Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Metro free wi-fi to be expanded to more stations

Posted on Sunday 11 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

A free wi-fi service on the Tyne and Wear Metro is set to be rolled out to four more stations to help improve the digital experience for passengers. The Metro Connect network – which can be accessed through the Pop … Continue reading →

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London Trams named UK Operator of the Year at Global Light Rail Awards

Posted on Saturday 10 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

The annual Global Light Rail Awards took place in London on 7th October 2026 with the great and good of the sector meeting to find out who were being recognised for their efforts over the past 12 months. Winners were … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Tacoma 2002

Posted on Saturday 10 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

“Around the World in Trams” features another photo from the T Line which operates in Tacoma, Washington DC.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 10th October 2026

Posted on Saturday 10 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

This week we have photos from the East Anglia Transport Museum:

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Bee Network launches Bee Card in Apple Wallet

Posted on Saturday 10 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Greater Manchester is to be the first place in the UK where people can buy bus and tram tickets directly in Apple Wallet. This means anyone travelling on either the tram or bus network can choose their pre-paid tickets and … Continue reading →

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Workshop assesses impact of Sandilands recommendations

Posted on Saturday 10 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Representatives from tram systems across the UK recently joined a wide range of sector stakeholders to discuss advances in tramway safety since the Sandilands accident.

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In Pictures: Blue route trams at Herdings Park

Posted on Friday 9 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

As we have seen over the past few weeks a collapsed well at Birley Lane has resulted in service changes on the South Yorkshire Supertram network. The big change is that Blue route trams from Malin Bridge are being diverted … Continue reading →

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Poetry on Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Friday 9 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Tramlines is a new partnership between Edinburgh City of Literature and Edinburgh Trams which will see poems from both well known poets and new voices displayed on trams across the fleet. It comes about following the signing of a new … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool & Fleetwood 40

Posted on Friday 9 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Picture in Time” we once again take a look at the Heaton Park Tramway in 1980, but this time we go inside the shelter/depot/workshop to see work underway on restoring another tram.

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A trip to… the Isle of Man

Posted on Thursday 8 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

1st October 2026 was another significant date in the history of public transport on the Isle of Man as it marked 50 years to the day since bus services were nationalised and that was enough of an excuse for Steven … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Transport make Executive Director appointments

Posted on Thursday 8 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Transport Services Limited – operator of tram and bus services on the Fylde Coast – have made two key board appointments with Jamie Swift and Steve Staley promoted from within the business and will now serve as Executive Directors.

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Light Rail Summit puts smarter, stronger, networks in focus

Posted on Thursday 8 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

The eighth Light Rail Summit, organised by UKTram and the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB), took place in Birmingham on 16th September 2026. This year’s theme was Smarter Systems, Stronger Networks and included speakers looking at opportunities to … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Uniqlo’s squares spread to Manchester

Posted on Wednesday 7 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Over the past year we have had several instances of the same advertiser being seen on Manchester Metrolink and West Midlands Metro, and as October begins we have another example with Uniqlo the latest to join the list.

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Overnight engineering works in Fleetwood

Posted on Wednesday 7 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

There will be essential engineering works on the Blackpool Tramway taking place overnight on Tuesday 13th October close to Heathfield Road tramstop in Fleetwood. These works will mean trams from Starr Gate will start and terminate at Thornton Gate from … Continue reading →

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Mass Transit Taskforce starts roundtable discussions

Posted on Wednesday 7 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Earlier this year the previous government set-up a Mass Transit Taskforce with the aim to look at the barriers which prevent the fast and effective delivery of mass transit schemes (including trams and light rail). There may have been a … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: New advertising wrap for West Midlands Metro 48

Posted on Tuesday 6 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro 48 has become the latest tram in the fleet to receive an all over advert with a design for Uniqlo noted on the tram on 3rd October 2026. It becomes the 23rd tram (of 42) to have … Continue reading →

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Fire brings a halt to tram services through central Nottingham

Posted on Tuesday 6 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

What is about fires in buildings causing disruption for trams systems in the UK at the moment? After the major blazes in Fleetwood and Edinburgh which saw sections of tramways closed weeks and months, another fire in Nottingham City Centre … Continue reading →

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AtkinsRealis become UKTram member

Posted on Tuesday 6 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

AtkinsRealis have become a member of UKTram, adding their extensive engineering, project delivery and systems integration expertise to the growing community.

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In Pictures: A change of advert for Metrolink 3094

Posted on Monday 5 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

There has been a change of design of ad on Manchester Metrolink 3094 with it now carrying a very bright and colourful set of vinyls for Mayfield Park under the slogan Love from Mayfield.

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Northampton to investigate prospects of Mass Transit

Posted on Monday 5 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Northampton have become the latest town in the UK to throw their hat into the mass transit ring with proposals for a system being considered as part of the Northampton Area Transport Strategy 2026 to 2036.

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