Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Stagecoach Supertram Engineering Works: Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August

Posted on Friday 2 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

Track replacement works will take place at the junction of Leopold Street and West Street near City Hall in Sheffield city centre on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August which will lead to an alteration to Supertram services. During the … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Engineering Works: Sunday 4 August

Posted on Friday 2 August 2013 by Gareth Prior

With a Test Match taking place at Old Trafford and a SkyRide cycling event in Manchester city centre this weekend sees a break from major route closures on Metrolink although there will be a temporary closure between Altrincham and Timperley. … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 28 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

We have another three Photo Galleries for you this week on British Trams Online: Gallery 385: Manchester Metrolink Construction Update July 2013 – http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/gallery385.html Gallery 386: Manchester Metrolink July 2013 – http://www.britishtramsonline.co.uk/gallery386.html Gallery 387: Blackpool Centenary 648 returns & Fleetwood … Continue reading →

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TMS commissioned through Cornbrook

Posted on Friday 26 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

After a couple of weekends of commissioning work trams through the Cornbrook area of Manchester Metrolink are now operating under TMS (Tram Management System and not Tramway Museum Society or even Test Match Special!) which means services now run using … Continue reading →

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Heritage Trams this week…

Posted on Friday 26 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

It’s that time of the week again when we bring you a round-up of when and where you can travel on heritage trams across the UK. Once again if you know of any errors or omissions please let us know … Continue reading →

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And then there were 71

Posted on Friday 26 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

3071 – the 71st M5000 to be delivered to Manchester – arrived at Queen’s Road depot on Saturday 20 July. As with all previous arrivals the tram is now undergoing commissioning and mileage accumulation trips on the Oldham line ahead … Continue reading →

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Failed Variotram causes delays for Tramlink

Posted on Friday 26 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

One of the Stadler Variotrams broke down in Croydon town centre on Thursday 25 July bringing through services between Wimbledon and New Addington to a halt. The tram is reported to have lost all power as it was arriving at … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Engineering Works: Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July

Posted on Friday 26 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

Engineering works in Manchester city centre over the weekend of Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July will see further changes to the service pattern on Manchester Metrolink.

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Nottingham Express Transit Engineering Work: Sunday 4 August

Posted on Friday 26 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

There will be no trams between Bulwell and Hucknall from the start of service on Sunday 4 August until 1215 because of work on the overhead line. A shuttle bus service will be in operation during the work which will … Continue reading →

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Stagecoach Supertram Engineering Works: Further dates announced

Posted on Friday 26 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

In addition to the major track replacement work taking place between Spring Lane and Park Grange Croft stops on Stagecoach Supertram which has seen the Blue route split into two, further weekend closures have now been announced up until the … Continue reading →

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NET Phase Two construction works move onto Ruddington Lane

Posted on Friday 26 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

Works have now commenced to allow trams to cross Ruddington Lane on Phase Two of Nottingham Express Transit which has seen the road temporarily closed. This work will allow trams to cross the road between the former railway embankment and … Continue reading →

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Supertram Child Week Meagrider discounted for summer

Posted on Friday 26 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

Stagecoach Supertram are attempting to make the school summer holidays that bit more affordable by cutting the price of a Child Weekly Megarider to £5 between Wednesday 24 July and Friday 30 August. Valid for travel on all Stagecoach Supertram … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Saturday 20 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

There is no main site update this week on British Trams Online but that doesn’t mean that all the latest news isn’t on these very pages for you to read – normal service will be resumed next week with some … Continue reading →

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Restoration set to start on Carlisle tram

Posted on Saturday 20 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

What is believed to the sole surviving tram of a once 30 strong fleet in Carlisle is set to be moved to a new location in the city to allow for a start to be made on a restoration by … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Flexity2 014 being towed after breakdown

Posted on Saturday 20 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

One of the normal reliable Flexity2 trams in Blackpool broke down on Wednesday 17 July which led to the rare sight of two of these Bombardier built trams coupled together as a rescue of the failed tram was made. 014 … Continue reading →

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Tests start on Rochdale town centre line

Posted on Saturday 20 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

Initial tests on the Rochdale town centre extension of Manchester Metrolink have started ahead of the line opening in early 2014. These tests are in connection with the recent installation of the overhead wires and are not a sign that … Continue reading →

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Heritage Trams this week…

Posted on Saturday 20 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

It’s that time of the week again when we bring you a round-up of when and where you can travel on heritage trams across the UK. Once again if you know of any errors or omissions please let us know … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Engineering Works: Sunday 21 July

Posted on Saturday 20 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

Further work in the Cornbrook area on Sunday 21 July will see more disruption to services on Manchester Metrolink. No trams will run at all on this day from Altrincham to Piccadilly, Eccles to Piccadilly or from Rochdale Railway Station … Continue reading →

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NET Group Travel Tickets return for the Summer

Posted on Saturday 20 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

As we enter another school holiday season the popular “Five for £5” ticket aimed at encouraging families to travel around the city using Nottingham Express Transit has been reintroduced. This ticket allows two adults and up to three children to … Continue reading →

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Metrolink Service Performance Update

Posted on Saturday 20 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

The latest statistics on how Manchester Metrolink has been performing recently have now been released on the TfGM Committee website. These statistics give details on the performance of the service, any major incidents, trams out of service and the number … Continue reading →

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