Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Around the World in Trams: Seville 304

Posted on Saturday 5 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

The last of our photos from Seville today and as we’ve been going up numerically over the last couple of weeks we come to 304.

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More rail replacement work coming for Supertram

Posted on Saturday 5 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

Area 4 of the 2020 Supertram Rail Replacement works will get underway from Tuesday 15th September with the work this time being completed around Crystal Peaks necessitating service changes for the Blue route. The Purple route will also return to … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Walks: Edinburgh Trams 271

Posted on Saturday 5 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

In this latest “Lockdown Walk” we are once again in Edinburgh for a view of one of the trams at rest.

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In Pictures: Birmingham Westside extension works continue

Posted on Friday 4 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

Work on further extending the West Midlands Metro to Hagley Road in Edgbaston have been continuing over the past few months with just a short break at the start of the lockdown restrictions in March. This extension will see trams … Continue reading →

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One Ticket now valid on Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Friday 4 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

“One Ticket” can now be used to travel on-board Edinburgh Trams following the addition of the trams to the modes of transport you can use this ticket on. Previously only valid on buses and trains in East Central Scotland, the … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Berlin 3006

Posted on Friday 4 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

This week we move forward a bit in time at the Crich Tramway Village, around about a month since last week’s image, and we feature Berlin 3006.

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Heritage trams return to the rails in Blackpool

Posted on Thursday 3 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

As planned the August Bank Holiday weekend saw the return of Blackpool’s heritage trams to the tracks with three days of special tours taking place using three different trams each day. A combination of “Promenade Tours” and “Coastal Tours” ran … Continue reading →

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More Engineering works for Luas

Posted on Thursday 3 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

There will again be disruption to normal services on Luas over the weekend of 5th and 6th September with the Red line being closed between Blackhorse and Heuston throughout the weekend. As previously, Connolly Station will not be served by … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Walks: Stagecoach Supertram 112

Posted on Thursday 3 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

Its another new location for this latest “Lockdown Walk” (yes, we know we’re not really in full lockdown anymore but the series name will remain for now!) as we head to Sheffield and the Supertram system for a view of … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Seaton Tramway celebrates 50 years

Posted on Wednesday 2 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

It wasn’t the celebration originally envisaged but Friday 28th August 2020 saw the Seaton Tramway in Devon commemorate 50 years of operation with an intensive tram service operating the length of the line – including the ever elusive no. 4. … Continue reading →

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Full service resumes on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Wednesday 2 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

As restrictions continue to be eased and people are persuaded to head back into the office more regularly, the West Midlands Metro have announced that they are now running a full service once more. The reintroduction of the usual timetable … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Midland Metro 08

Posted on Wednesday 2 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

Before we warm up and get out of the snow this week we have one final image from Midland Metro.

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Southampton Tram Project trams move across the city

Posted on Tuesday 1 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

Thursday 27th August was an auspicious day for the Southampton Tram Project as their three trams moved across the city to a new home at the Solent Sky Museum – a permanent home for the group which it is hoped … Continue reading →

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Hurrah! Comments now showing!

Posted on Tuesday 1 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

It would appear that the comments not showing issue was a fairly simple fix after all! One quick click on an Update button and they should all now be appearing correctly again. If anyone notices any other issues following the … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Waverley masterplan looks at improved tram links

Posted on Tuesday 1 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

Anyone who had ever been to Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station and then looked for onward transport connections will be well aware that the location of the station has meant that it isn’t the easiest task. But a new masterplan is … Continue reading →

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Still Standing! Fullwell Depot, London

Posted on Tuesday 1 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Still Standing!” we are off to the capital to take a look at one of several old tram depots which are still in use as bus depots across London.

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Designs confirmed for new Southend Pier Railway trains

Posted on Monday 31 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

The new trains due to be introduced into service on the Southend Pier Railway will be a mixture of heritage and modern after the local Council revealed the confirmed final designs earlier in the summer. Green and cream will return … Continue reading →

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West Midlands Metro launch Fare Finder

Posted on Monday 31 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro are trying to make it as easy as possible for passengers to find the right ticket for their journey with the launch of a new online “Fare Finder”. Available on the official West Midlands Metro website, passengers … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Engineering Car 753

Posted on Monday 31 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

The year is 1986, the month October as we head down to Rigby Road Depot for a view of Engineering Car 753 in today’s edition of “Picture in Time”.

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Trams in Video: Crich Tramway Village – Starlight Spectacular 29th October 2016

Posted on Sunday 30 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

Today’s video takes us back to the Crich Tramway Village with some footage filmed at the Starlight Spectacular event on 29th October 2016. An intensive service was running on the line throughout the day, including after dark running until 2000 … Continue reading →

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