Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Seaton Tramway want to hear views on Covid restriction removal

Posted on Saturday 10 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

Unless you’ve been deliberately avoiding the news (and we can’t blame you if you are!) you will know that it is currently the intention that in England the majority of COVID restrictions will be removed from Monday 19th July (including … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Walks: Edinburgh Trams 273

Posted on Saturday 10 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

“Lockdown Walks” time again as we head out to Edinburgh Trams’ Gogar Depot.

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In Pictures: Blackpool 636 at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

Posted on Friday 9 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

One of the earlier departures in the great Blackpool tram sell-off with the then impending upgrade of the tramway in mind was Blackpool Brush 636. But unlike many of the other trams which went on to pastures new and a … Continue reading →

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Metrolink passenger numbers almost reach 50% of pre-pandemic levels

Posted on Friday 9 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

In a report being given to the July meeting of the Greater Manchester Transport Committee Metrolink and Rail Networks Sub-committee (catchy title!) it has been confirmed that passenger numbers on Metrolink have now increased to 48% of pre-pandemic levels with … Continue reading →

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More maintenance work on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Friday 9 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

There will be more disruption to late evening West Midlands Metro services on Saturday 10th and Monday 12th July to allow for essential maintenance works to take place. From 2200 on both days there will be no trams between West … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manchester Metrolink T68

Posted on Friday 9 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Picture in Time” we again feature a tram on Manchester Metrolink before services began in 1992.

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In Pictures: Extension works East and West in Birmingham City Centre

Posted on Thursday 8 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

We go East and West in Birmingham City Centre today as we take a quick look at construction works on both the Eastside and Westside extensions. While the Westside extension is nearing completion for the Eastside extension to Digbeth it … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Update from the overhead work in Blackpool

Posted on Thursday 8 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

With tracklaying at the old Wilko’s site having come to a temporary stop (with more of the track base now needed to be out down before further track towards the terminus is laid) the main focus of our Blackpool construction … Continue reading →

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Seaton Tramway expands community events and engagement

Posted on Thursday 8 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

The Seaton Tramway are bouncing back from COVID-19 with a new programme of events and outreach centred around the local community and local offers. This not only includes a new programme of events but also opportunities for volunteers and new … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Substation works on Trams to Newhaven project

Posted on Wednesday 7 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

Since work began on the construction phase of the Trams to Newhaven project in Edinburgh much of the progress we have featured has been concentrated on the preparation for and the actual installation of tracks. But recently, in addition to … Continue reading →

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More frequent tram services in Blackpool from 11th July

Posted on Wednesday 7 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

Trams will be running more frequently on the Blackpool Tramway from Sunday 11th July in the latest timetable change as a more usual summer service resumes. Exact details of the timetable haven’t yet been revealed but it would seem there … Continue reading →

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More revised services for Metrolink

Posted on Wednesday 7 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

No Manchester Metrolink services will be able to run through Victoria for four days starting on Thursday 8th July to allow urgent utility repairs to be undertaken by Electricity North West. This is all to do with the fire at … Continue reading →

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Nexus unveil final interior design of new Metro trains

Posted on Tuesday 6 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

Nexus has finalised the design options for the interior of the new Stadler built trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro network after one of the most far-reaching public consultations the global rail industry has seen. 23,000 responses were received … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Overhead installation resumes on Talbot Road

Posted on Tuesday 6 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

Over the past few weeks a lot of our attention on the Blackpool Tramway extension up Talbot Road to Blackpool North Railway Station has been on the former Wilko’s site where track has finally start to be laid but the … Continue reading →

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Seaton Tramway reaches final of Muddy Stilettos Awards

Posted on Tuesday 6 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

The Seaton Tramway has now reached the finals of the Muddy Stilettos Awards for Devon having gone through the earlier nomination stage. Up for the Best Family Attraction they now need your votes to help them win the award!

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Help to return Blackpool Works Car 1 to the rails at Heaton Park

Posted on Monday 5 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

It has been six years since Blackpool Works Car 1 (formerly numbered 752 and used as a Railgrinder during its operating career in Blackpool) last ran at the Heaton Park Tramway but plans are now afoot to return the tram … Continue reading →

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Kingsway Tram Tunnel to be opened as part of Hidden London events

Posted on Monday 5 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

Over the past 18 months or so one of the most popular series of articles we have run on British Trams Online has been “Still Standing” where we have taken a look at some of those first generation tramway structures … Continue reading →

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Whatever Happened To? Crich Tramathon 2005 – London County Council 106

Posted on Monday 5 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

In today’s edition of “Whatever Happened To?” we take a look at London County Council 106 another of the trams to run during the 2005 Tramathon at Crich.

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They’ve Run in 2021!

Posted on Monday 5 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

We take another look at which heritage trams have run so far in 2021 – either in passenger service or other public use (such as tram driving experiences). As always this is what we understand to be the complete picture … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – Bramcote Lane

Posted on Sunday 4 July 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its time again for “Stop by Stop” as our journey on Nottingham Express Transit continues.

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