Author Archives: Gareth Prior

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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Queens Road Metrolink stop work continues

Posted on Friday 20 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

The next phase of works to construct a new stop at Queens Road on the Bury line of Manchester Metrolink has now started. This work will complete the construction of both the inbound and outbound platforms and is expected to … Continue reading →

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NET launch revised Student ticket

Posted on Friday 20 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit have officially launched a new, more flexible, student ticket for those heading to University in the city for the first time or even those returning for more. Previously the ticket was based on term dates but now … Continue reading →

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Tramlink delays after car drives onto tracks

Posted on Friday 20 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

London Tramlink services were delayed for approximately an hour after a car was accidentally driven onto the tracks at Addington Village stop on Friday 13th September. The driver of the car – believed to be a woman in her 70s … Continue reading →

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May 2014 start date for Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Tuesday 17 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

It has now been forecast by the Edinburgh Trams project team that the line between the city centre and Airport will be open by May 2014 – approximately two months earlier than in the last revised plan announced. The latest … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool 233 gets ready for the off

Posted on Monday 16 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Boat car 233 is still at Beamish, the Living Museum of the North waiting for a low loader to arrive to take it away from the UK as part of the deal which has seen the Lancastrian Transport Trust … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Engineering Works: Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September

Posted on Monday 16 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

More engineering works will take place on Manchester Metrolink over the weekend of Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September with a revised service operating. On Saturday 21st September trams will run Droylsden-Eccles via Piccadilly and MediaCityUK, East Didsbury-Piccadilly, Rochdale-Central Park … Continue reading →

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Leicester 76 steals the show at Crich Enthusiasts’ Day

Posted on Sunday 15 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

As always the annual Enthusiasts’ Day at the Crich Tramway Village on Saturday 14th September featured the usual mix of an intensive tram service coupled with various tram displays on the depot fan. The pre-publicity for the event seemed to … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Thursday 12 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

Our earlier than usual main site update this week features two new Photo Galleries plus extra photos added to another Gallery:

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Heritage tram this week…

Posted on Thursday 12 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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Another points failure causes Metrolink delays

Posted on Thursday 12 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink services through Cornbrook suffered delays on Thursday 12th September after another points failure in the area. Unfortunately as Cornbrook is a major junction on the Metrolink network this caused delays to services to Eccles/MediaCityUK, East Didsbury, Altrincham and … Continue reading →

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Nottingham Express Transit Citadis 216 arrives

Posted on Wednesday 11 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

Late on the evening of Tuesday 10th September Wilkinson Street depot in Nottingham received a delivery as the very first Alstom Citadis tram arrived. The tram – as expected numbered 216 – is the first Citadis to be delivered to … Continue reading →

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Stagecoach Supertram Engineering Works: 16th September-3rd October

Posted on Wednesday 11 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

From Monday 16th September for just over two weeks the worksite on Park Grange Road where major rail replacement work has been taking place will be extended to Gleadless Townend. This will allow work to take place on the Spring … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Birkenhead Heritage Tramway

Posted on Tuesday 10 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

On the way to the Isle of Man a visit was made to the Birkenhead Heritage Tramway which was in the middle of its summer mid-week service at the time. On Friday 9th August the service was being provided by … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: T68/T68As make rare nighttime appearance at East Didsbury

Posted on Tuesday 10 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

In the early hours of Monday 9th September there were two unusual visitors to the South Manchester line when T68 1023 and T68A 2001 made the trip to East Didsbury to test an axle detector. Photos of these two nocturnal visitors … Continue reading →

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Metrolink to consider mobility scooter permit scheme

Posted on Tuesday 10 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

Officials at Manchester Metrolink are to look at the possible introduction of a permit scheme for some mobility scooter users to allow them to be used on the network. Previously all mobility scooters were officially banned from Metrolink due to … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Stagecoach Supertram Engineering Works

Posted on Tuesday 10 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

The track replacement work being undertaken over the weekend of 7th/8th September on Stagecoach Supertram was concentrated on the section of track from just below Leopold Street to halfway opposite the inbound City Hall tramstop. With thanks to Stuart Cooke … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Engineering Works: Sunday 15th September

Posted on Tuesday 10 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

Engineering works in Manchester city centre and also in the Altrincham area on Sunday 15th September will see more major changes to Metrolink services. Trams will only be able to operate Rochdale-Central Park, Droylsden-Eccles, Timperley-Piccadilly and East Didsbury-Piccadilly throughout the … Continue reading →

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Metrolink drop-in sessions for Airport extension

Posted on Tuesday 10 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

Drop-in sessions are to be held later this month to let people find out more about the new Manchester Metrolink line currently under construction to Manchester Airport via Wythenshawe. These sessions allow local residents to ask any questions about the … Continue reading →

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Preparations continue for Crich’s Enthusiasts’ Day

Posted on Monday 9 September 2013 by Gareth Prior

The big tram event for enthusiasts at the Crich Tramway Village takes place on Saturday 14th September with the main highlight this year being a line-up of horse cars to mark the 50th anniversary of the operation of horse trams … Continue reading →

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