Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Overhead works to curtail Supertram services early on Saturday

Posted on Thursday 4 October 2018 by Gareth Prior

Services on Stagecoach Supertram’s Blue route (and the Purple route fully suspended) will be partially suspended on Saturday 6th October to allow overhead line works to take place. The work will start from 1930 and will see Blue route trams … Continue reading →

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Consultative ballot for industrial action on Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Thursday 4 October 2018 by Gareth Prior

Strikes may be heading to Edinburgh Trams with Unite the Union announcing their intention to hold a “consultative ballot” of some of their members. The decision has been made as a result of what they call “a damaging culture of … Continue reading →

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Tram-Train services will start 25th October

Posted on Thursday 4 October 2018 by Gareth Prior

25th October 2018 will not just mark two months until Christmas but will also see the start of public services on the UK’s Tram-Train pilot between Sheffield and Rotherham. Unusually starting on a Thursday the service will run three times … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2553

Posted on Thursday 4 October 2018 by Gareth Prior

Picture in Time today is off to the capital again (or Surrey, depending on your opinion!) as we take a look at the Croydon Tramlink system (as it was then) ahead of opening.

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More events take place this weekend

Posted on Wednesday 3 October 2018 by Gareth Prior

It looks set to be another busy weekend on UK heritage tramways with Crich enjoying a Steampunk day on Saturday 6th October whilst the following day all eyes will be turned towards Birkenhead with the annual Wirral Bus and Tram … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More construction work for Sheffield Tram-Train pilot

Posted on Wednesday 3 October 2018 by Gareth Prior

between Sheffield and Rotherham to be announced it would seem that all the infrastructure isn’t actually in place just yet as the below photos shows. During a visit on Monday 24th September Mike Haddon found that there was a contractors … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Doors Open Day at Edinburgh’s Gogar Depot

Posted on Tuesday 2 October 2018 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 29th September gave the public a rare chance – indeed it was the first time since the system opened that it had been possible – to see behind the scenes of Edinburgh Trams’ Gogar Depot as part of the … Continue reading →

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Easy Jet advert debuts in Manchester

Posted on Tuesday 2 October 2018 by Gareth Prior

After a period without any new adverts on Manchester Metrolink 3052 has been unveiled in new vinyls for Easy Jet. Featuring the Easy Jet house colour of orange the tram also features an image of a swimming pool urging people … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Illuminated Rocket 732

Posted on Tuesday 2 October 2018 by Gareth Prior

We continue our look at the 1960s illuminated trams of Blackpool for this edition of Picture in Time with the always popular and instantly recognisable Rocket the focus this time around.

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Arrest made over Metrolink ticket machine tampering

Posted on Monday 1 October 2018 by Gareth Prior

A 57 year old man had been arrested – and remains under investigation, although released – on suspicion of theft after he was discovered tampering with a ticket machine on Manchester Metrolink.

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In Review: The new Blackpool Tram Shop

Posted on Monday 1 October 2018 by Gareth Prior

Anyone who has visited Blackpool this year can’t help to have noticed that a long-time fixture at the head of North Pier has gone – the Blackpool Tram Shop. A haunt of many enthusiasts to see what tram related products … Continue reading →

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Revised designs for Edinburgh Trams extension to be unveiled

Posted on Sunday 30 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

The major consultation exercise over the proposed extension of Edinburgh Trams to Newhaven is continuing at a pace with another series of drop-in events set to take place revealing some revisions to the design of the layout of the line. … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 30 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

We continue coverage from the Isle of Man and the Manx Electric Railway 125th Anniversary events:

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Event Review: A stunning Cavalcade as MER celebrates its birthday in style

Posted on Sunday 30 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

It was 7th September 1893 that the Manx Electric Railway opened between Derby Castle and Groudle and exactly 125 years later celebrations to mark the occasion reached their zenith with a stunning Cavalcade of 14 motors, 12 passenger trailers, 2 … Continue reading →

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Event Review: MER goes back to its beginnings and 1975

Posted on Sunday 30 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Days five and six of the 125th Anniversary events saw the Manx Electric Railway look back with Wednesday 5th seeing Groudle shuttle with the original trams 1 and 2 (plus 3!) in action whilst Thursday 6th it was back to … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Grimsby & Immingham 26 under overhaul

Posted on Saturday 29 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Having been withdrawn from service for a start to be made on its overhaul in January 2016 Grimsby & Immingham 26 – or Gateshead 10 as it will be again once the work is completed – is still under attention … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Standard 159

Posted on Saturday 29 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Today Picture in Time heads off to East Anglia for a view of a long standing member of the operational tram fleet – Blackpool Standard 159.

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RAIB release results of investigation into Supertram speeding incident

Posted on Saturday 29 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

The RAIB have concluded that a driver of a tram in Sheffield who approached Middlewood terminus on 19th July 2018 at a too high a speed – causing injuries to two passengers and a door to open slightly – had … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: New location of fleet numbers on Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Friday 28 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Ever since Edinburgh Trams started applying adverts there has been the issue of the fact the adverts have covered the main fleet number, making identification of the trams in the traditional three quarter photo difficult. However, in recent months some … Continue reading →

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Is the future of Supertram in doubt?

Posted on Friday 28 September 2018 by Gareth Prior

Since 1994 Sheffield has enjoyed the benefits of a tramway following the start of service on the Supertram network but the South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) have now warned that unless £230 million worth of funding can be secured … Continue reading →

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