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Still Standing! Edinburgh Cable Tramways pulley

Posted on Wednesday 5 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Still Standing!” we feature something which was one used on a tramway although where it stands now isn’t where it was when it was! We’re heading up to Edinburgh again.

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In Pictures: 001 back in service in Blackpool

Posted on Tuesday 4 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

With the Blackpool Tramway continuing to run at a reduced frequency – a frequency which will presumably increase as we enter the summer and the expected continued easing of restrictions – the full fleet of 18 Flexity2 trams has not … Continue reading →

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TfGM celebrates 10 years of progress

Posted on Tuesday 4 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

At the start of April 2011, Transport for Greater Manchester came into being after the former Greater Manchester PTE was rebranded following the awarding of additional powers. Over the past ten years there have been many hugely successful projects implemented … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink trackwork

Posted on Tuesday 4 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

Today’s “Picture in Time” is again looking at some trackwork on the Croydon Tramlink system.

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Douglas Council leader calls on horse tramway to be stopped at Sefton Hotel

Posted on Monday 3 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

Unfortunately it remains the story which keeps giving more news – the saga of the redevelopment of Douglas Promenade and the relaying of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway tracks. The latest person to give their opinion is the current leader … Continue reading →

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Overhead issues cause West Midlands Metro suspension

Posted on Monday 3 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

Services on the West Midlands Metro into Birmingham City Centre were suspended for much of Sunday 2nd May 2021 after “damage to the overhead lines”. The news of the damage was first made on the West Midlands Metro Twitter account … Continue reading →

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Whatever Happened To? Crich Tramathon 2005 – Blackpool & Fleetwood 2

Posted on Monday 3 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

After featuring four trams which all remain in the operational fleet now, today’s star of “Whatever Happened To?” has not been so lucky as it is currently a static exhibit requiring workshop attention before it can be considered for a … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Walks: Edinburgh Trams 271

Posted on Monday 3 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Lockdown Walks” we are featuring Edinburgh Trams once more.

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Trams in Video: Blackpool Tramway 6th November 2011

Posted on Sunday 2 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

6th November 2011 was the very last night of the traditional Blackpool Tramway and this video includes footage from that day. In this short video we take a look at some of those last trams running back to Rigby Road … Continue reading →

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New additions to Crich’s Woodland Walk

Posted on Sunday 2 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

While most of you reading this website will have one main aim from visiting the Crich Tramway Village – the trams in case you wondered! – there are also other attractions on offer for the general public, none more so … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Walks: Stagecoach Supertram 115

Posted on Sunday 2 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

Today “Lockdown Walks” is on the way to Sheffield as we continue our look at trams running during Coronavirus restrictions.

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Stagecoach Supertram engineering works: Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th May

Posted on Sunday 2 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

There will be further engineering works on Stagecoach Supertram on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th May, although this time it will only be an overnight closure with late evening and early morning services being suspended to allow for track maintenance.

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In Pictures: The latest from Leith Walk

Posted on Saturday 1 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

As work continues on the construction of the Trams to Newhaven project in Edinburgh we take another look at recent progress on Leith Walk. This time we are at the Edinburgh end of the road where we see some more … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 1st May 2021

Posted on Saturday 1 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

As we enter May our latest main site update has been uploaded with a set of photos coming from September 2007 at Crich:

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Around the World in Trams: Ueno Zoo, Tokyo Monorail

Posted on Saturday 1 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

This time in “Around the World in Trams” we make a brief stop in Japan with something a little bit different as we feature a monorail which used to operate at Uneo Zoo in Tokyo.

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Lockdown Walks: Edinburgh Trams 275

Posted on Saturday 1 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

As we continue with our “Lockdown Walks” we again visit a very quiet Edinburgh City Centre.

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Seaton Tramway’s 2020 Tramathon recognised at HRA Awards

Posted on Friday 30 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

Another week and another award for the Seaton Tramway! This time their Tramathon Live Appeal held in June 2020 has been rewarded at the Heritage Railway Association Awards held virtually on Wednesday 28th April.

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Renewal of Supertram remains priority for Sheffield City Region

Posted on Friday 30 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

Dan Jarvis, the Mayor of the Sheffield City Region, has gone on record as saying one of his priorities remains securing the future of the Supertram network and that this remains more important than even considering any future expansion. It … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Glasgow 1245

Posted on Friday 30 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

This edition of “Picture in Time” is heading back to the 1960s as we take a look at a well travelled tram which over the years has gone from Glasgow down to England and then back to Scotland again – … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Up high on the Heaton Park Tramway

Posted on Thursday 29 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

Last week we saw the hard work going on at the Heaton Park Tramway at ground level and now in this latest article we go up high to see some more of the preparation works for the new season which … Continue reading →

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