Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Picture in Time: Blackpool Jubilee 762

Posted on Friday 3 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

This week our Blackpool edition of “Picture in Time” is heading back to August 2007 where we take a look at one of the brighter all over adverts seen on the Blackpool Tramway during this period.

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Brush 631

Posted on Friday 3 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of our “Then and Now” series “15 Years Apart” we return to Blackpool for a look at one of the trams which is now part of the Heritage Fleet.

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In Pictures: Dudley Very Light Rail Innovation Centre update

Posted on Thursday 2 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its been a while since we last took a look at the Light Rail Innovation Centre in Dudley but we remedy that in this article as we see the site (in the snow!) with plenty of construction progress having been … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Just another day at Beamish

Posted on Thursday 2 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Beamish – The Living Museum of the North – continues to be open five days a week up until the Christmas holidays which while it reduces chances to see the trams in operation still gives plenty of opportunities! One tram … Continue reading →

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Cut price return tickets available to Blackpool Town Centre

Posted on Thursday 2 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

From now until the start of January Blackpool Transport are offering anyone travelling on their trams and buses into Blackpool Town Centre a special reduced price return ticket for just £2.50. The tickets must be purchased through the Blackpool Transport … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: Glasgow 22

Posted on Thursday 2 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its another edition of “15 Years Apart” today (there will be other photo series during our birthday celebration month they just haven’t been written yet!) as we take a look at another tram in 2006 and 2021.

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In Pictures: Single-line working in Blackpool

Posted on Wednesday 1 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

As we’ve mentioned in passing several times over the past week or so, welding work in Blackpool at North Pier has meant that single-line working has been scheduled to take place on the section of tramway between North Pier and … Continue reading →

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First bodyshell completed for Tyne and Wear Metro’s new trains

Posted on Wednesday 1 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

A significant milestone has been reached in the new train fleet for the Tyne and Wear Metro with the very first bodyshell having been completed at Stadler’s factory in Switzerland. One of 46 new trains being built by Stadler as … Continue reading →

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Trams to Newhaven to start prep work for building fixings installation

Posted on Wednesday 1 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

They were once known as rosettes and in first generation tramway days they could be of a very elaborate design but the more prosaic term being used by the Trams to Newhaven project in Edinburgh is “building fixings”. We are … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Rebuilt Balloon 707

Posted on Wednesday 1 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its British Trams Online Anniversary Month! That’s right 1st December 2021 marks 19 years since this website launched on the internet and as we have done over the past few years that means during December we will be bringing you … Continue reading →

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Advent Calendars are now live!

Posted on Wednesday 1 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Advent starts today and you know what that means – the return of the British Trams Online Advent Calendars! Once again we have two versions for you to choose from – or even choose both! – Traditional Trams and Modern … Continue reading →

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First phase of Tyne and Wear Metro Gosforth Depot completed

Posted on Tuesday 30 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

The first phase of the redevelopment of Gosforth Depot on the Tyne and Wear Metro has now been completed which will allow further demolition work to get underway as the project continues. The £70 million project is being undertaken by … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Trams resume normal service in Blackpool

Posted on Tuesday 30 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

Tuesday 30th November has seen a normal tram service resume in Blackpool after they were given permission to proceed past the Metropole Hotel following the structural damage it suffered during Storm Arwen over the weekend.

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Luas start recruitment for new tram drivers

Posted on Tuesday 30 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

Dublin’s Luas tram system has started a recruitment drive for more drivers to start from early January 2022. They are also looking to create a panel for future opportunities. Operators of the line, Transdev Dublin Light Rail Ltd., are looking … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Delays continue on Tyne & Wear Metro and in Blackpool

Posted on Monday 29 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

Storm Arwen may now have blown away but its after effects are still being felt with both the Tyne and Wear Metro and Blackpool Tramway in particular seeing ongoing disruption as at the evening of Monday 29th November. Whilst things … Continue reading →

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Two years down, less than two to go for Trams to Newhaven project

Posted on Monday 29 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

November 2021 marks the two year point of the start of construction works for the Trams to Newhaven project which will, unsurprisingly, see the Edinburgh Trams line extended to Newhaven. With trams still on target to start operation in spring … Continue reading →

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Trams &: Nottingham Express Transit 216 & bus

Posted on Monday 29 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Trams &” we are off to the East Midlands as we feature a image at one of Nottingham Express Transit’s termini with a tram joined by another bus.

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Central – Royal Centre

Posted on Sunday 28 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

“Stop by Stop” carries on our journey on Nottingham Express Transit today and we take a look at the Royal Centre stop.

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Man taken to hospital after being hit by tram at Little Bispham

Posted on Sunday 28 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

A man in his 60s was taken to hospital on Thursday 25th November after being hit by a tram on the Blackpool Tramway at Little Bispham. The incident occurred at around 1820 with tram services being suspended until approximately 2200 … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Tram on a ferry!

Posted on Sunday 28 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

No, its not a low budget remake of the Hollywood blockbuster Snakes on a Plane! As we have reported extensively over the past few months the new batch of M5000 trams for use on Manchester Metrolink are being delivered at … Continue reading →

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