Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Luas Finglas extension given planning permission

Posted on Sunday 2 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

The next extension of Dublin’s Luas network has moved a step closer after the awarding of a Railway Order by An Coimisiun Pleanala. This is the equivalent of a Transport and Works Act Order and is in effect planning permission … Continue reading →

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RAIB confirm investigation into Metrolink Crossacres incident

Posted on Sunday 2 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) have started an investigation into an incident which occurred at Crossacres tramstop on 7th October 2025. This well reported incident saw a 11 year old boy become trapped between the platform and a departing … Continue reading →

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Annual report highlights LRSSB successes

Posted on Sunday 2 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) annual report has been released and shows how the organisation is delivering added value to the sector whilst also reducing accident risks. They have delivered on a series of landmark projects that … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: DLR fleet changes – more B23s into service as further old units go for scrap

Posted on Saturday 1 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

London’s Docklands Light Railway is one of two systems in the UK which is currently going through a major change in its operating fleet. Whilst for the Tyne and Wear Metro it’s a complete replacement of the fleet it’s a … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Rome 7019

Posted on Saturday 1 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

We move out of Germany for our next stop in “Around the World in Trams” and we’re into Italy as we take a look at some of the trams running in Rome in 2018.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 1st November 2025

Posted on Saturday 1 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

In this update we have photos from Nottingham:

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In Pictures: Advert removals continue in Blackpool

Posted on Saturday 1 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

As we’ve seen regularly over the past few months, Blackpool Transport have been making an effort to remove expired adverts off the trams. Many of these have been on the trams for significant periods of time and its making a … Continue reading →

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Metrolink drivers to be balloted on strike action over working conditions

Posted on Saturday 1 November 2025 by Gareth Prior

Unite the Union have announced a ballot of almost 320 of their members who work as drivers on Manchester Metrolink, over concerns on working conditions and fears on fatigue. If they vote in favour of strike action, strikes could commence … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: A new name for an existing Metrolink stop

Posted on Friday 31 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Say goodbye to Barton Dock Rock and hello to Trafford Palazzo as the penultimate tramstop on the Trafford Park line has been officially renamed as part of a new strategic partnership – which also includes two trams being given special … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Poppies reappear on trams again

Posted on Friday 31 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

The annual Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal was launched in late October but its not just people who will be wearing poppies in the lead up to Remembrance Sunday as once again trams are doing the very same thing! So … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Gateshead 10

Posted on Friday 31 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

We move locations again in “Picture in Time” and we’re heading to Beamish for a historic image.

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In Pictures: Uniqlo advert on Edinburgh Trams 254

Posted on Thursday 30 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Another advertiser has returned to Edinburgh Trams after a break with 254 now carrying a vinyl wrap for Uniqlo. These vinyls were added earlier in October 2025 and whilst similar to some previous ads for Uniqlo do differ, particularly on … Continue reading →

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Work continues on new Supertram tram-train station

Posted on Thursday 30 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

A major milestone has been reached in the construction of the new tram-train station at Magna with the installation of lift shafts and a new passenger overbridge. The station will be the first addition to the tram-train line between Sheffield … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Engineering Works: 1st and 2nd November 2025

Posted on Thursday 30 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

There will be more service changes on Manchester Metrolink over the weekend of Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November 2025 with essential improvement works taking place at Trafford Bar.

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In Pictures: Wicked spreads to Metrolink as Singin’ In The Rain also advertises

Posted on Wednesday 29 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

It’s the week of the musical on Manchester Metrolink as it becomes the second UK tramway to start advertising the Wicked: For Good movie (two trams for Metrolink as well as on the West Midlands Metro), whilst a musical from … Continue reading →

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Extra trams for Autumn Rugby at Murrayfield

Posted on Wednesday 29 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

Its almost time for the autumn rugby union internationals taking place at Murrayfield Stadium, and as usual that means extra trams will be running on the tram network with it being the easiest way to get to the game!

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Replica Metro train to return to the stage in Newcastle

Posted on Wednesday 29 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

You may remember in October 2024 we reported on how a replica Tyne and Wear Metro train was taking to the stage in Newcastle. The replica of 4001 was part of the set for Gerry and Sewell which ran last … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 57 makes it two Wicked For Good trams

Posted on Tuesday 28 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

You wait 17 years for a tram to carry an advert for a movie and then two come within a day! As alluded to in the original article, there are now two trams carrying identical wraps promoting the Wicked: For … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Works underway at Infirmary Road, Sheffield

Posted on Tuesday 28 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

One of three tramways in the UK which is currently seeing engineering work take place is South Yorkshire Supertram. This phase of work is seeing rail being replaced at Infirmary Road leading to no trams running beyond Shalesmoor to either … Continue reading →

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UKTram renew partnership with Women in Transport

Posted on Tuesday 28 October 2025 by Gareth Prior

UKTram have announced that they have renewed their partnership with Women in Transport for a third consecutive year. This reaffirms their commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion across the light rail sector.

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