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Midland Metro Track Replacement update

Posted on Saturday 6 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

Midland Metro have announced that they are hoping to be able to resume services between Priestfield and The Royal from “around the 15th of this month” but no estimate of reopening through to Wolverhampton St Georges is currently being provided … Continue reading →

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Railgrinding to take place in Nottingham

Posted on Saturday 6 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

Railgrinding on the current Nottingham Express Transit line is to take place overnight between Monday 8th and Sunday 14th December. The work will start at Lace Market (8th/9th) before moving on to Noel Street (10th), Cinderhill branch line (11th), Wilkinson … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Nottingham Express Transit Phase Two testing reaches ng2

Posted on Wednesday 3 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

Early on the morning of Wednesday 3rd December a significant step was taken in the testing and commissioning of Nottingham Express Transit’s Phase Two line to Beeston and Chilwell with the first test runs of a tram as far as … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Unusual destinations on Metrolink’s Airport line

Posted on Wednesday 3 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

Over the weekend of Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November there were some unusual destinations for LRVs on Manchester Metrolink’s Airport line. On the Saturday one of the four cars which have recently ended up on the Airport line caused … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: NET Phase Two Clifton line construction update

Posted on Wednesday 3 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

This photo update concentrates on the Nottingham Express Transit Phase Two extension to Clifton with construction work continuing ahead of a planned for opening sometime in 2015. It has been reported that completion of the trackwork on this line should … Continue reading →

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British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2014 – multiple votes

Posted on Wednesday 3 December 2014 by Gareth Prior

When we opened the voting for the British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2014 we asked that people refrain from multiple voting knowing full well that there would be some people who would be tempted to vote more than … Continue reading →

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British Trams Online This Week…

Posted on Sunday 30 November 2014 by Gareth Prior

As well as the start of voting in the British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2014 we also have a few more updates for you this week on the main website including the start of our annual Advent Calendars:

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British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2014 – Start Voting!

Posted on Sunday 30 November 2014 by Gareth Prior

Voting is now open in all four categories of the British Trams Online Tram of Year 2014 contest following a week of nominations and lots of discussions. We are looking to find the “Tramcar of the Year”, “Light Rail Vehicle … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool Brush 631 on driver training

Posted on Saturday 29 November 2014 by Gareth Prior

As we have previously reported Blackpool Brush 631 has been used on its home tramway in recent weeks for driver training – a surprising but welcome development during the winter months. As well as being used on Monday 17th and … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Work continues at Deansgate-Castlefield

Posted on Saturday 29 November 2014 by Gareth Prior

One of two major construction projects currently underway on the outskirts of Manchester City Centre is at Deansgate-Castlefield where a new layout is to be introduced which will now include three platforms. This photo special shows recent progress at Deansgate-Castlefield.

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In Pictures: Midland Metro Birmingham City Centre extension

Posted on Saturday 29 November 2014 by Gareth Prior

Progress is continuing in Birmingham City Centre on the construction of the short extension between Snow Hill and New Street railway stations, which is due to open during 2015. On 19th November Ken Jones paid a visit to the city … Continue reading →

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Delays for Edinburgh Trams after power failure

Posted on Saturday 29 November 2014 by Gareth Prior

Friday 14th November saw major problems for Edinburgh Trams after an electrical fire in a substation in West End. The fire was discovered at approximately 0945 and meant that all tram services were suspended between Murrayfield and York Place until … Continue reading →

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Updated: Heritage Trams this winter…

Posted on Saturday 29 November 2014 by Gareth Prior

It’s getting darker, colder and keeps on raining and there are hardly any heritage trams to ride on – not much to look forward to for the next few months then? Wrong! Although we have now entered the off season … Continue reading →

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Metrolink T68As move for scrapping

Posted on Saturday 29 November 2014 by Gareth Prior

The Manchester Metrolink T68A fleet was decimated over a nine day period in mid-November when three of the remaining four examples at Trafford Depot left on the back of a low loader for scrapping in Rotherham. 2006, 2002 and 2003 … Continue reading →

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Midland Metro LRV update

Posted on Saturday 29 November 2014 by Gareth Prior

Since our last update from Midland Metro we have seen the 16th Urbos 3 arrive in the West Midlands whilst the T69 fleet continues to be in a state of flux with vehicles seemingly being taken out of service and … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink M5000s update

Posted on Saturday 29 November 2014 by Gareth Prior

Although most attention on Metrolink is concentrated towards the departure of the T68 and T68A fleet for scrapping the M5000 fleet continues to expand with vehicles being delivered, entering service as well as the application of the very first all … Continue reading →

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Llandudno & Colwyn Bay replica no. 7 to make another appearance

Posted on Saturday 29 November 2014 by Gareth Prior

The replica Llandudno & Colwyn Bay tramcar no. 7 is to make another appearance before the year is up when it will be hauled through the streets of Llandudno as part of the Christmas Parade on Saturday 6th December.

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Trackwork completed on Beeston & Chilwell NET Phase Two line

Posted on Saturday 29 November 2014 by Gareth Prior

In a week of completions on Nottingham Express Transit all trackwork is now in place on the Beeston and Chilwell line with a special ceremony taking place on Thursday 27th November to mark the occasion. The final bolt – which … Continue reading →

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First tracks laid on Second City Crossing

Posted on Saturday 29 November 2014 by Gareth Prior

A major milestone has been reached in the construction of the Manchester Metrolink Second City Crossing (2CC) with the first tracks laid as progress continues ahead of a partial opening next winter. Thanks to a grant from the European Regional … Continue reading →

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Midland Metro trackworks delayed

Posted on Saturday 29 November 2014 by Gareth Prior

Earlier this month Centro confirmed that the rail replacement works on Midland Metro between The Royal and Wolverhampton St George’s were delayed after the discovery of mine workings underneath the track bed on Bilston Road. It was originally planned that … Continue reading →

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