Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Lockdown Walks: Manchester Metrolink 3061

Posted on Sunday 28 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

We “change it up” again for this latest “Lockdown Walk” as we head to Manchester for the first time with the first of a series of photos from Metrolink around Chorlton.

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Major concrete pour marks another milestone in Birmingham Westside extension

Posted on Sunday 28 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

A significant step in the construction of the second phase of the Birmingham Westside extension on the West Midlands Metro has been reached following the largest continuous concrete pour of the project. More than 230m of concrete was laid along … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online?

Posted on Sunday 28 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

This week we are back into the archives as we head back to 2006 and Stagecoach Supertram:

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A new home for a Lisbon tram

Posted on Saturday 27 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

The chances are that if you think of a Lisbon tram in the UK your mind immediately heads to the Wirral where fully restored Lisbon 730 can be found operating on the Heritage Tramway there (when that is possible, of … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Oslo 152

Posted on Saturday 27 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

Back to Norway again for another tram operating in Oslo.

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Trams &: London Transport 1622, Bus & Trolleybus

Posted on Saturday 27 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

Its red everywhere for this edition of “Trams &” as we see three different types of vehicle which once operated in the capital – tram, bus and trolleybus.

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Replacement bus introduced for Supertram engineering works

Posted on Saturday 27 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

When this year’s rail replacement project in Sheffield got underway the message to any intending passengers on affected sections was very much you need to travel by service bus but with increased passenger numbers now being carried on public transport … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 update – heritage systems and museum

Posted on Saturday 27 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

With restrictions due to be relaxed from Saturday 4th July in England it has been confirmed that tram museums and heritage services will be able to resume from that date. This round-up gives details of those lines which have confirmed … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink bucks the trend as light rail journeys fall

Posted on Friday 26 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

Its that time of year again when the Department for Transport release details of journeys taken on light rail across England – and its not good news with a significant fall in the total number of journeys on all systems … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 service update – operating systems

Posted on Friday 26 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

Its been a while since we had a round-up of the service being operated on operating tramways and light rail systems in the British Isles (by which we mean those which operate primarily as public transport and not heritage systems … Continue reading →

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So Nearly, Not Quite! Blackpool Railcoach 680 & Balloon 702

Posted on Friday 26 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

Yes, its time for another shot of trams in Blackpool with one of those pesky stray pedestrians again!

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Picture in Time: Paisley 68

Posted on Friday 26 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

One final shot from the Glasgow Garden Festival as we feature another tram which was back on home territory – Paisley 68.

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In Pictures: Wolverhampton City Centre extension update

Posted on Thursday 25 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

A few days ago we took a look at recent progress on the second phase of the Birmingham Westside extension and in this latest article we are at the other end of the West Midlands Metro network with images taken … Continue reading →

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Whatever Happened To? Blackpool Balloon 713

Posted on Thursday 25 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

Our series where we take a look at those trams which operated in Blackpool over the last weekend of traditional tram operation continues today and we have now reached Balloon 713.

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Still Standing! Leith Walk Tram Depot Offices, Edinburgh

Posted on Thursday 25 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

Today we are off “north of the border” again for another entry into “Still Standing!” where we take a look at a small remaining section of the old depot complex on Leith Walk, Edinburgh.

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Crich and Seaton announce plans to re-open

Posted on Wednesday 24 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

Following the latest relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions in England (Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate rules made by their devolved governments), as from 4th July it will be possible for tourist attractions to reopen – and this includes heritage … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Walks: Edinburgh Trams 273

Posted on Wednesday 24 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

As our photo series of trams taken during “Lockdown Walks” continues we are again in Edinburgh City Centre for another image of a tram on the reduced service.

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Picture in Time: Manchester Metrolink 1011

Posted on Wednesday 24 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

Today is our final look at an archive image from Manchester Metrolink for this latest batch of “Picture in Time” and its 1011 seen on the first day of services to Piccadilly.

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Transport Focus release results for the ever-decreasing Tram Passenger Survey

Posted on Tuesday 23 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

Over the years the Transport Focus Tram Passenger Survey (TPS) has discovered the opinions of passengers on the Blackpool Tramway, Edinburgh Trams, Manchester Metrolink, Nottingham Express Transit, Stagecoach Supertram and West Midlands Metro to see just how they perceive the … Continue reading →

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Trams &: Den Haag 3021 & Bristol MW5G bus

Posted on Tuesday 23 June 2020 by Gareth Prior

We are heading off to the seaside again for this edition of “Trams &” with that Bristol MW5G bus in the frame again.

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