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Snaefell Mountain Railway services suspended

Posted on Thursday 10 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

The Health and Safety at Work Inspectorate on the Isle of Man have ordered all service on the Snaefell Mountain Railway to be suspended in light of last week’s overrun incident on the line. Services had been running on the … Continue reading →

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Official update released on Tram-Train project

Posted on Thursday 10 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

Network Rail have announced that further work will be undertaken on the Tram-Train project in the coming weeks, warning rail passengers of disruption whilst it takes place. The second phase of work to assist in linking the Supertram network to … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 259 & 266 in new adverts

Posted on Thursday 10 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

The first two trams to receive the advertising vinyls as part of the multi-tram deal with C R Smith on Edinburgh Trams have now entered service. The two trams (the first of 18, each to receive unique designs) to receive … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Brush 637

Posted on Thursday 10 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

Another trip into the Blackpool archives for Picture in Time today as we go back to 2004 again for an image of a long withdrawn tram – Brush Railcoach 637.

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Plans considered again for Edinburgh Trams extension

Posted on Wednesday 9 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

A report into extending Edinburgh Trams from the current city centre terminus at York Place to Newhaven is set to be considered by councillors to look into the feasibility of completing line 1A of the system. The report will be … Continue reading →

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First commercial advertising deal secured for Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Wednesday 9 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

The day has finally come – commercial advertising is here for Edinburgh Trams! A two year deal has been signed with C R Smith – an east Scotland double glazing/window manufacturer – which will see an incredible 18 trams wrapped … Continue reading →

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Rail Map Online now featuring trams

Posted on Wednesday 9 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

Rail Map Online – an online resource of past and present railway maps – have recently started to add some tram routes to their website at http://railmaponline.com/. Recent additions have seen tram routes for the West Midlands now available along … Continue reading →

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In Video: Supertram Citylink trams continue testing

Posted on Wednesday 9 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

As preparations continue for the introduction into service of the Citylink tram-trains on the current Stagecoach Supertram network – due to be in later summer – testing and driver training has been continuing in recent weeks. In mid-June Martin Miller … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manx Electric Railway 42

Posted on Tuesday 8 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

We are back over to the Isle of Man for this instalment of Picture in Time with a view of one of the Manx Electric Railway trailers, no. 42.

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Brake fault causes SMR tram to overrun Bunaglow stop

Posted on Sunday 6 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

An investigation has been launched after a tram on the Snaefell Mountain Railway suffered a fault with its normal braking system which led to it overrunning the stop at Bungalow – and across the road – on a downward trip. … Continue reading →

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Douglas Bay Horse Tramway enjoys a successful Transport Festival

Posted on Sunday 6 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

A few years ago the Manx Heritage Transport Festival seemed to pass the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway by with just a normal service running with normal trams. But now with Isle of Man Transport in charge of the horse trams … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online…

Posted on Sunday 6 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

More photos for you this week as we take a look at two more of the UK’s modern tram systems:

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Picture in Time: Docklands Light Railway 87

Posted on Saturday 5 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

The Docklands Light Railway is the subject of the latest instalment of Picture in Time as we head back to 2009 for another photo.

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Latest RAIB reports into Tramlink derailment released

Posted on Friday 4 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

As the Rail Accident Investigation Branch continue their investigation into the tragic derailment at Sandilands on 9th November 2016 they have released their latest update. This time the update includes some draft recommendations to allow both Tram Operations Limited (operator … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Work continues on Bilston Road

Posted on Friday 4 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

The track replacement work on Bilston Road is still going on disrupting Midland Metro services but good progress does still seem to be being made and the chance is also being taken to install the junction between the current line … Continue reading →

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Nurse of the Year names her tram

Posted on Friday 4 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

The latest recipient of Nottingham’s Nurse of the Year, Christina O’Loughlin, has unveiled her name on the side of Citadis 220 in a special ceremony at Wilkinson Street Depot. Student Nurse Christina was the guest of honour at the ceremony … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Docklands Light Railway!

Posted on Friday 4 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

Officially opened by HM The Queen in the summer of 1987 the Docklands Light Railway is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. A much changed network to the original 11 train, 15 stop line the DLR has helped to kick … Continue reading →

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Purple route back to normal

Posted on Friday 4 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

After several weeks of disruption the Purple route returned to full tram operation from Wednesday 2nd August. On Mondays to Saturdays only early morning and evening services were operated by tram due to tram shortages with a replacement bus in … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: A view inside Rigby Road Depot

Posted on Thursday 3 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

Today we take a peek inside Rigby Road Depot once again to see what treasures we can find as part of the Picture in Time series.

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In Pictures: Oxford Bus Museum – Gloucester Horse Tram no. 1

Posted on Wednesday 2 August 2017 by Gareth Prior

Another tram which doesn’t often get much publicity can be found at the Oxford Bus Museum; this is a Gloucester Horse Car but it is currently masquerading in an Oxford livery.

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