Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: Luton Airport DART

Posted on Friday 12 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

Is it a tram? Probably not! But it is still a modern rapid transit system, and as local authorities look at ways of moving people around their towns it is possibly technology that we may see utilised elsewhere. The Luton … Continue reading →

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UKTram expand technical knowledge through PWI engagement

Posted on Friday 12 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

UKTram have reinforced their commitment to cross-sector learning and technical knowledge, with Phill Terry, UKTram Lead Engineering, attending two specialist events hosted by the Permanent Way Institution (PWI).

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Picture in Time: Midland Metro 03

Posted on Friday 12 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Picture in Time” we take our look at some of the original Midland Metro T69s in action on the line between Birmingham Snow Hill and Wolverhampton St George’s.

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Numbers 12 – Douglas Bay Horse Tramway 12

Posted on Friday 12 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

Its time for a horse tram in “Numbers”.

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In Pictures: Wrexham trams at Bersham Colliery

Posted on Thursday 11 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

Its been a few years since we last featured two surviving Wrexham trams which have been stored at Bersham Colliery for around 20 years. In fact last time we featured them there was talk from Wrexham Museum about options for … Continue reading →

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Stadium of Light Metro station gets some TLC

Posted on Thursday 11 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

Stadium of Light Metro station in Sunderland has become the latest to get a refresh with the faded red and white panels reinvigorated and back to looking their best. With Sunderland AFC calling the Stadium of Light their home this … Continue reading →

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LRSSB board strengthen with new appointment

Posted on Thursday 11 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

Ian Law, an expert in light rail finance, has become the latest appointee to the board of the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board. He brings with him a wealth of commercial experience and his appointment comes as the LRSSB … Continue reading →

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Numbers 11 – Blackpool Marton VAMBAC 11

Posted on Thursday 11 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

“Numbers” goes east.

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In Pictures: A few shots in Blackpool around North Pier

Posted on Wednesday 10 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

In this article we head to North Pier to see a few images of trams in service on a standard late July day, just a few days before the timetable tweaks were introduced. Steven Hughes is the photographer.

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RIA Light Rail Member Interest Group meet to discuss growing opportunities

Posted on Wednesday 10 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

Industry leaders and supply partners who are members of the Railway Industry Association (RIA) Light Rail Member Interest Group recently got together in Birmingham where they discussed the growing opportunities within the UK’s evolving light rail landscape.

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West Monkseaton artwork restored to its former glory

Posted on Wednesday 10 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

Another piece of art installed on the Tyne and Wear Metro several years ago has enjoyed a restoration with “Bridge” at West Monkseaton station now restored to its former glory once more.

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Numbers 10 – Gateshead 10

Posted on Wednesday 10 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

Time for another edition of “Numbers”.

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In Pictures: Hooton Park and its trams

Posted on Tuesday 9 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

Over the past couple of years the number of trams located at Hooton Park has increased with it having become the new home of three horse trams owned by the Merseyside Tramway Preservation Society. Those three trams have joined a … Continue reading →

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Network Rail visit Pre-Metro Operations Ltd at Stourbridge

Posted on Tuesday 9 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

Whilst a lot of the talk now is about Very Light Rail options as a new and cost-effective way of bringing rail based public transport to areas which don’t necessarily warrant a full heavy or light rail system, it shouldn’t … Continue reading →

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More poetry at Longbenton Metro station

Posted on Tuesday 9 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

The station at Longbenton on the Tyne and Wear Metro has become the unofficial poetry station in recent years and recently five new and original poems about the Metro have gone on display. All are written by local, professional poets … Continue reading →

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Numbers 9 – Seaton Tramway 9

Posted on Tuesday 9 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

Off to the Seaton Tramway for today’s “Numbers”.

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In Pictures: 4001 on display at Stephenson Steam Railway

Posted on Monday 8 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

4001, the first of the Tyne and Wear Metrocars to enter preservation, has now been at its new home of the Stephenson Steam Railway in Wallsend for around two months. The railway held a Railway 200 Gala over the weekend … Continue reading →

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West Midlands Metro relaunch safety campaign

Posted on Monday 8 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

The West Midlands Metro have become the latest UK tramway to refresh the “TWO LINES = STOP” safety campaign ahead of the opening of the Birmingham Eastside extension as far as Millennium Point.

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Old and New – Blackpool Tramway: Cleveleys

Posted on Monday 8 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

We go “Old and New” again as we take a look at two trams in Blackpool in roughly the same location, one a heritage tram and one a modern Flexity2. We are at Cleveleys today.

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Numbers 8 – Blackpool OMO 8

Posted on Monday 8 December 2025 by Gareth Prior

“Numbers” reaching 8.

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