Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Three car service to run on Volk’s Electric Railway to end the season

Posted on Sunday 27 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

For the first time in over 25 years the Volk’s Electric Railway will be running a three car service on Sunday 3rd November, subject to the usual weather constraints. The standard service on the line along Brighton seafront sees two … Continue reading →

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Old Market Square becomes Old Market Scare for Halloween

Posted on Sunday 27 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

Anyone taking a trip into Nottingham City Centre over the next few days may be in for a scare, especially considering you won’t be getting off at Old Market Square but the renamed Old Market Scare! The renaming has taken … Continue reading →

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New Metrolink trams set to be delayed

Posted on Saturday 26 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

27 new Bombardier built M5000 trams ordered to increase capacity across the Manchester Metrolink are to be delayed because of issues in the supply chain meaning Bombardier will fall behind their construction schedule. The first of trams were originally due … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Tyne and War Metro 4025

Posted on Saturday 26 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

Today’s archive photo again comes from the 30th anniversary of the Tyne and Wear Metro and their open day at South Gosforth Depot.

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In Pictures: 36 gets full blue livery

Posted on Saturday 26 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

The latest tram to receive the full blue West Midlands Metro livery has been 36, with the CAF built tram retaining its adverts for the My Metro App in the process. As you may remember 36 was the very first … Continue reading →

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First tram reaches Centenary Square as preparations for phase one of Westside extension ramp up

Posted on Friday 25 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

With just two months to go until the end of the year we shouldn’t have too long to wait before passengers are able to travel on the first phase of the West Midlands Metro extension to Centenary Square – especially … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Manchester 173 at Victoria

Posted on Friday 25 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

Sunday 20th October saw Manchester 173 make a rare trip away from the Heaton Park Tramway as it was displayed at Victoria railway station, part of a special event held to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the opening of the … Continue reading →

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Dare we mention 2020? Blackpool reveal special event dates

Posted on Thursday 24 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

Yes, it may only be mid-October 2019 but Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours are quick off the mark with first information on their special events for 2020 with outline dates already revealed. The familiar pattern of Winter Gold and standard Gold … Continue reading →

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Nexus an award winner for campaign encouraging Spice Girls concert goers to use the Metro

Posted on Thursday 24 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

It may not be the most eye-catching of headlines but Nexus are celebrating after winning a marketing award for their campaign encouraging those attended the Spice Girls concerts in Sunderland to use the Tyne and Wear Metro. The award was … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Glasgow 1297

Posted on Thursday 24 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

Its another trip to the Glasgow Garden Festival for this edition of Picture in Time as we view another of the trams in operation on the temporary timetable.

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Heaton Park Tramway to reopen

Posted on Wednesday 23 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

Back in September when the Heaton Park Tramway were hit by a theft of their overhead wire you would have been hard pressed to believe that a mere month later services would be resuming that is precisely what is happening … Continue reading →

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Passengers and crime up as Metrolink release their annual report

Posted on Wednesday 23 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink has never been so popular according to figures released in the system’s annual report, recently provided to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Transport Committee. Slightly over 45 million passengers were recorded between August 2018 and August 2019 – … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Latest from Beamish

Posted on Tuesday 22 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

With the quieter period continuing at Beamish a two tram service (one clockwise and one anti-clockwise) continues to suffice at most times on the tramway with Thursday 17th October seeing Blackpool 31 running clockwise and Sheffield 264 anti-clockwise. Meanwhile, the … Continue reading →

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West Midlands Metro launch survey

Posted on Tuesday 22 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

Passengers who travel on the West Midlands Metro are being asked for their opinions on the service with the launch of an online survey. The survey is looking for views on the service offered on the West Midlands Metro including … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool OMO 1

Posted on Tuesday 22 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

Today’s delve into the archives finds us in the autumn of 1974 with a view of the very first OMO Car.

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Progress continues on Bluebird restoration

Posted on Monday 21 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

It’s the major restoration project that has been ongoing in Crich’s conservation workshop since June 2014 and recently there has been some more excellent progress on London County Council 1, or Bluebird if you prefer.

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Tram and car collide on NET

Posted on Monday 21 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

A woman had to be taken to hospital for treatment after her car was involved in a collision between Queens Walk and Wilford Village tramstops on Nottingham Express Transit’s line to Clifton South on Sunday 13th October. The collision happened … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Milan 1821

Posted on Sunday 20 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

After a few weeks of random tram images we settle in Milan for the next few weeks as we continue our series on trams from outside of the British Isles.

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Santa’s getting ready on his…tram!

Posted on Sunday 20 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

It may be hard to believe but in around two months time Santa will be getting on his sleigh to deliver toys to all the good girls and boys, but before the big day he’s going to be a busy … Continue reading →

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Supertram to partially suspend service for Wednesday v Leeds match

Posted on Sunday 20 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

Last year when Leeds United visited Sheffield Wednesday for a Championship football match there were reports of serious incidents including vandalism and damage to trams and intimidation of staff with physical and verbal assaults. As a result Supertram met with … Continue reading →

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