Author Archives: Gareth Prior

SNP to back more trams for Scotland? Just not in Edinburgh!

Posted on Friday 27 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

The Transport Minister on the Scottish Government, Derek Mackay, has stated that the SNP administration currently in charge may back new tram schemes north of the border as long as they fit in with other public transport. Although this is … Continue reading →

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Major disruption ahead for Croydon loop

Posted on Thursday 26 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

London Tramlink services around the Croydon loop will be suspended for 17 days around Easter to allow for the local Council to undertake works as part of its Connected Croydon programme. No trams will run between Reeves Corner and East … Continue reading →

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NET Phase Two daytime testing extends

Posted on Wednesday 25 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

Another small step towards the opening of Nottingham Express Transit Phase Two has been reached with daytime testing extended through Compton Acres on the Clifton line. The first daytime test runs took place on Tuesday 24th February and the sight … Continue reading →

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Hello M5000 3095!

Posted on Wednesday 25 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink have welcomed another LRV to the city with the arrival of 3095 on Saturday 21st February. The vehicle made the now very familiar journey from mainland Europe via ferry to Hull and then across the country arriving at … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Sheffield 264

Posted on Tuesday 24 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

Our “Picture in Time” today features another tram of the national collection, Sheffield 264. This is a tram which has not been used in passenger service at Crich since 1980 and requires workshop attention before it can once again become … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 22 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

We have some more photos for you this week on our main site update as we travel to Manchester and Croydon to bring you recent images:

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British Trams Online – The Future

Posted on Sunday 22 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

That headline is probably a bit more dramatic than needs be but it has probably got your attention! When I wrote the brief look back at 2014 a couple of months ago I mentioned that we would be having a … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manchester Metrolink 1002

Posted on Sunday 22 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

With the Manchester Metrolink stop at Victoria now re-opened following a years closure as part of the “transformation” works in preparation for the construction of the Second City Crossing (2CC) today’s “Picture in Time” visits the old Victoria with an … Continue reading →

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Metrolink services resume through Victoria

Posted on Saturday 21 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

After a year of disruption Manchester Metrolink services through Victoria have finally resumed, although initially not quite the full service which had been expected. It had originally been thought that Saturday 21st February would see a full Bury-Ashton under Lyne … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Wolverhampton rail replacement works

Posted on Saturday 21 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

As we march towards, well, March and the planned reopening of the Midland Metro line between The Royal and Wolverhampton St George’s progress is continuing on the much delayed rail replacement project and with thanks to Michael Averill we are … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Standard 147

Posted on Saturday 21 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

Today we have two “Pictures in Time” as we take a look at Blackpool’s Standard 147 in 1962 and 2009 – of course for a large period of time between these two years the tram was in the USA but … Continue reading →

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Welcome back Victoria!

Posted on Friday 20 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

After 12 months of disruption Manchester Metrolink services are once again calling at Victoria although for the next few days this will be serving as a terminus for trams from Bury and Rochdale. Single line running has been in operation … Continue reading →

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More changes for Midland Metro fleet

Posted on Friday 20 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

The last couple of weeks have seen more changes to the Midland Metro fleet with another Urbos 3 arriving in the West Midlands whilst a further T69 seems to have run its last passenger journeys.

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NET delays after car and tram collide at High School

Posted on Friday 20 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit suffered delays for two hours on Friday 20th February after a car hit a tram close to the High School stop at approximately 1245. The car pulled out of a side street and hit the tram but … Continue reading →

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Supertram Engineering Works: Sunday 22nd February 2015

Posted on Friday 20 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

Overnight engineering works at Arena will affect early morning services on the Yellow route to Meadowhall on Sunday 22nd February. Trams will run as normal as far as Arena with a replacement bus service running between Attercliffe and Meadowhall picking … Continue reading →

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Public consultation launched for Bradley Lane Park and Ride

Posted on Friday 20 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

Centro have launched a three week public consultation on their plans to add another Park and Ride site to Midland Metro. This time a 196 car park would be constructed at Bradley Lane allowing Metro travellers to park for free … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Leeds 155

Posted on Tuesday 17 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

Today’s archive image in the “Picture in Time” series comes from Leeds from way back on 8th November 1958 and shows Horsfield car 155 – the first production car of this famous class of trams.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Coronation 642

Posted on Friday 13 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

We head back to Blackpool for our latest “Picture in Time” image and this time our time machine ends up in August 1968 with a view of one of the immensely popular Coronation Cars – no. 642.

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Market Street Metrolink stop to get makeover

Posted on Friday 13 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

Market Street stop in Manchester City Centre is set to receive a makeover to improve its appearance and to make it easier for passengers to circulate around the stop. The work will start from 2000 on Friday 13th February with … Continue reading →

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Next phase of Supertram rail replacement works announced

Posted on Friday 13 February 2015 by Gareth Prior

The 2015 phase of rail replacement works on Stagecoach Supertram will commence on 28th March and will continue until the end of August with four distinct phases of track closures. The first phase will be between Hillsborough and Infirmary Road … Continue reading →

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