Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: New adverts for two trams in Edinburgh

Posted on Wednesday 28 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

The ever changing scene of adverts being carried on trams in Edinburgh certainly keeps us in news with the latest new advertiser on the tramway being Spotify with both 262 and 267 being seen in identical designs, with different colours … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Trackwork moves to University

Posted on Wednesday 28 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

Its been a long haul but we are almost there with rail replacement works on Stagecoach Supertram with the final phase of 2019 now underway close to the stop at University, affecting both Blue and Yellow route services. The work … Continue reading →

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Boy taken to hospital after getting trapped under tram on Blackpool Prom

Posted on Wednesday 28 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

A 14 year old boy has been taken to hospital after he became trapped under a tram near Waterloo Road on Blackpool Promenade during the Ride the Lights event on Tuesday 27th August at approximately 2150. The boy became trapped … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool 001 receives Merlin attractions advert

Posted on Tuesday 27 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

It has long been a tradition in Blackpool that the various attractions in the town advertise on the trams but since the introduction of the new modern trams the only full advert liveries have been for a shopping centre (twice!), … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro blue extended to non-battery trams

Posted on Tuesday 27 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

With all trams fitted with batteries now either in the full West Midlands Metro livery of special advert liveries the new fleet livery is now being extended to those trams which haven’t yet received the batteries on their roofs. The … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Belle 731 and Warship 736

Posted on Tuesday 27 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

This week as we return to Blackpool for some another archive image we are in the 1970s for a view of two stabled illuminated trams.

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Metrolink performance down in latest figures

Posted on Monday 26 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

The latest four week period of performance figures on Manchester Metrolink are in and it hasn’t been such a good month for the network with a fall in both punctuality and reliability although it still remains a mostly positive story … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Livery variations on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Monday 26 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

The past few months hasseen West Midlands Metro showing a good variety of different livery styles on the 21 strong class, with advert liveries, new fleet livery and a special livery all in evidence. Before it started to get quite … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More from the Old Hillsborough Tram Depot

Posted on Monday 26 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

We once again head to Holme Lane in the Hillsborough area of Sheffield for another look at the location of the old Hillsborough tram depot, this time heading more into the complex which now houses two doctors practices, as well … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Prague 9051

Posted on Sunday 25 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

We stay in the Czech Republic for this week’s worldwide tram image with another view from Prague.

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UK Tram put a case forward for investment in light rail

Posted on Sunday 25 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

UK Tram – a not-for-profit organisation who bring together all organisations with an interest in the future development of light rail in the UK – have recently released a new video putting forward the case for more investment in light … Continue reading →

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Another update on Blackpool tram restorations

Posted on Sunday 25 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

Whilst all eyes are on the continuing work to bring Standard 143 back to operational condition ahead of its official launch into service on Monday 23rd September there are also other projects continuing in the background as preparations are made … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro 31’s accident damage

Posted on Saturday 24 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

Monday 19th August saw a serious road traffic collision on Bilston Road in Wolverhampton which led to a car ending up on its roof and the front section of West Midlands Metro 31 being derailed and suffering major damage in … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Nottingham Express Transit 207

Posted on Saturday 24 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

We continue our look at some of the trams of Nottingham Express Transit this week with another view taken on day two of the network.

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Over 170,000 contactless journeys made on Metrolink in first four weeks

Posted on Saturday 24 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

It seems that the advent of contactless payments on Manchester Metrolink has been popular with over 170,000 journeys made on the network using the new system within the first four weeks between Monday 15th July and Sunday 11th August. The … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Box 40’s time drawing to an end at Beamish

Posted on Saturday 24 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

Its time in the northeast seems to have flown by but in a little over a week Blackpool & Fleetwood Box 40 will have run for the very last time at Beamish with the plan being that it will operate … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Unusual destinations on Metrolink

Posted on Friday 23 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

We get used to seeing certain destination displays on trams with the same services running day after day but a recent, and ongoing, track problem at Victoria has led to different displays on Manchester Metrolink with services for Manchester Airport … Continue reading →

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Engineering works on Luas’ green line

Posted on Friday 23 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

Luas’ green line will see essential engineering works take place on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August which will mean there will be no service between Beechwood and St Stephen’s Green – replacement buses will run every 15 minutes between … Continue reading →

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In Preview: Blackpool August Bank Holiday Gold – including Depot Open Day!

Posted on Friday 23 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

Another Bank Holiday weekend is upon us which can mean only one thing – another action packed weekend of heritage tram action in Blackpool! This time around there is an added bonus as well as on Sunday 25th August there … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: A look at the East Anglia Transport Museum

Posted on Thursday 22 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

On a visit to the East Anglia Transport Museum on 17th August there was a standard two tram service running with the currently only serviceable trams in action – Blackpool 159 and Sheffield 513. Paul Lemon made the trip east … Continue reading →

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