Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Daytime testing extends on Nottingham Express Transit Phase Two

Posted on Sunday 26 April 2015 by Gareth Prior

The sight of trams on the Chilwell line of Nottingham Express Transit during daylight hours is now a common occurrence following the extension of daytime testing through the Queens Medical Centre and alongside University Boulevard. Daylight testing also continues as … Continue reading →

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Metrolink T68 1003 leaves Manchester Metrolink

Posted on Sunday 26 April 2015 by Gareth Prior

It has been a while since a T68 departed Manchester Metrolink metals but on Saturday 11th April 1003 became the latest of the class to leave; although unlike other departees this tram ran under its own power to the connection … Continue reading →

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Petition launched to get trams back to Lytham

Posted on Sunday 26 April 2015 by Gareth Prior

It has been many years since a tram last ran between Blackpool and Lytham but if The Trams to Lytham Group have their way it won’t be too many more years before you can enjoy a tram ride into Lytham. … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Chesterfield 7 – The Recruiting Tram

Posted on Sunday 26 April 2015 by Gareth Prior

On Saturday 18th April Chesterfield 7 was officially launched as the Recruitment Tram at the Crich Tramway Village. As previously shown on British Trams Online 7 has been specially decorated as a First World War One recruitment tram – an … Continue reading →

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Movement for the Manchester Metrolink M5000s

Posted on Sunday 26 April 2015 by Gareth Prior

It is another case of one into service and one arriving on Manchester Metrolink over the past week with M5000 3097 carrying passengers for the first time and 3098 being delivered to its new home. 3097 entered service on Saturday … Continue reading →

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RAIB release report into Mitcham Junction derailment

Posted on Sunday 26 April 2015 by Gareth Prior

Following an investigation the Rail Accident Investigation Branch have reached a conclusion that the derailment of London CR4000 2544 at Mitcham Junction on 29th December 2014 was due to a fault in the points where the line goes from single … Continue reading →

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Real Time Information coming soon for Stagecoach Supertram

Posted on Sunday 26 April 2015 by Gareth Prior

Passengers on Stagecoach Supertram are set to enjoy real time information at all stops following the installation of electronic information displays which are now under test before full commissioning. Since the system opened 20 years ago passengers have just had … Continue reading →

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Bike trial for Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Sunday 26 April 2015 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams have become the latest light rail system in the UK to trial bikes being allowed on their trams. The trial will take place throughout May and all folded and non-folded bikes will be allowed on board trams during … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Stagecoach Supertram rail replacement works continue

Posted on Sunday 26 April 2015 by Gareth Prior

The rail replacement project on Stagecoach Supertram is continuing with the latest worksite being on the inbound curve at Wood Street. The outbound track at the same location was completed last weekend with other recent work being seen on the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Croydon Town Centre blockade

Posted on Sunday 26 April 2015 by Gareth Prior

To bring us up-to-date with the Easter Croydon Town Centre blockade we bring you a final photo update from Ian Buck. Once the works along Addiscombe Road was completed trams were able to return to East Croydon although the town … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams Inquiry to take two years

Posted on Sunday 26 April 2015 by Gareth Prior

It has recently transpired that the “quick and efficient” inquiry into the construction of Edinburgh Trams is set to take up to two years to complete leading to yet more debate and anger in the Scottish capital over the project. … Continue reading →

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Centenary 641: Blackpool FC celebration tram plans progress

Posted on Tuesday 21 April 2015 by Gareth Prior

As previously reported on British Trams Online the Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust are currently progressing with plans to create a Blackpool FC celebration tram with Centenary 641 due to be repainted tangerine with a gallery of images from the glory … Continue reading →

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Midland Metro T69 book coming soon!

Posted on Tuesday 21 April 2015 by Gareth Prior

The previously announced book on the Midland Metro T69s is now at the printers and will soon be available for purchase. An Illustrated History of the Midland Metro T69 Trams is written by Andrew Coward and features 160 pages in … Continue reading →

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Going for a ride…

Posted on Thursday 9 April 2015 by Gareth Prior

It is time once again for our weekly round-up of just when and where you can go for a ride on a heritage tram. This week sees the start of the Great North Steam Fair at Beamish whilst we come … Continue reading →

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Another new timetable for NET

Posted on Thursday 9 April 2015 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit are to introduce another new timetable from Monday 20th April this time improving the afternoon timetable. As you may remember during March a new timetable was introduced which saw a 3-5 minute frequency during the morning peak … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 5 April 2015 by Gareth Prior

This week we bring you our first photo galleries of 2015 featuring traditional trams whilst we also make our very first trip to Dublin for views from Luas:

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Picture in Time: Manchester Metrolink 1001

Posted on Sunday 5 April 2015 by Gareth Prior

Today for our Picture in Time we head back to Manchester for a view of another of the Metrolink T68s in action during their early years and this time we feature the first numbered – 1001 – in April 1992.

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British Trams Online: The Future – the outcome

Posted on Saturday 4 April 2015 by Gareth Prior

A few weeks ago we launched a “consultation” into the future of British Trams Online and what we did well and what you would like us to do going forwards. A huge thank you to everyone who took their time … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Supertram rail replacement works continue

Posted on Saturday 4 April 2015 by Gareth Prior

The rail replacement works on Stagecoach Supertram have now moved onto the outbound track just beyond Hillsborough tramstop and the points leading to Holme Lane and Middlewood Road. This area includes some interlaced track with the worksite ending just short … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Coronation Car

Posted on Friday 3 April 2015 by Gareth Prior

Today in our Picture in Time series we head back to Blackpool in 1968 again for a view of an unidentified Coronation Car.

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