Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Final NET Citadis receives a name

Posted on Friday 15 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

All 37 trams on Nottingham Express Transit now proudly carry names following the application of the name Dame Laura Knight to 216 in a special ceremony. Dame Laura was an acclaimed local artist and her childhood home now overlooks a … Continue reading →

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Midland Metro Alliance formally signed

Posted on Friday 15 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

A new partnership which will revolutionise the major expansion of future tram routes across the West Midlands has been formally launched. The Midland Metro Alliance establishes a team of planning, design and construction specialists building four new tram extensions on … Continue reading →

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NET Phase Two boosted local economy by over £100m

Posted on Friday 15 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

A major independent report has revealed that the construction project to expand Nottingham Express Transit boosted the local economy by more than £100m. The report also says that the project helped hundreds of local people to benefit from jobs and … Continue reading →

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More cars find their way onto Metrolink tracks

Posted on Friday 15 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

It’s been a normal couple of weeks for Manchester Metrolink with the dreaded car v Metrolink rearing its ugly head once again. The standard cars driving onto tracks and cars colliding with trams incident have once again been taking place … Continue reading →

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Overhead line problems cause delays in Nottingham

Posted on Friday 15 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit services saw delays on Sunday 10th July following a problem with the overhead. It was not possible to run trams between Nottingham Station and Toton Lane for over three hours whilst repairs were made with all other … Continue reading →

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All change at the DfT

Posted on Friday 15 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

Following the resignation of David Cameron as Prime Minister and his subsequent replacement by Teresa May there have been changes to the cabinet which has included major changes at the Department for Transport. Out has gone Patrick McLoughlin – who … Continue reading →

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LCC 106 steals the show at Carlton Colville

Posted on Wednesday 13 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

The London Event at the East Anglia Transport Museum in Carlton Colville over the weekend of Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th July saw the very first short-term loan of a tram to this location with London County Council 106 proving … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Standard 40 almost ready for a return

Posted on Tuesday 5 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

The operating fleet at Crich is set to increase by one by the end of July with Blackpool Standard 40 due to return to service on Tuesday 26th July at a special ceremony attended by special guests from Blackpool. 40 … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 3 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

Three more Photo Galleries for you this week as part of our main site update:

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In Pictures: London County Council trams at Crich

Posted on Sunday 3 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

As we reported a few days ago London County Council 1 has now returned to the Crich Tramway Village following a six week period in Ilkeston at Garmendale Engineering where it underwent significant attention as part of its major restoration. … Continue reading →

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3116 into service in Manchester

Posted on Friday 1 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

The 148th tram to carry passengers on Manchester Metrolink has entered service with 3116 being noted in use on Wednesday 29th June. The tram is based at Queen’s Road and entered service on the Exchange Square to Rochdale Town Centre … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Another action packed weekend at Crich

Posted on Friday 1 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

Sunday 26th June saw more action at Crich with the chance for retired crew members to visit, more cars/bikes on display and the latest day of the horse tram service. Hazel Quarmby was again on site as these photos shows.

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Smart ticketing moves step closer on Metrolink

Posted on Friday 1 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

All passengers on Manchester Metrolink – and the regions bus network – will be able to use a smart card for travel from 2017 it has been revealed. Currently concessionary travel pass holders have been able to use the get … Continue reading →

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Collision on Metrolink

Posted on Friday 1 July 2016 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 25th June saw yet another collision on Manchester Metrolink between a van and a tram. This time the incident happened on Hollyhedge Road at approximately 1925 whilst the van was reversing into a driveway. The tram involved was 3065 … Continue reading →

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A future for the Douglas Horse Tramway?

Posted on Wednesday 29 June 2016 by Gareth Prior

When the Douglas Horse Tramway resumed operation for the 2015 season it was known that the arrangement for Isle of Man Railways to run the service was only on the table for one season and that the long term future … Continue reading →

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Third tram-train arrives in Sheffield

Posted on Wednesday 29 June 2016 by Gareth Prior

There are now three of the even tram-trains in the UK with 399 203 being delivered to Nunnery Square Depot in the early hours of Tuesday 28th June. The vehicle was then unloaded during the day before it finally touched … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 26 June 2016 by Gareth Prior

Just  a small update for you this week but we do bring you two small Photo Galleries:

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Southend Pier Railway closed for 12 weeks

Posted on Sunday 26 June 2016 by Gareth Prior

Is it a railway or is it a tramway? Either way it has been announced that the rail mounted vehicle which operates along the UK’s longest pier in Southend is to be out of action for up to 12 weeks … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Beside the Seaside at Crich

Posted on Sunday 26 June 2016 by Gareth Prior

Having firmly established itself as a major part of the special event calendar at the Crich Tramway Village, Beside the Seaside took place at the home of the National Tramway Museum between Saturday 28th May and Sunday 5th June this … Continue reading →

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117 down, 3 to go!

Posted on Sunday 26 June 2016 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 25th June saw the latest delivery of a tram to Manchester with 3117 arriving in the usual lunchtime slot. With the delivery of the tram to Queen’s Road Depot just three more of the current order of M5000s remain … Continue reading →

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