Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Picture in Time: Blackpool Illuminated Trawler 633

Posted on Friday 9 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

This weeks Blackpool offering in Picture in Time continues our look at some of the Illuminated trams which have operated over the years with a view of the latest tram feature car to be constructed – Trawler 633 (as it … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams named Operator of the Year at Light Rail Awards

Posted on Friday 9 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

The annual Light Rail Awards have taken place this week in London and the big winner of the night turned out to be Edinburgh Trams which walked away with the prestigious Operator of the Year accolade. Other systems to win … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams inquiry starts

Posted on Friday 9 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

After months of preparation and debate the inquiry into the Edinburgh Trams project has opened with the first of the preliminary hearings taking place although it will be some time before any witnesses are called to give evidence. The Chairman … Continue reading →

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Delays after collision between car and tram on Metrolink

Posted on Friday 9 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

It was a case of “what again?” as passengers wishing to travel to Manchester Airport during the Thursday 8th October evening rush hour faced delays after a collision between a car and a tram at Shadowmoss. The collision took place … Continue reading →

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Going for a ride…

Posted on Thursday 8 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

So just where and when can you enjoy a ride on a traditional tram in the British Isles over the next week or so? Well this weekend sees another special event (for the fifth weekend in a row – well … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Great Orme Tramway 5

Posted on Tuesday 6 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

Its back to Wales for our latest “Picture in Time” as we are on the Great Orme for a view of no. 5 in 1968.

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Snow Hill terminus set to close

Posted on Tuesday 6 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 24th October will be the last chance to catch a tram from the original Birmingham Snow Hill terminus on Midland Metro with the line from there to St Paul’s being closed from the start of service the following day … Continue reading →

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Urbos 3 36 starts testing

Posted on Tuesday 6 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

36 – the penultimately delivered Urbos 3 – has now started testing across the Midland Metro network leaving just two further examples of the 21 strong class of trams to start the commissioning process on the mainline. The tram was … Continue reading →

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Travel on NET for just £1 all day on Sunday 11th October

Posted on Tuesday 6 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

Anyone who hasn’t been to Nottingham yet for a ride on the two new lines to Clifton and Chilwell will have the perfect excuse on Sunday 11th October when a full days travel will cost £1! Trams will run on … Continue reading →

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Liverpool 245 stars at the Wirral Bus and Tram Show

Posted on Monday 5 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

Sunny and warm weather once again graced a major tram event in the UK on Sunday 4th October with the 18th annual Wirral Bus and Tram Show taking place on and around the Birkenhead Heritage Tramway. The event again saw … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Thursday 1 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

It’s another week with just the one Photo Gallery added but again its an extensive one with 200 photos included from the Blackpool Tramway 130th Anniversary events:

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Going for a ride…

Posted on Thursday 1 October 2015 by Gareth Prior

It’s almost another weekend which must mean it’s time for another tram event! On Sunday 4th October the eyes of the British Isles tramway world are turned towards Birkenhead for the annual Bus and Tram Show which will see a … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Glasgow 1158

Posted on Tuesday 29 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

We are heading back into the black and white era for today’s Picture in Time image as our time machine lands in Glasgow during 1961 at a time when the extensive Glasgow Corporation Tramways was on the final straight of … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Stadler 2561 arrives in Croydon

Posted on Tuesday 29 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

As we previously reported on British Trams Online Stadler Variobahn 2561 arrived at London Tramlink’s Therapia Lane Depot on Sunday 6th September and we can now show you some images of the tram arriving at its new home courtesy of … Continue reading →

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Nottingham Express Transit Citadis 229 named Viv Anderson MBE

Posted on Tuesday 29 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

229 is the latest Citadis tram to be named in Nottingham with former footballer Viv Anderson MBE the latest recipient following nominations from the public. The naming ceremony took place on Thursday 24th September at Clifton South tramstop and is … Continue reading →

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Last chance to ride the Recruitment Tramcar at Crich

Posted on Tuesday 29 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

There are just two more opportunities to ride on Chesterfield 7 in its Recruitment Tramcar guise at Crich with the tram due to run for the last time with the decorations on Thursday 1st and Saturday 3rd October. 7 has … Continue reading →

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Trial to be held for overnight parking at Metrolink Park and Ride sites

Posted on Tuesday 29 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

Proposals to allow limited overnight parking at some of Manchester Metrolink’s Park and Ride sites are set to be discussed by Councillors later this week. The idea is that overnight parking would be allowed at 13 sites on a three … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: East Croydon affected by Connecting Croydon project

Posted on Tuesday 29 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

Platform 3 at East Croydon has been closed temporarily to allow for more works to take place under the banner of the local council’s Connecting Croydon project. As a result all westbound trams travelling through East Croydon are now using … Continue reading →

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Blackpool celebrates 130 years in style

Posted on Tuesday 29 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

The weekend of 26th and 27th September saw the eyes of tram enthusiasts looking towards Blackpool with the most ambitious period of heritage operations planned since the upgrade of the tramway to help celebrate the 130th anniversary of the tramway. … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manchester Metrolink 1013

Posted on Sunday 27 September 2015 by Gareth Prior

Today’s Picture in Time comes from Manchester Metrolink once again as we feature some images of 1013 during April 1992.

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