won the Education and Training Excellence Award as well as being highly commended in other categories. The award was made in … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Tram changeover at Wednesbury Parkway

Posted on Saturday 5 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

“Out and About” today is in the West Midlands as we head to the Metro where we see trams changing over at Wednesbury Parkway.

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In Pictures: Work continues at both ends of Trams to Newhaven project

Posted on Friday 4 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

We return to Edinburgh again to see some of the latest progress on constructing the first extension of the Edinburgh Trams network from the city centre out to Newhaven. Due to open in spring 2023 it is planned that most … Continue reading →

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Programme of events announced for Rush Hour on the Railways

Posted on Friday 4 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

This Easter Weekend (Friday 15th to Monday 18th April) will see the return of Rush Hour on the Railways to the Isle of Man with the heritage tramways and railways joining forces to offer a varied programme of events. For … Continue reading →

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Person hit by tram at Nottingham Station

Posted on Friday 4 March 2022 by Gareth Prior

A woman had to be taken to hospital on Wednesday 2nd March after she was hit by a tram at Nottingham Station tramstop. The incident happened shortly before 1700 and saw NET services suspended between Old Market Square and Queens … Continue reading →

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