Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: Nottingham Express Transit Citadis 220

Posted on Sunday 9 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

The eight Alstom Citadis trams already delivered to Nottingham are continuing to undergo mileage accumulation and testing with this taking place overnight whilst the other service trams are tucked up in Wilkinson Street Depot. This included at the end of … Continue reading →

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Mobile Midland Metro exhibition launched

Posted on Saturday 8 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

Centro have launched a mobile exhibition to give the public a chance to find out more about the forthcoming Birmingham city centre extension with the first outing having taken place this week. The idea is that the vehicle will make … Continue reading →

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LTHS launch new improved website

Posted on Saturday 8 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

The Leeds Transport Historical Society – who restored Leeds horse car 107, one of nominated trams for the Tram of the Year 2013 – have recently relaunched their website (http://lths.co.uk/). The news section is now being regularly updated with updates … Continue reading →

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Tram lines discovered in Stoke

Posted on Saturday 8 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

Over 85 years since they were last used a small section of tram track has been uncovered during roadworks in Stoke-on-Trent. The tracks were discovered under Trinity Street in Hanley – where trams last ran in 1928 – and they … Continue reading →

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Start date confirmed for Metrolink Victoria works

Posted on Thursday 6 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

A nine month project to completely redesign and expand Manchester Victoria Metrolink stop will start on Friday 21st February it has been confirmed. The work will see additional platforms provided to accommodate the new Second City Crossing (2CC) and will … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Improvement Works: Sunday 9th February

Posted on Thursday 6 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

Further improvement works on Manchester Metrolink will see a revised service in operation on Sunday 9th February. Trams will run Altrincham-Piccadilly, East Didsbury-Piccadilly, Eccles-Ashton under Lyne via MediaCityUK, Rochdale-Central Park with replacement buses in operation between Bury and Piccadilly and … Continue reading →

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Midland Metro offer Family day ticket for February

Posted on Thursday 6 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

A Family Metro Daytripper ticket is to be available during February for just £8.50 which allows unlimited travel for up to six people (including at least one but no more than two adults) after 0930 each day. The ticket is … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

We have a couple of more Photo Galleries for you as part of our main site update this week on British Trams Online:

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Picture in Time 13: Glasgow 1245

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

With Glasgow 1245 in the news recently following progress on its restoration at Summerlee our latest “Picture in Time” takes us back to a time shortly after the tram arrived at the East Anglia Transport Museum in Carlton Colville.

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14th December 2014 named as opening date for NET Phase Two

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

The Nottingham Evening Post are reporting that the Phase Two extensions of Nottingham Express Transit are due to open to the public on 14th December 2014. Confirmation of the date was given by Chris Deas – project director at Nottingham … Continue reading →

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Plans submitted for Ramsey Transport Interchange

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

A planning application has been submitted for the redevelopment of Ramsey Manx Electric Railway station and the surrounding area into a new transport interchange which would include a new terminus for the trams as well as a bus station and … Continue reading →

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Delay to Clifton NET Phase Two works

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

Work on Southchurch Drive and Farnborough Road in Clifton on the route of Nottingham Express Transit Phase Two has been postponed following discussions between the construction contractor Taylor Woodrow Alstom, the Highway Authority and local bus operators. The work was … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Performance Update

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

The latest statistics of Manchester Metrolink have been released giving details on the performance of the service, any major incidents, trams out of service and the number of complaints received. The latest document concentrates on periods 8 and 9 (Monday … Continue reading →

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Tramlink strike called off

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

No sooner had we reported about a planned 24 hour strike on London Tramlink then it was postponed! The strike was due to take place from 2200 on Tuesday 4th February and was originally called because of a dispute surrounding … Continue reading →

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Nottingham Express Transit Engineering Works: Sunday 9th February

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

The Phoenix Park branch of Nottingham Express Transit will be closed on Sunday 9th February to allow essential maintenance work to take place. Services to Phoenix Park will terminate at Bulwell with a replacement bus service in operation from there … Continue reading →

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Discounted NET monthly ticket offer extended

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2014 by Gareth Prior

The five pound reduction of the monthly ticket valid for travel on Nottingham Express Transit has been extended until 31st March. Costing just £40 (instead of the usual £45) this ticket was originally reduced over the Christmas and New Year … Continue reading →

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London Tramlink staff to go on strike

Posted on Thursday 30 January 2014 by Gareth Prior

A 24 hour strike has been called by the ASLEF union on London Tramlink. An ongoing dispute between the union and First – operators of Tramlink – over the dismissal of two drivers has led to the calling of the … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time 12: Burton and Ashby 14 prepares to head to the US

Posted on Tuesday 28 January 2014 by Gareth Prior

At the weekend we featured Burton and Ashby 14 in our “Lost Trams” series including a photo of it after it had been exported to Detroit and now the very same tram features as part of our “Picture in Time” … Continue reading →

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Docklands Light Railway strike called off

Posted on Tuesday 28 January 2014 by Gareth Prior

The strike originally called by the RMT on the Docklands Light Railway on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th January has been called off following discussions between Serco and the union. An improved offer on pay and offer conditions was received … Continue reading →

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Oldham town centre extension opens

Posted on Monday 27 January 2014 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink has once again expanded with the opening of the Oldham town centre extension as planned at the start of service on Monday 27th January. 3036 was the LRV chosen to do the honours of operating the first service … Continue reading →

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