Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Picture in Time: Blackpool Centenary 645 & Balloon 719

Posted on Friday 21 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Picture in Time” we are featuring a single decker and a double decker tram operating on the Blackpool Tramway during September 2010.

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In Pictures: Works underway at Picardy Place

Posted on Thursday 20 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

Work on the Trams to Newhaven project in Edinburgh has now resumed after the Christmas and New Year shutdown and one area which has seen an extension of the worksite during January is that closest to the current line from … Continue reading →

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Artists sought for art works on Metro’s new trains

Posted on Thursday 20 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

Nexus has just launched a major new arts commission for the Tyne and Wear Metro with artists wanted to create large-scale new works for the interiors of 46 new trains currently being bult by Stadler and due to start entering … Continue reading →

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Another trailer to be restored on the Manx Electric Railway

Posted on Wednesday 19 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

It has been announced that Manx Electric Railway trailer 50 is to be restored to service after agreement was reached with Isle of Man Transport for a team of dedicated volunteers to work on the vehicle which last saw passenger … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Little progress to show at Wilko’s

Posted on Wednesday 19 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its looking likely that there will be little to show on progress of the Blackpool Tramway extension for some time with a lot of focus on the overall Talbot Gateway project currently on the construction of the hotel and removing … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Heritage trams in Blackpool

Posted on Wednesday 19 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

For the majority of this series we are “Out and About” taking a look at modern trams running but we have a bit of a change today as we feature heritage trams running in Blackpool.

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In Pictures: Another different tram in service at Beamish

Posted on Tuesday 18 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

So far in 2022 as our “Beamish correspondent” has paid a visit to the museum there has been a different tram in use and that continued on Sunday 16th January when fully enclosed Sunderland 16 was allocated to service. This … Continue reading →

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More utility diversion works on Birmingham Eastside extension

Posted on Tuesday 18 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

We saw a few days ago recent progress on the construction works for the Birmingham Eastside extension on the West Midlands Metro and it has now been confirmed that further utility diversion works are now underway on Meriden Street. These … Continue reading →

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Rugby fans urged to pre-purchase tram tickets for Six Nations

Posted on Tuesday 18 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

With Rugby’s Six Nations championship set to get underway in February, fans heading to the home of Scottish Rugby at BT Murrayfield Stadium are being urged to book their tram tickets in advance to save having to queue on the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Signs of the new fares in Blackpool

Posted on Monday 17 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

Earlier this month we brought you the news that fares across the Blackpool Transport network would be increasing as from Sunday 16th January and now as part of the publicity campaign to let would be passengers know small signs have … Continue reading →

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Later last trams for NET as Sunday timetable continues

Posted on Monday 17 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

With continued staff shortages on Nottingham Express Transit the tram network continues to be running to Sunday frequencies until further notice. But as from Monday 17th January the hours of service Monday to Saturday have been extended with later last … Continue reading →

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Trams in Video: Blackpool Trams August 2021

Posted on Monday 17 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

This edition of “Trams in Video” is heading back to the Fylde Coast as we view the trams (old and new) in Blackpool. With un-summer like weather, we start off at Starr Gate with the Flexity2 trams before spreading our … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Central – Beaconsfield Street

Posted on Sunday 16 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its “Stop by Stop” again as our journey in the central section of Nottingham Express Transit goes on.

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Light rail operators enjoy dialogue with DfT

Posted on Sunday 16 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

Over the years it has often been said that the Department for Transport haven’t been engaging with tram and light rail operators but all that looks set to change after a senior civil servant from the DfT attended a meeting … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Another trip to Edinburgh

Posted on Sunday 16 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

In this latest edition of “Out and About” we are again in Edinburgh City Centre as we take a look at a tram departing a tramstop which doesn’t have much longer left before it closes.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 16th January 2022

Posted on Sunday 16 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

We have photos from the Stagecoach Supertram system taken in November 2021 as part of this week’s main site update:

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Nottinghamshire County Council to consult on free concessionary travel scheme on NET

Posted on Saturday 15 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

Ever since the Labour government of the time announced a free bus concessionary travel scheme across England in the early 21st century there has been one major flaw in that it did exactly as it said on the tin – … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Kolkata 257

Posted on Saturday 15 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

From Australia to India for the next set of photos from overseas as “Around the World in Trams” continues.

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition returns to the Seaton Tramway

Posted on Saturday 15 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

Starting on 11th February, the Seaton Tramway will be host again of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum, for two months with the chance to see some stunning images taken of wildlife … Continue reading →

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Out and About: November trams in Sheffield

Posted on Saturday 15 January 2022 by Gareth Prior

“Out and About” takes a trip in November to Sheffield for this edition.

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