Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: Birmingham Westside extension works continue

Posted on Friday 9 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

Earlier this month we reported on the plans for the Birmingham Westside extension of the West Midlands Metro with services due to start by the end of the year and testing commencing this month and now we can see how … Continue reading →

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New TravelHub opens in Edinburgh

Posted on Friday 9 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

Located close to the West End Princes Street tramstop in Edinburgh a new TravelHub has now opened providing information and ticket sales for anyone travelling on board the city’s buses and trams. Although the signage outside calls it a TravelHub … Continue reading →

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A chance to see the trams of the Southampton Tram Project

Posted on Friday 9 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 14th September will provide a rare opportunity to see three trams often out of the limelight up close when the Southampton Tram Project workshop in the city’s docks will be open as part of the Southampton Transport Anniversaries weekend.

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Another pre-illumination outing for the Western Train

Posted on Thursday 8 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

Following the success of its last outing Blackpool’s illuminated Western Train is to make another appearance on the tramway ahead of this year’s illumination season offering three round trips from North Pier/Tower to Little Bispham and Pleasure Beach. The date … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Ozzy Osbourne name returns on 37

Posted on Thursday 8 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

When West Midlands Metro 37 returned to service in the full blue vinyl wrap livery there was one thing missing from its previous look – its name! Named Ozzy Osborne on 26th May 2016 by the man himself it had … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Unrestored trams at Seaton

Posted on Thursday 8 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

Following on from last week’s image of Seaton Tramway 14 under restoration this week we take a look at some unrestored tram bodies outside the depot.

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In Pictures: More progress at Crumpsall

Posted on Wednesday 7 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

The weekend of 3rd and 4th August saw another blockade on Manchester Metrolink’s Bury line with more work taking place at Crumpsall in connection with the additional platform being constructed to allow trams from the Trafford Park line to terminate … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blue route trams on Middlewood Road

Posted on Wednesday 7 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

On any normal operating day Blue route trams reach Hillsborough and then turn off the route along Middlewood Road to head to their own terminus at Malin Bridge. But with the last remaining rail replacement works from area 4 taking … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More trams at Crich

Posted on Wednesday 7 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

Although no specific special event was taking place at the Crich Tramway Village on Saturday 4th August there was still a good number of visitors with an almost full car park viewed during the afternoon. A standard three tram service … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Another Blue tram enters service in the West Midlands

Posted on Tuesday 6 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

The fifth fully West Midlands Metro liveried Urbos3 tram is now in service with the latest example of the 21 strong class being 29. As with all blue liveried trams so far 29 is one of the trams which has … Continue reading →

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Standard 143 launch date delayed

Posted on Tuesday 6 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

It has been confirmed that the planned launch of Blackpool Standard 143 will be delayed until Monday 23rd September to allow extra time for the completion of the major restoration of the tram. As well as a number of snags … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 711

Posted on Tuesday 6 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

We head back to 2007 again this week for the latest Blackpool edition of Picture in Time and we feature one of the many all over adverts carried on a Balloon Car over the years.

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Birmingham Westside works continues towards an opening this year

Posted on Monday 5 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

Various high-level local politicians and members of the Midland Metro project team have been in Birmingham City Centre this week inspecting the latest progress on the Birmingham Westside extension from Grand Central to Centenary Square. The work is now said … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Illuminated Tram Parade to return

Posted on Monday 5 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

For the third year in a row there will be the spectacle of all operational illuminated feature cars parading through the illuminations in Blackpool as the Lightpool Illuminated Tram Parade again takes place. The date for your diaries this year … Continue reading →

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Tyne and Wear Metro performance falls slightly

Posted on Monday 5 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

After the last four week period saw 87% punctuality of trains, the Tyne and Wear Metro’s latest figures have shown a slight fall to 85% – although this remains a significant improvement on the previous year as in 2018 only … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Prague 8260

Posted on Sunday 4 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

A quick hop across the border between Poland and the Czech Republic as for the next few weeks we feature trams running in Prague, a city synonymous with trams.

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New South Shields Interchange opens

Posted on Sunday 4 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

Tyne and Wear Metro services are now serving South Shields once again following the opening of the new interchange at the start of services on Sunday 4th August. Metro cars 4018 and 4076 were given the honour of operating the … Continue reading →

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Standard 143 runs under own power for first time!

Posted on Sunday 4 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

As we continue to move towards the official launch of Blackpool Standard 143 a major milestone has been reached in its restoration – the tram has moved under its own power for the first time! The heritage workshops have continued … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 4 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

After a week off the main site update is back with another couple of Photo Galleries:

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Shudehill and Cornbrook stops to close for improvement works

Posted on Saturday 3 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

This summer will see two busy Manchester Metrolink stops close temporarily to allow for works in improving passenger facilities to take place. The works will take place at both Shudehill and Cornbrook over the summer which will necessitate the closure … Continue reading →

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