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Nexus hosts conference for global light rail operators

Posted on Tuesday 23 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

Metro operators from all four corners of the globe recently visited North East England as Nexus hosted the Community of Metros (COMET) annual Western Conference. It was held at Nexus’ new headquarters at The Spark in Newcastle with knowledge and … Continue reading →

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More Metro scrappings

Posted on Monday 22 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

The week commencing 15th June 2026 was a busy one for scrap moves on the Tyne and Wear Metro with no fewer than four Metrocars heading off on a one way road journey to Bishop Auckland.

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UKTram continue industry collaboration as they add more documents to their members hub

Posted on Monday 22 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

UKTram are continuing their work to support shared learning, collaboration and knowledge exchange across the light rail sector with the addition of updated operational and technical resources to their Members Hub. These documents are there to help operators across the … Continue reading →

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Trams &: Blackpool Marton VAMBAC 11 & bus

Posted on Monday 22 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

We feature another edition of “Trams &” today and we’re at a familiar location to see a tram and a bus – the East Anglia Transport Museum Chapel Road terminus.

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: National Tramway Museum – Sheffield 510

Posted on Sunday 21 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams” we stay in Derbyshire at the National Tramway Museum to take a more detailed look at another tram to have been used in 2026. This week that tram … Continue reading →

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A trip to… Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Sunday 21 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

The latest “A trip to…” goes to Edinburgh Trams with a small selection of images taken around Princes Street tramstop on 19th May 2026. Roy Calderwood with the photos.

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Former Metro worker’s film of the Metrocars added to YouTube

Posted on Sunday 21 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

Footage of the original Tyne and Wear Metro trains in action during 2004 and 2005 has recently been added to Nexus’ YouTube challenge as the countdown to their official withdrawal continues. Shot by former Metro worker, Gordon Armstrong, it was … Continue reading →

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UKTram reaffirm commitment to Women in Transport and welcome a new member in another busy week!

Posted on Sunday 21 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

As we see with the regular updates that UKTram provide they are all for encouraging people across the sector, and to this end they have been reaffirming their commitment to Women in Transport whilst they have also welcomed yet another … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: New advert for Sports Direct added to Metrolink 3091

Posted on Saturday 20 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

The new adverts on Manchester Metrolink still keep on coming with the latest tram to receive a vinyl wrap being 3091. The tram is now advertising Sports Direct, as the second tram in June to start advertising a sports clothing … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Warsaw 3229

Posted on Saturday 20 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

“Around the World in Trams” continues this evening with another view from Warsaw in Poland.

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NET to complete maintenance on Station Street lifts

Posted on Saturday 20 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit have announced that major maintenance work will be taking place on the Station Street lifts between Monday 22nd June and Sunday 14th August. The lifts have been in service since the network opened in 2004 and their … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 20th June 2026

Posted on Saturday 20 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

We go off to Manchester for a set of photos of Metrolink this week:

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TfGM seek new members of disability group

Posted on Saturday 20 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

Transport for Greater Manchester are inviting disabled people and those living with long-term health conditions to apply to join a leading, well-established advisory group helping to make public transport accessible to all.

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro 50 receives advert for TK Maxx

Posted on Friday 19 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro 50 finally made its full debut in a new advert for TK Maxx on Friday 19th June 2026, coming a week after the vinyls were actually applied to the tram.

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Gateshead 10 moves under its own power

Posted on Friday 19 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

The lengthy overhaul of Gateshead 10 at Beamish seems to be approaching its final stages with news that it is has run under its own power for the first time in 10 years. It only ran a short-distance within the … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manx Electric Railway 26

Posted on Friday 19 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

This is another edition of “Picture in Time” and it again features a photo of the Manx Electric Railway in 2004.

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In Pictures: Another update from South Wales

Posted on Thursday 18 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

As we know now, the tram-trains for South Wales are in their final stages of testing with the plan being that they will be introduced into service this summer. In this latest pictorial update we take another look at some … Continue reading →

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Progress on next Coventry Very Light Rail demonstrator line

Posted on Thursday 18 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

Work is underway on the construction of the first section of the latest Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) demonstrator line in the city centre. Severn Trent Water have been on site on Mile Lane – which is a 400 metre … Continue reading →

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Transport operators in South Yorkshire support Armed Forces Day with free travel

Posted on Thursday 18 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

South Yorkshire transport operators will again be supporting Armed Forces Day by offering free travel to serving members of the Armed Forces and veterans.

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In Pictures: Aberdeen Suburban Tramways 11 back in service!

Posted on Wednesday 17 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

A second heritage tram which was built to run on the streets of Scotland is operational following the return to service of Aberdeen Suburban Tramways Company 11 at the Alford Valley Community Railway. Whilst its no longer running as a … Continue reading →

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