Author Archives: Gareth Prior

UKTram Trade & Trams session highlights innovation and collaboration across the sector

Posted on Wednesday 15 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

An online Trade and Trams session took place on 31st March for UKTram Light Rail Engineering Group (LREG) members where they got together to explore innovation and technical practice across the light rail sector.

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In Pictures: A closer look at the returning Amsterdam 474

Posted on Tuesday 14 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

As we reported earlier this month Good Friday 3rd April 2026 saw the return to service of Amsterdam 474 at the East Anglia Transport Museum for the first time since 2023. In that intervening time it has enjoyed a full … Continue reading →

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Full tram service to resume to Fleetwood Ferry

Posted on Tuesday 14 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

A full tram service on the Blackpool Tramway through to Fleetwood Ferry will resume as planned from the start of Wednesday 15th April 2026. This comes following the completion of track upgrades in Fleetwood which have been taking place since … Continue reading →

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UKTram continue sponsorship of Global Light Rail Awards

Posted on Tuesday 14 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

UKTram have confirmed that they will once again sponsor the Global Light Rail Awards for 2026 as they continue their commitment to recognising excellence across the light rail sector.

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A trip to… Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Monday 13 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

We take another trip onto the Edinburgh Trams network as Roy Calderwood takes some photos on Wednesday 8th April 2026 at Gyle Centre and Ingliston Park and Ride.

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They’ve Run in 2026!

Posted on Monday 13 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

With Easter out of the way we take a first look of 2026 at just which heritage trams have run so far this year on various lines across the British Isles. As a reminder the aim of this list is … Continue reading →

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Old(er) and New – Manchester Metrolink: London Road

Posted on Monday 13 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Old(er) and New” we go into Manchester City Centre for two images taken in roughly the same location.

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: National Tramway Museum – London County Council 106

Posted on Sunday 12 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

“Meet the Trams” moves on from Beamish after we’ve reviewed the four trams which have run so far in 2026, and the next heritage tramway we will be featuring trams from is the National Tramway Museum. And the first tram … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: A look at preserved Metrocar 4001

Posted on Sunday 12 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

It should be remembered that whilst a large number of the Metrocars have headed away for scrapping there is (so far) one which has entered preservation. 4001 – one of the prototypes – was donated to the Stephenson Steam Railway, … Continue reading →

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Blackpool 236 makes it double figures for trams at Crich

Posted on Sunday 12 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

And then there were ten! The National Tramway Museum have now seen ten different trams operate in passenger service in 2026 with another Blackpool tram the latest to be used.

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SNP call on a new route for trams to Granton

Posted on Sunday 12 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

With Scottish Parliament elections set to take place next month the political hot potato of trams in Edinburgh seems to be on the agenda again with one of the SNP’s candidates for Holyrood (a current SNP councillor) stating that the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Magna tram-train stop opens

Posted on Saturday 11 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Thursday 9th April 2026 saw the first additional stop to open on the South Yorkshire Supertram tram-train line since it originally opened in 2018 with Magna welcoming its very first passengers.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 11th April 2026

Posted on Saturday 11 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

With the West Midlands Metro extension to Millennium Point having opened on Easter Sunday that is where this week’s photos come from:

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Around the World in Trams: Stockholm 210

Posted on Saturday 11 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Another edition of “Around the World in Trams” as we return to Stockholm.

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Heaton Park Tramway to host Model Tramway Exhibition

Posted on Saturday 11 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Although there is no announcement of when we can all enjoy a ride on a full sized tram at the Heaton Park Tramway just yet (work to repair the substation remain in hand thanks to funding through Manchester City Council), … Continue reading →

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Metro to support Great Birmingham Run with extra services

Posted on Saturday 11 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

The West Midlands Metro will once again be supporting the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run on Sunday 3rd May, with additional services set to help get competitors and spectators to the start line in Centenary Square.

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3081 receives its 12th advert

Posted on Friday 10 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

There are some trams which receive the odd advert here and there, and then there is Manchester Metrolink 3081 which has just received its 12th advert! The tram is now carrying a mainly yellow design for Adidas.

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West Midlands Metro and Clayton Hotel announce partnership

Posted on Friday 10 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Throughout the construction of the first phase of West Midlands Metro’s Birmingham Eastside extension we have been mentioning how the temporary terminus at Millennium Point is by the Clayton Hotel, and now it has been announced that the two companies … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Stagecoach Supertram 108

Posted on Friday 10 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

We have another edition of “Picture in Time” as we continue to look at some images of the South Yorkshire Supertram network.

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In Pictures: Aberdeen 15 is prepared for a restoration

Posted on Thursday 9 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Some exciting news to report from the north of Scotland where Aberdeen Corporation Tramways 15 is set to be moved from Alford to Northumberland for a start to be made on its restoration thanks to a bequest left to allow … Continue reading →

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