Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Around the World in Trams: Den Haag 3137

Posted on Saturday 30 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

As we continue our look at trams in the Dutch city of Den Haag we take a look at one of the single ended Belgian built GLT8 trams.

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Lockdown Walks: Manchester Metrolink 3061

Posted on Saturday 30 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

Our “Lockdown Walks” series continues today as we are off to Manchester for another look at the Metrolink system under tier 3 restrictions in late 2020.

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First plans unveiled for redevelopment of Rigby Road Depot

Posted on Friday 29 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

At the end of last year when it was announced that a number of privately owned trams would be asked to leave Blackpool Transport’s Rigby Road Depot one of the reasons given was for the redevelopment of the complete 2.88 … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Toastrack 166 & Boat 607

Posted on Friday 29 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this latest edition of “Picture in Time” we are again heading back to Crich for another image from the archives.

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Another bridge demolished as work on Brierley Hill Metro line continues

Posted on Thursday 28 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

So far most of the work to construct the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill line of the West Midlands Metro has mainly consisted of demolition and so it is again with another bridge being removed in the latest sign of progress. … Continue reading →

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Shop Signs in Edinburgh

Posted on Thursday 28 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

Previously on British Trams Online we have featured various pub signs which have included trams as part of their image but it isn’t only pubs which have used the humble tram over the years. In this article we take a … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Starr Gate

Posted on Thursday 28 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

From this week “Stop by Stop” heads north to the Blackpool Tramway as for the next few weeks we take a look at the modern light rail stops of the tramway. As with Nottingham Express Transit, we have split the … Continue reading →

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Tram-Train services reduced

Posted on Wednesday 27 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

There has been a further reduction in service on the Stagecoach Supertram network and this time it’s the Tram-Train service which will be affected with a 50% reduction in frequency to just one an hour. No other changes have been … Continue reading →

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New Head of Infrastructure Delivery appointed at Nexus

Posted on Wednesday 27 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

A newly created role at Nexus, Head of Infrastructure Delivery, has been taken by long-serving member of staff Emma Gardener it has been announced. This role will see Emma leading maintenance work across the Tyne and Wear Metro network.

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Still Standing! Chatsworth Road Depot, Chesterfield

Posted on Wednesday 27 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Still Standing!” we take a visit to Derbyshire for views of the remaining parts of the old Chatsworth Road Depot.

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New Metrolink stops to be explored in Transforming Cities Fund 2 proposals

Posted on Tuesday 26 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

The Mayor of Greater Manchester’s vision for the future of transport in the region – the Our Network plan – is set to move a step further forward with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority being asked to approve the latest … Continue reading →

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Tram Pub Signs: Bispham Hotel, Blackpool

Posted on Tuesday 26 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

It was a pub that we mentioned when first taking a look at pub signs but didn’t illustrate it at the time – but remedy that now! The Bispham Hotel in Red Bank Road, Blackpool is located adjacent to the … Continue reading →

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Whatever Happened To? Midland Metro 11

Posted on Tuesday 26 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

As we continue this series looking at what has become of the Midland Metro T69s we reach the only of the trams which has been officially preserved.

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Douglas Bay Horse Tramway said to be crucial for Manx tourism

Posted on Monday 25 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

In what is probably not a surprise to many readers of this website, the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway has been flagged as being a crucial element of Manx tourism. The comments were made by the outgoing director of Manx National … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Council set to extend consultants contracts

Posted on Monday 25 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

The City of Edinburgh Council are asking for approval to extend contracts with consultants working on the Trams to Newhaven project as the construction phase of the extension of the tram line to Leith and Newhaven continues over the next … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Railgrinder

Posted on Monday 25 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

For the next few editions of our Blackpool “Picture in Time” series of photos we are taking a look at some of the works vehicles which have served the system over the years and we start off with a tram … Continue reading →

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Trams in Video: Blackpool Trams at night

Posted on Sunday 24 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its time for the illuminations in “Trams in Video” today as we take a look at Blackpool’s illuminated trams in action on the Prom. As well as seeing the current illuminated feature cars we also see the Hovertram before withdrawal … Continue reading →

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Tyne and Wear Metro parking can now be paid for by app

Posted on Sunday 24 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

Six car parks across the Tyne and Wear Metro network are now accepting payment via the PayByPhone smartphone app as the latest move towards a Covid secure environment on the network is announced.

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Lockdown Walks: Stagecoach Supertram 125

Posted on Sunday 24 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

There is a touch of snow around for today’s edition of “Lockdown Walks” as we are heading off to Sheffield.

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What’s New on British Trams Online?

Posted on Sunday 24 January 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its back to the United States of America for this week’s selection of photos:

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