Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Double win for Seaton at Devon Tourism Awards

Posted on Saturday 12 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

Seaton Tramway are celebrating after winning two awards at the Devon Tourism Awards 2016 which took place this week in Exeter. Having being shortlisted in two categories Seaton were presented with a Silver Award for Large Attraction of the Year … Continue reading →

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Strike action threatened in Edinburgh

Posted on Saturday 12 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

Drivers and Ticketing Services Assistants (TSAs) on Edinburgh Trams are threatening strike action over what they say are the imposition of new rotas which will see more weekend working for no extra pay. There is also said to be unhappiness … Continue reading →

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Midland Metro delays after car driven onto tracks

Posted on Saturday 12 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

Midland Metro services were unable to travel into Birmingham City Centre for around three hours on Sunday 6th November after a car was driven onto the tracks at Snow Hill becoming wedged and requiring the Fire Service to free it. … Continue reading →

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Seven people die as Croydon tram derails

Posted on Wednesday 9 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

Seven people have now been confirmed dead with more than 50 people injured following the derailment and overturning of CR4000 2551 on Wednesday 9th November. The tram was travelling from New Addington to Wimbledon when it completely left the rails … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 6 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

This week we bring you another two Photo Galleries:

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Tramlink Stadler 2565 enters service

Posted on Saturday 5 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

London Tramlink has welcomed Stadler Variobahn 2565 into service with the tram being used for the first time on Friday 4th November. 2565 has become one of the fastest of the Stadler built trams to enter service with it only … Continue reading →

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Proposed service pattern revealed for Metrolink post-2CC opening

Posted on Friday 4 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

As construction work starts to come towards a conclusion on Manchester Metrolink’s Second City Crossing (2CC) Transport for Greater Manchester have released their proposals for the service pattern which will operate from early 2017 once the new line opens. The … Continue reading →

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Douglas Bay Horse Tramway ends a successful season

Posted on Friday 4 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

Sunday 30th October saw the end of a successful season for the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway – a season which it seemed for a time at the start of the year we may never have seen. With the Department of … Continue reading →

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Black Country Living Museum looks towards the future

Posted on Friday 4 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

Dudley’s Black Country Living Museum – home to the UK’s only 3”6’ on street tramway – have announced ambitious plans for a major expansion of the museum which would include an extension to the tramway to form a circular route … Continue reading →

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Metrolink boost capacity in lead up to Christmas

Posted on Friday 4 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

With just 50 days until Christmas and people apparently starting to think about their shopping for the festive period Manchester Metrolink are set to boost capacity on certain routes with more double trams operating from Monday 7th November until Friday … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3022 receives advert livery

Posted on Wednesday 2 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

The latest M5000 to receive a vinyl wrap advert livery is 3022 which has received a black based livery for Michael Kors, and yes there is extensive use of contravision. This is the first full advert to be carried by … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Stagecoach Supertram 114

Posted on Tuesday 1 November 2016 by Gareth Prior

We head to Sheffield for today’s Picture in Time image as we feature one of the South Yorkshire Supertram’s Duewag built trams in action – 114.

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Monday 31 October 2016 by Gareth Prior

Another Photo Gallery for you this week:

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Coronation 664

Posted on Saturday 29 October 2016 by Gareth Prior

Normally in our Picture in Time series we see a tram either in service or resting in between duties but for our latest instalment we head to Rigby Road bus yard for a view of Blackpool Coronation 664 which was … Continue reading →

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New trams enter service

Posted on Friday 28 October 2016 by Gareth Prior

London Tramlink and Manchester Metrolink have seen new trams enter service over the past few days. For Tramlink Stadler 2564 carried its first passengers on Friday 21st October whilst up in Manchester the more historic event of the last of … Continue reading →

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Bus hits tram in Dublin

Posted on Friday 28 October 2016 by Gareth Prior

Eight people were injured when a tour bus hit a Luas tram in Dublin City Centre on Friday 28th October. The circumstances surrounding the collision are not yet known but three investigations are now reported to be underway to find … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Branch Line Society visit Crich

Posted on Friday 28 October 2016 by Gareth Prior

On Sunday 24th October the Branch Line Society visited the Crich Tramway Village with the aim of covering as much track as possible – which included some very rare moves not normally enjoyed by passengers when visiting the museum. Leeds … Continue reading →

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Birkenhead to commemorate ending of Liverpool tram routes

Posted on Friday 28 October 2016 by Gareth Prior

The main heritage tram season may be rapidly approaching across the UK (with a few exceptions of course) but that doesn’t mean nothing is happening with another event set to take place at the Birkenhead Heritage Tramway. On Saturday 5th … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink service changes: 29th & 30th October

Posted on Friday 28 October 2016 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th October will see more changes to Manchester Metrolink services with the Bury line completely closed and services on the Rochdale line only running as far as Monsall. Victoria, Shudehill and Market Street stops will also … Continue reading →

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Improved timetable for Midland Metro

Posted on Friday 28 October 2016 by Gareth Prior

A slightly improved weekday service will be introduced on Midland Metro from Monday 31st October. The main highlight of the new timetable will be an additional service for Wolverhampton St George’s from Wednesbury Parkway at 0708 returning to Grand Central … Continue reading →

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