Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Enhanced service for London Tramlink on Sundays

Posted on Tuesday 16 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

As from 14th December passengers on the Wimbledon to New Addington route of London Tramlink can enjoy a higher frequency service on Sundays with the introduction of a new service. Whereas previously trams ran every 15 minutes throughout the day … Continue reading →

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Metrolink fares to be frozen – for now

Posted on Tuesday 16 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

Transport for Greater Manchester have confirmed that there will be no fare rises on any Metrolink fares in January although this is only likely to delay the increases with paper tickets being reviewed at the end of August 2015 and … Continue reading →

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Midland Metro fares to rise

Posted on Tuesday 16 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

Fares on Midland Metro are due to increase from Friday 2nd January 2015 although National Express West Midlands have said that they have tried to keep these to a minimum. Despite this all child singles will increase by 5p, child … Continue reading →

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Free wifi for all on Manchester Metrolink

Posted on Tuesday 16 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

Transport for Greater Manchester have announced that the free wifi fitting to a few trams as a trial is to extended across the fleet of M5000s by Spring 2015. As well as the LRVs the free wifi will be fitted … Continue reading →

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Metrolink “Kids Go Free” offer extended for another weekend

Posted on Tuesday 16 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

The “Kids Go Free” voucher offer on Manchester Metrolink has been extended for a further weekend following the disruption caused by the cold weather last weekend. Families will now be able to take advantage of the offer over the weekend … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 14 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

We are delighted to be able to bring you another four Photo Galleries as part of our main site update this week:

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Major delays for Metrolink after cold weather causes problems

Posted on Sunday 14 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 13th December certainly seemed to be unlucky for Manchester Metrolink and any potential passengers after almost the entire network was suspended as a result of a “sudden drop in temperatures” which lead to failed LRVs and frozen overhead. For … Continue reading →

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And this week Midland Metro’s T69s saw extensive use…

Posted on Sunday 14 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

Sometimes you just need to admit defeat and stop making predictions! After last week predicting that the end for the Midland Metro T69 was fast approaching the past seven days has seen a(nother) major resurgence for the remaining class members … Continue reading →

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All track now in place on NET Phase Two

Posted on Sunday 14 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

The final clip on the last piece of track has now been put into place on Phase Two of Nottingham Express Transit. Following quickly after the completion of the Chilwell line work has now reached a conclusion on the Clifton … Continue reading →

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Tribute to the Midland Metro T69s book to be produced

Posted on Sunday 14 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

Earlier this year one of the best UK light rail books produced was released with Superb: A Tribute to the Manchester Metrolink T68 & T68A Light Rail Vehicles released. Now one of the authors of that book, and regular British … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams passenger numbers set to hit 3 million by year end

Posted on Sunday 14 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

It has been revealed that passenger numbers on the Edinburgh Trams line between York Place and the Airport are set to hit 3 million by the end of the year – ahead of forecast patronage. The figures were released as … Continue reading →

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Improved service on the way for the Docklands Light Railway

Posted on Sunday 14 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

A new off peak five minute service across the entire Docklands Light Railway is to be introduced from 2017 it has been confirmed by the new operator KeolisAmey Docklands Ltd who took control on Sunday 7th December. The first improvements … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: M5000 3092 enters service & 3093 arrives

Posted on Sunday 14 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

Last week we reported on the entry into service of Manchester Metrolink’s 3092 and the arrival of 3093 and now, with thanks to Steve Kemp, we are able to illustrate both of these events. 3092 performed its first revenue earning … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: London Tramlink double-tracking & Stadler runs on line 3

Posted on Sunday 14 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

The latest double tracking project on the Wimbledon branch of London Tramlink was completed last month and trams are now able to use this section between Beddington Lane and the flyover at Mitcham Junction. This now allows more operational flexibility … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Nottingham Citadis at night

Posted on Sunday 14 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

We take a look at a couple of the Nottingham Express Transit Citadis trams operating on Phase One of the network at night. Featured are two of the named vehicles with 217 Carl Froch and 219 Alan Sillitoe shown. Thanks … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Performance Update

Posted on Sunday 14 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

The Metrolink and Rail Networks sub-committee of the Transport for Greater Manchester Committee are preparing to meet for one final time in 2014 and that means only one thing: the latest Metrolink performance statistics have been released. This time they … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 7 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

As part of our main site update we have four new Photo Galleries for your viewing pleasure:

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Is the end finally in sight for the Midland Metro T69s?

Posted on Saturday 6 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

Last week we reported how Midland Metro’s fleet of T69s seemed to be enjoying a resurgence and that rumours of their imminent demise were premature, but the past week has seen another reversal of fortunes with only three of the … Continue reading →

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M5000 3092 enters service as 3093 arrives in the city

Posted on Saturday 6 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

There has been more movement with the M5000 fleet on Manchester Metrolink fleet with a further example entering service rapidly followed by another delivery. The latest LRV to be used in service was 3092 which first carried passengers on 3rd … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Council order report on tram extension to Leith

Posted on Saturday 6 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

When Edinburgh Trams finally opened at the end of May it was just a single line and a tint proportion of what had been hoped for. However could we see a larger network in the future? Edinburgh City Council have … Continue reading →

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