Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Picture in Time: Nottingham Express Transit 215

Posted on Saturday 10 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

This week our modern tramway Picture in Time image is from Nottingham Express Transit as we feature the last of the Bombardier Incentro trams – no. 215.

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Collision at Halfway

Posted on Friday 9 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

Two trams have been involved in a collision at Halfway on Stagecoach Supertram with both suffering damage in the low speed incident. The two trams involved were 107 and 123 with the incident taking place on Thursday 8th June.

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In Pictures: Blackpool Standard 48 overhaul continues

Posted on Friday 9 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

As we reported a couple of weeks ago Blackpool Standard 48 is currently being overhauled at the Oregon Electric Railway Museum with a view to the tram being returned to service. Stephen Cobb recently visited the museum and provides us … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More from the Sheffield to Rotherham tram train pilot

Posted on Friday 9 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

We head back to South Yorkshire in this pictorial update as we take a look at the recent progress on construction work for the Sheffield to Rotherham tram train pilot project – due to start operation sometime in 2018.

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Teenager dies after being hit by tram at Kenrick Park

Posted on Friday 9 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

A 19 year man has died after being hit by a tram on Midland Metro close to Kenrick Park tramstop on Sunday 4th June at approximately 1940. Reports have said that the teenager was already on the tracks in dark … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams resume full service

Posted on Thursday 8 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

Having received a month’s worth of rain in one day causing severe flooding at Edinburgh Gateway Edinburgh Trams resumed a full service at approximately 1230 on Thursday 8th June – over a day and a half after services were suspended … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Preston Trampower project grinds to a halt?

Posted on Thursday 8 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

Last time we reported on the project to return trams to Preston in the form a short demonstration line it seemed that after much delay there was a positive future with clearance works having commenced at the start of 2017. … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: From the Tower overbridge

Posted on Thursday 8 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

Today we include a photo featuring five different trams for the latest edition of Picture in Time.

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In Pictures: Now flooding causes problems in Edinburgh

Posted on Wednesday 7 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

June already looks to be the month which seems to just keep giving bad weather with Edinburgh Trams the second UK tram system to suffer disruption as a result of flooding. This time though the flooding has caused longer term … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Beside the Seaside ends at Crich

Posted on Wednesday 7 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

The nine day special event, Beside the Seaside, at the Crich Tramway Village ended on Sunday 4th June, although unfortunately the weather had turned by this time with heavy rain hitting Derbyshire. On this day there were delays to the … Continue reading →

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Metrolink celebrate “The Spirit of Manchester” with special tram

Posted on Tuesday 6 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink have unveiled a special tram paying tribute to the unique spirit of Manchester following the Manchester Arena attack. M5000 3022 has been named “Spirit of Manchester” and has a new livery design inspired by the worker bee, which … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: NET 229 collision with lorry

Posted on Tuesday 6 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

As we reported at the weekend Nottingham Express Transit 229 was involved in a collision with a lorry in the city centre on Saturday 3rd June – the second incident involving a Citadis tram in the city centre in a … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 3063 receives advert

Posted on Tuesday 6 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

The latest tram in Manchester to receive an advertising livery is 3063 which has been seen carrying vinyls for Aperol Spritz, which is apparently the most widespread and commonly aperitif drunk in Italy. The livery, featuring contravision on all passenger … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Flooding in Sheffield

Posted on Tuesday 6 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

You may be forgiven for forgetting that we are now in June with heavy rain and strong winds battering much of the UK in recent days with services on Stagecoach Supertram affected on Monday 5th June. Heavy rain caused flooding … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Glasgow 1115

Posted on Tuesday 6 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

Today Picture in Time is showing us an image from Crich with a look at one of the trams which has now been withdrawn from service for many years – Glasgow 1115.

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Delays after tram and lorry collide in Nottingham

Posted on Sunday 4 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit services were suspended between Royal Centre and Nottingham Station for over three hours on Saturday 3rd June following a collision involving a lorry and a tram on Victoria Street. The tram involved was Citadis 229.

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 4 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

Two more Photo Galleries for you this week:

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Picture in Time: Manchester Metrolink 1015

Posted on Saturday 3 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

Another look into the archives takes us to Manchester for a 1992 image from Manchester Metrolink with the tram featured today being T68 1015.

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Anniversaries celebrated on Midland Metro and Edinburgh

Posted on Saturday 3 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

The past week has seen anniversaries celebrated on both Midland Metro and Edinburgh Trams, although in the case of the former especially celebrated would probably be the wrong word! For Midland Metro the end of May marks the 18th anniversary … Continue reading →

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Proposals revealed to link Kent and Essex by tram

Posted on Friday 2 June 2017 by Gareth Prior

Plans for a tram system connecting Kent and Essex have recently been revealed with the £600 million scheme wanted to help reduce congestion and pollution. The scheme – to be known as KenEx Thames Transit – has been privately proposed … Continue reading →

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