Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Picture in Time: Midland Metro 04

Posted on Saturday 3 December 2016 by Gareth Prior

We take a trip to Wolverhampton for our latest archive image as part of Picture in Time as we feature an image of one of the T69s in action in the year 2000.

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Douglas Horse Tramway to be relaid – but only partly

Posted on Friday 2 December 2016 by Gareth Prior

It may be a new government on the Isle of Man but it really seems to be the same old decision making as the latest plans for the reconstruction of Douglas Promenade will see the Horse Tramway only relaid between … Continue reading →

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October breaks records on Metrolink

Posted on Friday 2 December 2016 by Gareth Prior

October seems to be a popular month for travelling on Manchester Metrolink with a new record set over the 31 days in 2016 breaking the previous record set in October 2015. 3.3 million passengers were carried on Metrolink in October … Continue reading →

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Award winning partnership awarded Trafford Park Metrolink line

Posted on Friday 2 December 2016 by Gareth Prior

Transport for Greater Manchester are to continue their collaboration with MPact Thales (MPT) and WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff on the Trafford Park extension of Manchester Metrolink it has been announced. This same partnership has already successfully delivered extensions to MediaCityUK, Manchester … Continue reading →

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Testing starts on Second City Crossing

Posted on Thursday 1 December 2016 by Gareth Prior

The early hours of Thursday 1st December saw the first gauging run on Manchester Metrolink’s Second City Crossing with M5000 pair 3004 and 3021 in use to officially become the first trams to run on the section of the 2CC … Continue reading →

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MER prepares for 2017

Posted on Thursday 1 December 2016 by Gareth Prior

No sooner had the 2016 season on the Manx Electric Railway finished then attention was turned to preparing both the fleet and infrastructure for 2017. It is planned that this winter will see a number of repaints with some trams … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Centenary 646

Posted on Thursday 1 December 2016 by Gareth Prior

Our archive photo series is back with another helping from Blackpool. This time around we are taking a look at Centenary 646 in the early 1990s.

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British Trams Online Advent Calendars 2016

Posted on Wednesday 30 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

Yes, its that time of the year once again as we bring you our Advent Calendars. No chocolate for you behind each window but we do have 48 more photos of tram waiting for you in the lead up to … Continue reading →

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Glasgow 1017 returns to service

Posted on Wednesday 30 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

Late in 2015 one of the stalwarts of the tram fleet at the Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, Glasgow 1017, had to be withdrawn from service with a fractured axle box leaving Dusseldorf 392 to provide the majority of … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Seaton Tramway 16

Posted on Tuesday 29 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

Today Picture in Time is in Devon for an image from the Seaton Tramway featuring one of the trams which has been given a new lease of life following a rebuild from its original identity as Bournemouth Corporation Tramways 106. … Continue reading →

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British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2016

Posted on Sunday 27 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

As we approach the end of another year we start to turn our attention towards celebrating what has gone on over the past 12 months and we all know what that means don’t we? Yes it’s time for the British … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Tramlink 2550 back in fleet livery

Posted on Sunday 27 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

London Tramlink CR4000 2550 is now operating in standard fleet livery again following the removal of the yellow based Tramlink Safety vinyls. The tram was moved into the workshops during November for the removal of the special livery and is … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Transport Group unveil commemorative plaque

Posted on Sunday 27 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

The Edinburgh Transport Group have unveiled a plaque and information panel at the former Braids tram terminus on Comiston Road, Edinburgh to mark the restoration of the former 1930s tram shelter and to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the closure … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Docklands Light Railway 04

Posted on Saturday 26 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

We are off to London for today’s Picture in Time as we take a look at one of the original trains which operated on the Docklands Light Railway.

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Tram-train pilot delayed to 2018?

Posted on Friday 25 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

The much delayed Tram-Train pilot which will eventually see services running between Sheffield City Centre and Rotherham Parkgate has been delayed even further with the BBC reporting that the first public services will not operate until Summer 2018. This will … Continue reading →

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Preston Trampower approved – but not for passengers

Posted on Friday 25 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

After much delay and continued refusal by Preston City Council approval has finally been given for a tram line in the city although if anyone wanted to ride on the line they will be disappointed as it will only be … Continue reading →

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Tram-Trains for Glasgow Airport?

Posted on Friday 25 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

Plans for a tram-train service to link Glasgow City Centre with the Airport are once again on the table with local councils set to discuss the plans further. Almost exactly a year since we last reported on the story the … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Airport tram passenger numbers down

Posted on Friday 25 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

A new report by the Airport Operators Association has shown that just 8% of all journeys taken to Edinburgh Airport are made by tram – a fall by 2% since the figures were last reviewed. Meanwhile 25% of journeys were … Continue reading →

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Fallen tree causes East Didsbury disruption

Posted on Friday 25 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

The first major storm of the autumn caused problems for Manchester Metrolink with a fallen tree damaging the overhead lines at Withington on the East Didsbury line. The tree was reported as being down during the early evening on Monday … Continue reading →

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New fare to be introduced on Nottingham Express Transit

Posted on Friday 25 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

Passengers wishing to travel short distances within Nottingham City Centre will be able to take advantage of a new £1 short hop fare from Sunday 27th November. Any single journey between Nottingham Station and Nottingham Trent University will cost just … Continue reading →

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