Author Archives: Gareth Prior

One out, two in as Metrolink prepares to shake it all about!

Posted on Sunday 17 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

The T68 fleet of Manchester Metrolink has decreased further by one following the withdrawal of 1003. The unique liveried vehicle was withdrawn on 12th November having been stopped exactly a week earlier after suffering a traction motor flashover. This now … Continue reading →

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Nottingham Express Transit Citadis 219 arrives

Posted on Sunday 17 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

The fourth Alstom Citadis tram – 219 – for Nottingham Express Transit arrived at its new home on Thursday 14th November having trodden the usual route from Spain via Southampton Docks. It arrived during the morning and was unloaded at … Continue reading →

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More consultation for Midland Metro Wolverhampton extension

Posted on Sunday 17 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

Another period of consultation for the Wolverhampton city centre extension of Midland Metro is to be launched following changes to the proposed route to allow a listed building to be saved from demolition. The consultation is open now and will … Continue reading →

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Metrolink delays after pedestrian hit by tram

Posted on Sunday 17 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink services were delayed on Wednesday 13th November after a pedestrian was hit by a tram opposite the Crown Court between Piccadilly Gardens and Piccadilly Station. Reports suggested that the man slipped next to the tracks and was hit … Continue reading →

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Tramlink delays after cyclist dies in collision with bus

Posted on Sunday 17 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

Services on London Tramlink were suspended between East Croydon and Sandilands for approximately three hours on Tuesday 12th November after an accident involving a cyclist and a bus. Tragically the cyclist was killed in the incident which saw him dragged … Continue reading →

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Nottingham Citadis trams to start on street testing

Posted on Wednesday 13 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

The testing of the first of the new Nottingham Express Transit Citadis trams is set to be stepped up a notch this week with the first city centre test runs due to take place. The first of the trams has … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Repaint for Supertram 124

Posted on Wednesday 13 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

Stagecoach Supertram 124 has returned to service following a repaint with a slightly revised livery now being carried – although you have to look carefully to see the differences! There are no longer any numbers carried on the sides directly … Continue reading →

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Cornbrook changes afoot

Posted on Tuesday 12 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

If you are a regular traveller on Manchester Metrolink or have been reading our news pages in recent weeks and months you can’t help but have noticed that there have been major problems at Cornbrook with points failures causing severe … Continue reading →

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Tram-train strategy to be developed in Manchester

Posted on Tuesday 12 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

Councillors in Greater Manchester have backed plans to develop a tram-train strategy in  the region which could see six current heavy rail lines converted to tram-train operation. The Transport for Greater Manchester Committee Capital Projects and Policy Sub-committee approved a … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Improvement Works: Sunday 17th November

Posted on Tuesday 12 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

Limited improvement works will take place again on Manchester Metrolink before 0900 on Sunday 17th November causing some services to be altered. Services from Bury will terminate at Crumpsall, from Rochdale trams will run as far as Central Park, trams … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online….

Posted on Saturday 9 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

We have another couple of Photo Galleries for you this week: Gallery 411: Black Country Living Museum October 2013 – http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/gallery411.html Gallery 412: Liverpool 245 restoration progress to end of October 2013 – http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/gallery412.html

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Preston Trampower scheme not all finished after all!

Posted on Saturday 9 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

A few weeks ago we reported on the apparent abandonment of the plans to return trams to Preston but it now appears that rumours of their demise were false and in fact there has been significant recent progress with more … Continue reading →

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Heritage Trams for the rest of the year…

Posted on Friday 8 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

For the final time in 2013 we bring you a summary of when and where you can ride on heritage trams around the UK. With Crich, the Manx Electric Railway and Snaefell Mountain Railway now having run their final journeys … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool 167 at Starlight Halloween, Crich

Posted on Friday 8 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

As reported last week the Starlight Halloween event at the Crich Tramway Village featured Blackpool 167 in operation, although not with passengers. The tram had been specially decorated for Halloween and the decorations were so extensive there was very little … Continue reading →

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Midland Metro to extend to Coventry?

Posted on Friday 8 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

Plans are being put together for another Midland Metro route which would link Birmingham city centre to Coventry as part of the development likely in the region as a result of HS2. The plans have been revealed by Sir Albert … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Aberdeen horse tram 1

Posted on Friday 8 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

The Grampian Transport Museum in Alford, 25 miles from Aberdeen, is home to two tramcars including Aberdeen District Tramways 1, a horse car dating from 1896. With the Museum now closed for a reorganisation over the winter there have been … Continue reading →

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New Addington line to close for improvement work

Posted on Friday 8 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

London Tramlink services to New Addington will be suspended from 2200 on Wednesday 4th December until the end of service on Thursday 12th December to allow major improvement works to take place. The work will be undertaken in two phases … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Supertram 104 receives new air conditioning system

Posted on Friday 8 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

Stagecoach Supertram 104 has returned to service after attention in the workshops at the depot with a new air conditioning system fitted alongside an improved system of eight interior cameras, replacing the previous six. It is planned that one tram … Continue reading →

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T68 1021 latest to be withdrawn

Posted on Wednesday 6 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

1021 has become the nineteenth T68/T68A to be withdrawn from service after suffering a traction fault whilst operating solo on the Altrincham-Bury direct service on Tuesday 5th November. The tram was returned to Queens Road Depot where the decision was … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Another Alstom Citadis arrives in Nottingham

Posted on Wednesday 6 November 2013 by Gareth Prior

The third of the 22 strong fleet of Alstom Citadis trams for Nottingham Express Transit has now arrived at the Wilkinson Street Depot. The tram – believed to be 218 although once again it currently has no external number visible … Continue reading →

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