Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Is there an unusual future on the horizon for the Wyre Dock trams?

Posted on Wednesday 3 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

For a group of trams which are stored in a private compound with no public access the trams owned by the Fleetwood Heritage Trust – and currently for sale with the collection being disbanded – seem to get a lot … Continue reading →

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New sidings energised at Gosforth Depot

Posted on Wednesday 3 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

The first phase of the new Tyne and Wear Depot at Gosforth – the old depot at the same site is being redeveloped as part of the major investment which will include the fleet of new trains being built by … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Work resumes on Blackpool Talbot Road tramway extension

Posted on Tuesday 2 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its been several weeks since we featured photos from the newest part of the Blackpool Tramway where obvious progress had been made but that all changes here as there is more concrete around the tracks on the old Wilko’s site … Continue reading →

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Another season end at Crich – lets look forward to 2022!

Posted on Tuesday 2 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

As with several other heritage tramways in the UK, Sunday 31st October saw the end of another operating season at the Crich Tramway Village with one final opening day seeing a three tram service once more. Its been a season … Continue reading →

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Discounted weekly travel on NET in November

Posted on Tuesday 2 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

A special “green flash sale” to coincide with the COP26 climate summit will give anyone purchasing weekly tickets through the NETGO app discounted travel throughout November. Discounts of 26% are on offer and will allow residents to use affordable, green … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro turn short at St Chads after traffic lights knocked down

Posted on Monday 1 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

Just when you thought there was excellent progress and trams would be returning through Birmingham City Centre very soon and then another problem comes up! This time its nothing to do with track relaying or issues for West Midlands Metro … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2021!

Posted on Monday 1 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

With the end of October/start of November traditionally the end of the heritage tram season across the British Isles we thought it was an appropriate time to have another update of heritage trams which have run during 2021. There has … Continue reading →

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Trams &: London Tramlink 2539 & bus

Posted on Monday 1 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its time to take another look of a tram along with a bus as “Trams &” returns for another edition.

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Cleveleys

Posted on Sunday 31 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

We reach the end of the second leg of our northbound journey on the Blackpool Tramway as we take a look at Cleveleys in this edition of “Stop by Stop”.

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Free parking for three months at four Metro Park and Ride sites

Posted on Sunday 31 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

There will be free car parking at four park and ride sites on the Tyne and Wear Metro network for three months from Monday 1st November as part of a scheme to attract back more passengers after lockdown. The Nexus … Continue reading →

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Young people “Kickstart” their careers on the West Midlands Metro

Posted on Sunday 31 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

Unemployed young people in the West Midlands have been benefiting from the successful Kickstart scheme in recent months with West Midlands Metro welcoming a new cohort of workers enabling them to take the first step towards a rewarding career on … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 31st October 2021

Posted on Sunday 31 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

After our week off we are back with another main site update and bring you construction photos from Edinburgh and images of the single-deckers at the Seaton Tramway:

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In Pictures: A busy half-term at Beamish

Posted on Saturday 30 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its traditionally been the last hurrah before the end of the season – October Half-Term week – and it would appear that 2021 has been no different with many attractions seeing bumper attendances from families wanting to enjoy a day … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Tramway disruption after road accident

Posted on Saturday 30 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

There was further disruption on the Blackpool Tramway on Friday 29th October following a major RTC involving a van and a motorbike at Sandhurst Avenue which required an air ambulance to attend the scene. This led to a split service … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Ballarat 12

Posted on Saturday 30 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

For the next few editions of “Around the World in Trams” we are going “down under” as we head to Australia for some images taken around the Ballarat Tramway Museum.

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NET join the Green Rewards scheme

Posted on Saturday 30 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit have joined the newly launched Green Rewards scheme which awards points to Nottingham residents for activities that reduce their carbon footprint. And they are offering prizes to the first 50 people to sign up to the scheme … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams 269 gets new vinyls for COP26

Posted on Friday 29 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

Unless you haven’t read or seen any news for the past few weeks you will be well aware that the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP26 – is taking place in Glasgow from 31st October until 12th November … Continue reading →

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Now strikes over pay on the cards for Nottingham

Posted on Friday 29 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

No sooner had the threat of strike action on Manchester Metrolink subsided then its reported that staff on Nottingham Express Transit are also readying to walk out, and it’s the issue of pay which is again the sticking point. According … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manx Electric Railway 2

Posted on Friday 29 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

The next location for our Traditional Tram (not in Blackpool!) edition of “Picture in Time” is the Isle of Man as for the next few weeks we head back to September 1990 for a selection of images.

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In Pictures: Testing starts in Birmingham City Centre

Posted on Thursday 28 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

For the first time since 25th July a tram has run along Corporation Street in Birmingham City Centre with the major work to relay the track and install the Eastside extension junction coming to an end and testing now having … Continue reading →

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