Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Trams &: London Trams 2561 & EMU 465 028

Posted on Monday 5 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

We have another edition of “Trams &” and its off to London Trams this time out for two forms of electric traction.

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: National Tramway Museum – Cardiff 131

Posted on Sunday 4 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

This edition of “Meet the Trams” may be a bit of a cheat as we take a look at a tram which is usually non-passenger carrying but was used in service during the recent Tram Weekend at the National Tramway … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: A Boat Car in Washington D.C.

Posted on Sunday 4 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

When you think of the Blackpool Boat Car in the United States of America you would probably immediately think of San Francisco, which is now home to three of the class. But it isn’t the only place you can see … Continue reading →

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Major renewal work for Tyne and Wear Metro in October

Posted on Sunday 4 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

There is to be a nine-day closure of the Tyne and Wear Metro between St James and Monkseaton from Saturday 24th October to Sunday 1st November to allow more major renewal work to take place. This will include both the … Continue reading →

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OLE training course helps professionals built their skills

Posted on Sunday 4 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

The latest three-day UK Light Rail Systems Overhead Line training course has taken place in Doncaster with participants from Siemens and South Yorkshire Supertram benefiting and strengthening their practical skills and knowledge in maintaining tramway overhead equipment.

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In Pictures: Testing continues on the Black Country Line

Posted on Saturday 3 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

If we are to believe the Leader of Dudley Council passenger services on the West Midlands Metro Black Country Line extension are less than a month away, with his announcement in the summer that he had been told it would … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 3rd October 2026

Posted on Saturday 3 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Photos this week come from Nottingham Express Transit:

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Around the World in Trams: Tacoma 2001

Posted on Saturday 3 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

We welcome Saturday evenings in October as we head to the USA for some photos from the T Line.

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Edinburgh Trams wins Tram Operator of the Year at the National Transport Awards

Posted on Saturday 3 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

The 2026 National Transport Awards were a reason for celebration in Edinburgh with both Edinburgh Trams and Lothian Buses winning Operator of the Year Awards (obviously Tram and Bus Operator of the Year respectively).

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Original Metro trains feature in new urban art project

Posted on Saturday 3 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

All the original Metrocars may have been withdrawn from passenger service but they haven’t yet been forgotten and now are part of an urban art project which has transformed a busy city centre subway.

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Mixed picture for passenger numbers on English tram systems

Posted on Friday 2 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Department for Transport have released the 2025/6 Light Rail Statistics which includes data on passengers carried on English tram and light rail systems. It’s a bit of a mixed picture as whilst some systems have seen record-breaking numbers using … Continue reading →

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Famous Faces Metro mural celebrates 30 years

Posted on Friday 2 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

A mural which has been located at Monument Tyne and Wear Metro station is celebrating 30 years in its current location. ‘Famous Faces’  was painted by former coal miner and artist Bob Olley and was commissioned through the Metro’s Art … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manchester 765

Posted on Friday 2 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

We have another photo from the early days of the Heaton Park Tramway as we take another look at Manchester 765 in operation.

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In Pictures: Blackpool 159 returns to service at EATM Festival of Transport

Posted on Thursday 1 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 26th September was a day of trams returning to service in green and cream liveries obviously as not only did we see Blackpool Flexity2 012 make its official debut with its new look but some 217 miles (as the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Aberdeen Suburban Company relics

Posted on Thursday 1 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Earlier this year we saw a surviving tram from the Aberdeen Suburban Tramways Company return to the rails following an overhaul. It may no longer be operating as a tram as such but as a piece of hauled rolling stock … Continue reading →

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West Midlands Metro steps up enforcement of Buy Before You Board

Posted on Thursday 1 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

‘Buy Before You Board’ has now fully introduced on the West Midlands Metro with anyone found without a valid ticket or pass on the trams now facing a £100 penalty fare.

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In Pictures: A new advert for Edinburgh Trams 251

Posted on Wednesday 30 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams 251 has had a long association with St James Quarter – its first advert for it was in June 2022 – and even though Westfield are the new owners of the shopping and entertainment complex that shows no … Continue reading →

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Another Birley Lane update

Posted on Wednesday 30 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

The latest update on the well/mine shaft at Birley Lane which has been impacting South Yorkshire Supertram services since the end of August has been released as work continues on rectifying the issue which will hopefully mean that trams can … Continue reading →

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London Trams Engineering Works: Friday 2nd to Thursday 8th October 2026

Posted on Wednesday 30 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

No service will run between Wandle Park and Reeves Corner at the start of October to allow for essential engineering works to take place.

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In Pictures: Blackpool Flexity2 012 goes green and cream!

Posted on Tuesday 29 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

If you head into Blackpool and see a splash of green and cream onto the tramway don’t worry you’re not seeing things! Flexity2 012 has returned to service carrying a new vinyl wrap in what Blackpool Transport have described as … Continue reading →

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