Author Archives: Gareth Prior

They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: National Tramway Museum – Leeds 399

Posted on Sunday 17 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

This latest article in “Meet the Trams” continues featuring trams which have run in passenger service during 2026 and this time we take a look at Leeds 399.

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In Pictures: A Lisbon tram in Lincolnshire

Posted on Sunday 17 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

In the relatively recent past we have seen several trams from the Portuguese systems of Oporto and Lisbon make it over to the UK, some initially as a source of spare parts with others being restored to operational condition. One … Continue reading →

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Discounted Metro travel for Birmingham Pride

Posted on Sunday 17 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro have once again teamed up with the organisers of Birmingham Pride to offer discounted travel on the trams to get to the events. Taking place 23rd to 25th May, ticketholders to the event will be able to … Continue reading →

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Nexus help out with restoration of Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway

Posted on Sunday 17 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Nexus have been supporting plans to reopen Ashington’s Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway following a donation of surplus building materials as well as staff spending one of their annual volunteer days to help the volunteers at the railway lay track.

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Bluebird is a lucky 13 for Crich

Posted on Saturday 16 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

13 may be considered an unlucky number but it was definitely a lucky number for the National Tramway Museum on Tuesday 12th May 2026 as London County Council 1 became the 13th different passenger tram to be used in service … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: San Francisco 1058

Posted on Saturday 16 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Another edition of “Around the World in Trams” comes your way and we stay in San Francisco for another shot of one of the restored PCCs in service.

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Aberdeen Corporation Tramways 15 moves to England for restoration

Posted on Saturday 16 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Wednesday 15th April 2026 saw Aberdeen Corporation Tramways 15 leave the premises of the Bus Collection at Alford for the start of its restoration, which has been made possible thanks to a bequest.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 16th May 2026

Posted on Saturday 16 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

This week we’re across to Dublin for more photos:

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LRSSB sign agreement with ARUP to share technical guidance notes

Posted on Saturday 16 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Light rail safety professionals in the UK will soon have access to more technical guidance notes thanks to a new partnership between LRSSB and the Australian arm of global infrastructure design consultancy ARUP.

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In Pictures: London Trams tram update

Posted on Friday 15 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

There have been a few changes in the London Trams fleet in the past few months, these have included a tram returning to service and the removal of special 25th TfL anniversary vinyls. In this round-up we take a quick … Continue reading →

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Another delay for Douglas Horse Tramway extension business case

Posted on Friday 15 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Earlier this year it was said that the Department of Infrastructure would be submitting a business case for the re-extension of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway to the Sea Terminal to be heard at Tynwald’s May sitting. Now it probably … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 723

Posted on Friday 15 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

We feature another photo from October 1979 in Blackpool as we take a look at a “Picture in Time”.

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3079 returns to action

Posted on Thursday 14 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Having been out of service for around three months (which is nothing compared to how long some other M5000s have spent out of use in the past, as well as some ongoing absentees) 3079 has been noted back in action … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams to possibly be disrupted on Sunday 17th May

Posted on Thursday 14 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Update 17/5/26. No disruption to the service after all with Hearts losing at Celtic 3-1 meaning the title went to Glasgow after all. Edinburgh Trams may have to operate a split service on Sunday 17th May – but its not … Continue reading →

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Telent latest company to join UKTram

Posted on Thursday 14 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Telent – a specialist in the design, build, support and management of digital infrastructure – have become the latest company to become members of UKTram. The decision to become a member comes as they start to expand its work in … Continue reading →

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A trip to… West Midlands Metro

Posted on Wednesday 13 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Another pictorial article as we take a look some images on the West Midlands Metro. This time the photographer is John Binch and rather than a single trip this features a number of photos taken at the end of April … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Tramway timetable to be tweaked

Posted on Wednesday 13 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

A revised tram timetable will run on the Blackpool Tramway from Sunday 17th May with the changes aimed at delivering a more robust service for passengers across the tramway.

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Content creator celebrates Star Wars day on the Metro

Posted on Wednesday 13 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

May the Fourth is a significant date for fans of the Star Wars saga and it was celebrated by a content creator on the Tyne and Wear Metro who caught a train whilst dressed as the Mandalorian.

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In Pictures: Bolton 66 tours the Blackpool Tramway

Posted on Tuesday 12 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Friday 8th May 2026 saw the second heritage tram to carry passengers on the Blackpool Tramway within a week when Bolton 66 ran for the first time since 2024 on a private tour of the tramway.

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Major Metrolink trackworks in May

Posted on Tuesday 12 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

May 2026 will see two sets of major trackworks take place on Manchester Metrolink affecting services on the Oldham and Rochdale line as well as through Piccadilly Gardens. Bus replacement services will be in place during the works which is … Continue reading →

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