Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams extension agreed “in principle”

Posted on Monday 4 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

Trams could be running to Leith and Newhaven in 2022 following an agreement “in principle” by the City of Edinburgh Council’s Transport and Environment Committee. Meeting on Monday 4th September some concerns were expressed over the plans and the expected … Continue reading →

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Tramlink drivers threaten industrial action

Posted on Monday 4 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

Strikes could be on the way for London Tramlink with drivers reportedly considering the action because of the proposed introduction of new devices into the cabs which are hoped to detect if a driver has fallen asleep. Members of the … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 3 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

This week we bring you another couple of Photo Galleries:

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Picture in Time: Midland Metro 03

Posted on Saturday 2 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of Picture in Time we are back in the West Midlands for an image from Midland Metro of T69 03.

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Edgbaston Midland Metro extension gets full government go-ahead

Posted on Friday 1 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

The Department for Transport have confirmed their full support for the further extension of Midland Metro through Birmingham City Centre to Edgbaston. The government have pledged £59.8 million towards the project which combined with the £84 million already secured will … Continue reading →

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Special trams to Pedal for Scotland

Posted on Friday 1 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams will be running bike only trams for special ticket holders attending the Pedal for Scotland event at the Royal Highland Centre. A pre-purchased “Tram Transport” wristband will allow cyclists to get to the centre of the event with … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Engineering Works: Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September

Posted on Friday 1 September 2017 by Gareth Prior

Engineering Works on Manchester Metrolink will see a change to services on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September with the Bury line affected both days and the Eccles line on the Saturday only. Part of the work taking place over … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Tram-Train works continue in Rotherham

Posted on Thursday 31 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

The continued slow progress for the Tram-Train pilot in South Yorkshire has seen further work take place at Rotherham in recent weeks, including railway closures to allow for further construction to take place. In this pictorial update from Glyn Hill … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Jubilee 762

Posted on Thursday 31 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

Off to Blackpool again for this instalment of Picture in Time. This time around it is Jubilee Car 762 which interests us which a couple of photos dating from 2004 included.

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In Pictures: More trams get C R Smith vinyls

Posted on Wednesday 30 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

The continued spread of advertising vinyls for C R Smithin Edinburgh has seen 260, 263 and 272 all debut in service recently with their new look. As part of the two year deal, 18 trams will be so adorned with … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: get me there vinyls added to some M5000s

Posted on Wednesday 30 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

Get me there – Manchester’s own public transport smart card – has recently been expanded to allow passengers to travel across Greater Manchester’s Metrolink and bus network and to celebrate the fact a number of trams are carrying vinyls for … Continue reading →

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Busiest ever month for Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Wednesday 30 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

Over half a million passengers took a ride on Edinburgh Trams during August – the busiest ever month the line has enjoyed since opening to the public at the end of May 2014. Largely driven by the ever popular Edinburgh … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Overhead line problems for Midland Metro

Posted on Tuesday 29 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

Late on Bank Holiday Monday, 28th August, two separate problems were identified with the overhead on Midland Metro meaning that a severely disrupted service was able to operate to start with on Tuesday 29th August. The two sites affected were … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Preparations underway for Seaton redevelopment

Posted on Tuesday 29 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

The major redevelopment at the Seaton Tramway which will see the terminus replaced with a more modern facility allowing visitors to take a trip back in time to the Victorian era Colyton station is edging closer with preparations underway for … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manx Electric Railway 5

Posted on Tuesday 29 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

It is a wet day on the Isle of Man in today’s edition of Picture in Time with a view of a motor and trailer from 1992.

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Picture in Time: Manchester Metrolink 1017

Posted on Saturday 26 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

We continue our Picture in Time series with a return visit to Manchester for a couple of views of T68 1017 in the first year of the network – 1992.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Centenary 648

Posted on Thursday 24 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

We are in Blackpool for today’s edition of Picture in Time as we feature Centenary Car 648 whilst it was carrying an all over advert for Orion Bingo in 2004.

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Thursday 24 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

Earlier than usual this week but we still bring you another Photo Gallery:

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Work underway on new look Crumpsall stop

Posted on Thursday 24 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

Work has now started on transforming Manchester Metrolink’s Crumpsall stop which will eventually allow services from the new Trafford Park line – due to open in 2020 – to terminate here and return through Manchester City Centre. As well as … Continue reading →

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Queen’s Baton to go for a ride on trams on the Isle of Man

Posted on Thursday 24 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

The Queen’s Baton will visit the Isle of Man on its way to Australia for the 2018 Commonwealth Games and will travel on board two trams during its visit at the start of September.

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