Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Another collision on Supertram

Posted on Wednesday 28 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 24th June saw another low speed collision on Stagecoach Supertram with trams 110 and 116 coming together at Hillsborough Corner at approximately 1630. Damage to the trams only seemed to be minor and no injuries were reported that there … Continue reading →

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Heaton Park get set for a Tramtastic day

Posted on Wednesday 28 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

The latest special event to take place at the Heaton Park Tramway in Manchester will be a Tramtastic Day Out on Sunday 2nd July with an intensive tram service the main feature of the day.

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Picture in Time: Snaefell Mountain Railway 5

Posted on Tuesday 27 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

In this instalment of Picture of Time we are featuring the Snaefell Mountain Railway with a view of one of the six vehicles which has carried passengers up to the summit over the years although today it features new bodywork.

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2542

Posted on Saturday 24 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

Heading back to 2000 today for Picture in Time as we feature one of several Bombardier CR4000 trams on Croydon (now London) Tramlink to have featured an advertising livery.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Balloon 700

Posted on Thursday 22 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of Picture in Time we are back in Blackpool as we take a look at the original Balloon Car – 700.

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In Pictures: Volks Electric Railway works continue

Posted on Tuesday 20 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

The Volks Electric Railway in Brighton currently remains closed with the “Saving Volks” project running behind schedule. The last reports suggested that it may run again in the autumn although no official word has confirmed recently whether this will be … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink service change: Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th June

Posted on Tuesday 20 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

There will be changes to the service pattern on Manchester Metrolink over the weekend of 24th and 25th June to allow for further work to take place as part of the improvement package which is seeing two new substations installed … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Leeds 525

Posted on Tuesday 20 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

Today Picture in Time is going back to 1958 for a view from Leeds Corporation Tramways with one of the Feltham trams transferred from London featuring.

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Posted on Sunday 18 June 2017 by Gareth Prior | 6 Comments

Overhead problems cause delays for Midland Metro

Posted on Saturday 17 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

Services on Midland Metro were disrupted on Saturday 17th June after a pole arm supporting the overhead wire near to The Crescent came down, bringing the overhead wires with it. Following this incident all trams from Grand Central were terminated … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Docklands Light Railway 22+58

Posted on Saturday 17 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

In this instalment of Picture in Time we are back in London for another image from the Docklands Light Railway, this time coming from 2005.

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Trams lead the way for passenger satisfaction in the UK

Posted on Friday 16 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

It seems that if you want to satisfied about your morning commute the only way to travel is by tram! The latest Passenger Focus survey has shown that on average across the UK (except for on London Tramlink) passengers have … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3022’s special livery

Posted on Friday 16 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

Last week we reported on Manchester Metrolink 3022 being named Spirit of Manchester and receiving a special livery featuring the worker bee which has become a symbol of the city since the tragic terrorist attack at Manchester Arena. With thanks … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Trackwork begins on Midland Metro

Posted on Friday 16 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

The long six month closure between Priestfield and Wolverhampton St George’s on Midland Metro has begun as planned. The last trams ran the full length of the line on Saturday 10th June with the trackwork starting the following day with … Continue reading →

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2CC wins an award

Posted on Friday 16 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink’s Second City Crossing has walked away with its first award – less than six months after opening. The line won the Transport Policy, Planning & Implementation award at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport ‘North West Region … Continue reading →

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Tramlink set to introduce speed monitoring devices to trams

Posted on Friday 16 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

Transport for London are looking to fit speed monitoring devices to trams following last year’s tragic derailment at Sandilands. The idea of the devices is that they will alert drivers if they are going too fast and to apply the … Continue reading →

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Man dies after incident at Victoria

Posted on Friday 16 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

A man has died at Manchester Metrolink’s Victoria stop following an incident where he was allegedly pushed in front a tram. Philip Carter, 30, died after the incident on Sunday 11th June. Charrissa Loren Brown-Wellington, 31, appeared in court this … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Twin Car 676+686 & Balloons 726 & 704

Posted on Thursday 15 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

We have a busy scene in Blackpool for our latest delve into the archives in this instalment of Picture in Time.

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Picture in Time: Volks Electric Railway 2, 5 & 7

Posted on Tuesday 13 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of Picture in Time we head to the Sussex coast again although whereas last time we were there we were concentrating on the Modern Electric Tramway operation this time we are looking at the Volks Electric Railway.

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 11 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

A couple more Photo Galleries have been added this week:

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