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Manchester Metrolink Engineering Works: Sunday 13th October

Posted on Monday 7 October 2013 by Gareth Prior

Another Sunday, another Sunday of service alterations on Manchester Metrolink – although at least this time they are different alterations! On Sunday 13th October trams will run between Bury and Ashton-under-Lyne and from Rochdale to Piccadilly only with buses replacing … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online…

Posted on Sunday 6 October 2013 by Gareth Prior

The main site of British Trams Online has been updated again this week with a couple more Photo Galleries plus updates to several of the Fleet Lists:

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Second hand Cambridge horse tram is third hand!

Posted on Sunday 6 October 2013 by Gareth Prior

A remarkable discovery has been made over the Cambridge Horse Tram currently being restored at the Ipswich Transport Museum. It had previously been worked out that the tram was second hand to Cambridge having previously been part of the fleet … Continue reading →

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Aberdeen tram restoration progress

Posted on Sunday 6 October 2013 by Gareth Prior

Since the unidentified Aberdeen tram was removed from its resting place in the city to accommodation at the Dundee Transport Museum progress has been made in initial restoration work.

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Heritage Trams this week…

Posted on Saturday 5 October 2013 by Gareth Prior

It’s time again for us to remind you just where you can travel on heritage trams in the UK and Isle of Man over the next week or so. All the information here is given in good faith but you … Continue reading →

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Lost Trams 7: Liverpool 293

Posted on Thursday 3 October 2013 by Gareth Prior

It’s been a while since we had our incredibly irregular feature “Lost Trams” but it is back with a vengeance today as we take a look at a tram which left the UK way back in 1958 – Liverpool “Baby … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams testing to reach Edinburgh Park

Posted on Thursday 3 October 2013 by Gareth Prior

It has been confirmed that testing of Edinburgh Trams will commence between Gogar depot and Edinburgh Park from Tuesday 8th October as the project continues to make good progress ahead of a planned for opening in May 2014. The City … Continue reading →

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Shadow running starts as Metrolink gets ready to open to Ashton

Posted on Tuesday 1 October 2013 by Gareth Prior

It has been confirmed that – subject to the successful completion of final tests – Manchester Metrolink services to Ashton-under-Lyne will start from Wednesday 9th October – several months ahead of schedule. In preparation for the start of services full … Continue reading →

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First Midland Metro Urbos 3 tram due “very soon”

Posted on Tuesday 1 October 2013 by Gareth Prior

A recent update on the Midland Metro website has revealed that the first of 21 new Urbos 3 trams being built by CAF in Spain is due to arrive at the Wednesbury depot “very soon”, although no exact has been … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams Latest

Posted on Tuesday 1 October 2013 by Gareth Prior

With Edinburgh Trams being in the news recently for more positive reasons than usual we are delighted to be able to bring you a couple of photos from the line showing just how far construction has now come on as … Continue reading →

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NET gear up for Goose Fair

Posted on Tuesday 1 October 2013 by Gareth Prior

The annual Goose Fair takes place at The Forest Recreation Ground in Nottingham from Wednesday 2nd until Sunday 6th October and as usual Nottingham Express Transit will be running extra trams in connection with the event. On Thursday 3rd, Friday … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Engineering Works: Sunday 6th October

Posted on Tuesday 1 October 2013 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink services through Victoria will once again be suspended on Sunday 6th October as work continues on “improving” the network. In addition there will be no trams between Altrincham and Timperely throughout the day with replacement buses put in … Continue reading →

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Bridge moved into position over A52

Posted on Tuesday 1 October 2013 by Gareth Prior

Another bridge has been moved into position as work to construct Phase Two of Nottingham Express Transit continues. The latest structure will carry the trams over the A52 and is part of a series of structures which will eventually form … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online…

Posted on Tuesday 24 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

Our later than planned main site update for this week is now online with more photos added for you to have a look alongside an article, and we have more to come in the next few weeks!

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T68 1011 goes to meet its maker

Posted on Tuesday 24 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

History was made late on Saturday 21st September when the two sections of Manchester Metrolink T68 1011 was removed from Exchange Square, where it had been used as an obstacle for a motorbike trial, for transport to Booths in Rotherham … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Shalesmoor Stagecoach Supertram Engineering Works

Posted on Tuesday 24 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

Another set of track replacement work on Stagecoach Supertram took place over the weekend of 21st and 22nd September with track in the Shalesmoor area being up for attention. The track being replaced was within the stop itself and on … Continue reading →

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Crich Tramway Village Enthusiasts’ Day 2013

Posted on Tuesday 24 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

The annual Enthusiasts’ Day at the Crich Tramway Village took place on Saturday 14th September. As usual the day saw some rare trams out of the depot and Exhibition Hall on display for the visiting enthusiasts with two main line-ups … Continue reading →

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A new life for T68 1011

Posted on Friday 20 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

Withdrawn Manchester Metrolink T68 1011 has found a new purpose in life after it was chosen to be part of the Red Bull City Trial taking place in the city centre on Saturday 21st September. The Red Bull City Trial … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams announce ticket prices

Posted on Friday 20 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

It has been confirmed by the City of Edinburgh Council that ticket prices on the tram network will match the equivalent fares on Lothian Buses. This will mean that single tickets will cost between £1.50 and £4.50 with a network … Continue reading →

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Heritage Trams this week…

Posted on Friday 20 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

It’s time again for us to remind you just where you can travel on heritage trams in the UK and Isle of Man over the next week or so. All the information here is given in good faith but you … Continue reading →

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