Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Going for a ride…

Posted on Thursday 22 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

Have you been thinking where and when you can enjoy a ride on a traditional tram over the next week or so? If so you have come to the right place as this is your one stop round-up of the … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Glasgow 1100

Posted on Tuesday 20 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

A tram which hasn’t run in service since 1976 and has been stored out of public view for almost 10 years is today’s Picture in Time image – Glasgow 1100, part of the national collection.

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Supertram prepare for depot open day

Posted on Tuesday 20 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

It is only a few days until the centrepiece of Stagecoach Supertram’s 21st anniversary celebrations with a Depot Open Day taking place at Nunnery Square Depot on Sunday 25th October – with free entry! Highlights look set to be the … Continue reading →

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NET Citadis 235 named David Clarke

Posted on Tuesday 20 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

And the namings keep on coming on Nottingham Express Transit with 235 the latest Citadis to receive a name. The tram now carries the name David Clarke, who is the captain of the Nottingham Panthers ice hockey team, and was … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 18 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

We have a further two Photo Galleries as part of this week’s main site update with images coming from the Seaton Tramway and Midland Metro:

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Picture in Time: Manchester Metrolink 1015

Posted on Sunday 18 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

The fifteenth of the T68s to be built for Manchester Metrolink is the latest tram to feature in our Picture in Time series. We take a brief look at the history of 1015 accompanied with an image from August 1992.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Illuminated Rocket 732

Posted on Friday 16 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

We are heading back into the depths of Rigby Road Depot for today’s Picture in Time image as we continue our review of the illuminated tram fleet. The tram which caught the eye of our photographer today is the iconic … Continue reading →

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Four shortlisted to operate Metrolink

Posted on Friday 16 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink could once again have a new operator from 2017 with the contract to operate and maintain the network up for grabs. Four companies have been shortlisted with current incumbent RATP Dev joined by KeolisAmey, National Express and Transdev … Continue reading →

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More namings in Nottingham

Posted on Friday 16 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

Two more Alstom Citadis trams have received in Nottingham with mathematicians Ada Lovelace and George Green the latest inspirational figures to be honoured. A joint ceremony took place at Wilkinson Street Depot on Wednesday 14th October with local schoolchildren given … Continue reading →

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Disruption for Metrolink after major city centre fire

Posted on Friday 16 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink services between Victoria and Piccadilly Gardens were suspended at the start of this week following a major fire alongside the tramway on Balloon Street leading to concerns about the safety of the building. The Hanover Tower, formerly the … Continue reading →

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General support for Tramlink Dingwall Road loop

Posted on Friday 16 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

The results of the latest round of consultation for the proposal to construct a new loop line in Croydon Town Centre has been released with over three quarters of those who responded being in support of the line. The extension … Continue reading →

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And another award for Metrolink’s Airport line

Posted on Friday 16 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

Three awards in four weeks isn’t too bad is it? Well that is exactly what has happened for the Manchester Metrolink extension to the Airport which is now celebrating the award for Major Civil Engineering Project of the Year (over … Continue reading →

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Crich win at the Derbyshire Heritage Awards

Posted on Friday 16 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

Award season is continuing with the latest organisation to be rewarded being Crich Tramway Village who were given awards at the recent Derbyshire Heritage Awards. The awards were in the Young People in Heritage category and were for Excellence and … Continue reading →

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Going for a ride…

Posted on Thursday 15 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

We again turn our attention to just when and where you can enjoy a ride on a traditional tram in the British Isles and for the first time in what seems like ages there is no special event to look … Continue reading →

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NET Citadis 222 becomes Sam and Amy

Posted on Wednesday 14 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

The regular namings of the new Citadis trams on Nottingham Express Transit has continued with the latest example to receive a name being 222. The tram was named Sam and Amy at Clifton South on Monday 12th October as part … Continue reading →

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More winners revealed from Light Rail Awards

Posted on Wednesday 14 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

Following on from our report last week about the annual Light Rail Awards Manchester Metrolink – or more precisely Transport for Greater Manchester – have now confirmed that they too won two awards on the night and were highly commended … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Snaefell Mountain Railway 1 & 2

Posted on Tuesday 13 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

We are back across the Irish Sea on the Isle of Man for today’s Picture in Time image as we head to Laxey for an image of two of the trams used on the Snaefell Mountain Railway back in 1992.

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 11 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

This week we bring you another Photo Gallery from a special event with our coverage from the Wirral Bus and Tram Show:

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Picture in Time: Midland Metro 09, 15 and 06

Posted on Sunday 11 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

We are back on Midland Metro for the latest edition of Picture in Time for a view taken during the initial testing period and we see three trams all in one photo – 09, 15 and 06.

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3105 arrives and 3104 enters service on Metrolink

Posted on Sunday 11 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

Once again as the latest M5000 is delivered to Manchester the previous arrival enters service with Saturday 10th October being the milestone date this time around. 3105 was the tram to be delivered on the back of the low loader … Continue reading →

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