Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Out and About: A quick call at Saughton

Posted on Saturday 26 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

We’ve headed out of Edinburgh City Centre for today’s edition of “Out and About” as we call at Saughton.

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In Pictures: Back to the Newhaven end of the Edinburgh Trams extension

Posted on Friday 25 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

We head back to Edinburgh in this latest pictorial construction update. This time we are at the Newhaven end of the Trams to Newhaven project as we see recent progress on the works at Leith Docks, Ocean Drive and Melrose … Continue reading →

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Another financial settlement for Transport for London – but it still only goes to June

Posted on Friday 25 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Department for Transport and Transport for London have come to agreement on a new financial settlement which brings the total support for TfL from central government since the start of pandemic close to £5 billion. However, it is still … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Midland Metro 05

Posted on Friday 25 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

One final image from Midland Metro before “Picture in Time” moves location again.

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In Pictures: Points problems at MediaCityUK

Posted on Thursday 24 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

There have recently been problems for trams running between Eccles and Ashton-under-Lyne with them being unable to access the MediaCityUK spur owing to a fault with the points. This has meant services were running directly between Broadway and Harbour City … Continue reading →

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Manx Electric Railway Society call on Tynwald to honour decision to build full horse tramway

Posted on Thursday 24 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

The Manx Electric Railway Society – a group with the express purpose of protecting and promoting the retention and development of not only the MER but also other tramways on the island at a reasonable cost – have called on … Continue reading →

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WMCA budget approved for West Midlands Metro extensions

Posted on Thursday 24 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

The latest West Midlands Metro Combined Authority’s (WMCA) budget for 2022/23 has been approved with £379 million of the total £879.2 million due to be spent on transport – including West Midlands Metro extensions.

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In Pictures: 3 tram service at Beamish as Front Street Terrace opens

Posted on Wednesday 23 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

The new Front Street Terrace – part of the new 1950s Town at Beamish – was officially opened on Saturday 19th February. Although the trams will not be running into the 1950s Town (eventually a trolleybus route is planned), the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More disruption for the Blackpool Tramway

Posted on Wednesday 23 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

In perfect timing for enthusiasts who attended the Vintage Weekend in Blackpool over the weekend of 19th and 20th February, but not so much for those who rely on the main tramway service year round, the Blackpool Tramway was again … Continue reading →

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TfL fares to increase from March

Posted on Wednesday 23 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

In a not unexpected move it has been confirmed that fares across the Transport for London network will increase from March 2022. The increase will be the largest since Sadiq Khan took over as London Mayor and comes as part … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Birmingham Westside extension Phase Two update

Posted on Tuesday 22 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

With services having finally returned to Library on 12th February attentions will now start to turn towards when trams may start running on the second phase of the Birmingham Westside extension via Broad Street to Edgbaston Village. Early 2022 has … Continue reading →

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Motors fitted to Standard 143 – now let the testing commence!

Posted on Tuesday 22 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its been the news that seemed as it may never happen but whisper it quietly, Blackpool Standard 143 may finally fully enter passenger service this year with its failed motor having been replaced over the past few months. Static testing … Continue reading →

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Supertram ticket prices to increase from 1st March

Posted on Tuesday 22 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

The cost of travel on Stagecoach Supertram is set to increase from Tuesday 1st March with the first rises in over two years caused by the increase in costs of operating the system. The increases have been kept to a … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: A variety of seasons in one weekend at Blackpool’s Vintage Weekend!

Posted on Monday 21 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

There’s always a risk when organising special events in the British Isles that the weather may play a part and so it proved for the first major event featuring Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours with rain, snow, wind and sun all … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams up for four Chamber of Commerce Awards

Posted on Monday 21 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams has been nominated in four categories at the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Awards – including the coveted title of Large Business of the Year. Other category nominations include Managing Director, Lea Harrison, as Director of the Year.

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Still Standing! Garage sign, Norwich

Posted on Monday 21 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Still Standing!” we feature something a little bit different… Its not a structure or a piece of track from a first generation tramway but rather a sign with a tram connection.

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: West Drive

Posted on Sunday 20 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

We start the final leg of our journey on the Blackpool Tramway as we continue northbound to Fleetwood in “Stop by Stop” (although there will be a couple of extras to follow at some point in the future once the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Rapid progress being made at York Place

Posted on Sunday 20 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

They say a week is a long-time in politics and that also seems to be the case in tram extension construction! Less than a week after the stop at York Place was permanently closed in Edinburgh much of the platform … Continue reading →

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Luas Engineering Works: Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th February

Posted on Sunday 20 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

The next set of engineering works on Luas will see the Red Line closed between Blackhorse and Heuston on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th February with replacement buses running on the affected section.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 20th February 2022

Posted on Sunday 20 February 2022 by Gareth Prior

This week our photos come from the re-opening of the line through Birmingham City Centre to Library on the West Midlands Metro:

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