Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Astrotrams arrive in Manchester

Posted on Friday 29 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

The past week has seen a number of trams on Manchester Metrolink transformed into Astrotrams as part of the City of Science Festival. Externally the trams don’t look very different with just small window vinyls saying #astrotram but internally it … Continue reading →

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Midland Metro Birmingham City Centre closure for engineering works

Posted on Friday 29 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

Just two months after the much delayed opening of the Midland Metro Birmingham City Centre extension to Grand Central (New Street Station) there are to be three weekends of closures for engineering works! No details of just what engineering works … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool Standard 40 launched back into service

Posted on Tuesday 26 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Standard 40 was officially relaunched into service on Tuesday 26th July with special guest Bryan Lindop and Bob Mason from Blackpool Transport on hand to celebrate the return of this ever popular tram at the home of the National … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 24 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

We have another three Photo Galleries for you this week:

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Douglas Bay Horse Tramway future secured for at least two more years

Posted on Saturday 23 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

Following a lengthy debate and proposed amendments Tynwald agreed this week that Isle of Man Railways will continue to operate the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway for a further two years (in 2017 and 2018) whilst a further and more detailed … Continue reading →

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Event Preview: Manx Heritage Transport Festival 2016

Posted on Saturday 23 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

The annual Manx Heritage Transport Festival takes place on the Isle of Man between Wednesday 27th and Sunday 31st July with the usual mix of transport action across the island. As usual the event features the Isle of Man Steam … Continue reading →

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399 204 arrives in Sheffield

Posted on Saturday 23 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

Having waited so long between the first and second tram-trains to arrive in Sheffield the deliveries have now definitely accelerated with 399 204 the latest to arrive following the long journey from Spain. The tram – which is unsurprisingly the … Continue reading →

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Another arrival on Metrolink

Posted on Saturday 23 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 16th July saw the latest M5000 arrive in Manchester with 3118 the tram being delivered. The 118th of the 120 trams currently on order 3118 was soon moved into the workshops where commissioning started ahead of mileage accumulation and … Continue reading →

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Overhead problems caused major disruption for Midland Metro

Posted on Saturday 23 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

Midland Metro services have been disrupted this week following an overhead line problem in the West Bromwich area. Despite original reports suggesting that this was weather related Midland Metro have since said the problems were not caused by the heat. … Continue reading →

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Tram derailed in collision with ambulance

Posted on Saturday 23 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

There were major delays for Nottingham Express Transit on Thursday 21st July following a collision between an ambulance and tram on Wilford Road which saw the tram suffer a minor derailment. Four people were treated for minor injuries, including the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Seaton Tramway July 2016

Posted on Saturday 23 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

The most southerly tramway in the UK also operates on the smallest gauge and is of course the Seaton Tramway in Devon. In this pictorial update we take a look at the tramway during July including a look behind the … Continue reading →

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Can you help? Equipment required for Guernsey no. 3

Posted on Saturday 23 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

We have previously reported on the sole surviving tram from Guernsey which has remained stored on the island waiting for a brighter future. Well now we can report that there is a brighter future for no. 3 which will be … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams Inquiry costs continue to soar

Posted on Saturday 23 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

The BBC have this week reported that the cost of the Public Inquiry into the Edinburgh Trams project has now gone beyond £3.7m. The Inquiry was called by the SNP led government to see what went wrong with the project … Continue reading →

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Man seriously injured after leg becomes trapped between tram and platform

Posted on Saturday 23 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

A man has suffered serious injuries after his leg became trapped between a tram and the platform at St Werburgh’s Road tramstop. A report in the Manchester Evening News states that the man was running for the last tram of … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Rotherham Parkgate works progress

Posted on Saturday 23 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

Despite no further news coming out of Network Rail as to when they will be able to complete the work enabling the tram-train service to start construction works are continuing as these views taken on 19th July at Rotherham Parkgate … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Metrolink Eccles line work

Posted on Saturday 23 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

No trams have been running on the Eccles line of Manchester Metrolink since the end of June to allow for the first major rail replacement work on this branch since it opened to the public. In this pictorial update from … Continue reading →

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Mobility scooters are go on Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Saturday 23 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

Mobility scooters are to be permanently allowed on Edinburgh Trams following the successful completion of a trial period. Class 2 mobility scooters will be allowed on board Edinburgh Trams from 1st August 2016 provided that the user has a valid … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 17 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

Just the one Photo Gallery for you this week:

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In Pictures: Blackpool Brush 636 on its travels again

Posted on Friday 15 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

Earlier this week we talked about Blackpool trams ending up in unusual locations for unusual purposes and another tram which falls into that category is Blackpool Brush 636. The Brush Railcoach – which originally left Blackpool as long as ago … Continue reading →

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Another chance for a horse tram ride at Crich

Posted on Friday 15 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

There will be an unexpected chance to take a ride on Sheffield 15 at the Crich Tramway Village on Sunday 17th July as part of the Edwardian Event. Originally only due to be used on Friday 15th July the opportunity … Continue reading →

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