Author Archives: Gareth Prior

NET Phase Two jobs almost reaches 1,000 mark

Posted on Saturday 20 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

Almost 1,000 people have now been employed on Phase Two of Nottingham Express Transit which will see two lines to Clifton and Chilwell constructed and opened next year. And Nottingham City Council expect this figure to rise over 1,000 in … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 14 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

We have a bumper update over on the main website with 10 new Photo Galleries, an article and a new addition to our Fleet Lists…

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Testing set to start to Ashton-under-Lyne

Posted on Saturday 13 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

The past few months may have been quiet on the Manchester Metrolink extensions front but there will shortly be more action as commissioning and testing of the East Manchester line between the current terminus of Droylsden and Ashton-under-Lyne gets underway … Continue reading →

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Overhead line problems cause Midland Metro suspension

Posted on Saturday 13 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

Major problems with the overhead line caused issues for Midland Metro this week with no trams able to run into Birmingham Snow Hill from Sunday 7 until Wednesday 10 July. The issue with the overhead occurred at Jewellery Quarter and … Continue reading →

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Blundell Street depot track saved for Fleetwood Tram Museum

Posted on Saturday 13 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

The Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust have managed to recover some of the tram rail which has recently been cleared from the former Blundell Street depot in Blackpool and it is planned that this will be used at the new Fleetwood Tram … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Black Country Living Museum

Posted on Saturday 13 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley has the only operational 3’6” gauge tramway on the UK mainland and normally operates a one tram service between the entrance and the town using either Wolverhampton & District 34 or Wolverhampton 49. … Continue reading →

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Heritage Trams this week…

Posted on Saturday 13 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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M5000 3051 enters service as more new trams arrive in Manchester

Posted on Saturday 13 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

3051 has become the latest M5000 to enter passenger service on Manchester Metrolink meaning that there are currently 56 of the trams available to operate on the network. Whilst 3051 has entered service the latest examples have been delivered to … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Midland Metro

Posted on Saturday 13 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

Not often illustrated on these pages is the Midland Metro system which currently runs  between Birmingham Snow Hill and Wolverhampton St Georges although the coming years should see extensions at both ends with the one to Birmingham New Street due … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Nottingham Express Transit

Posted on Saturday 13 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

With thanks to Mervyn Williams we take a quick look at Nottingham Express Transit. Views are provided of two of the non standard fleet liveried trams in operation and some images of the latest progress with the Karlsruhe Friendship Bridge … Continue reading →

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NET Travel Centre opens in city centre

Posted on Saturday 13 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

A new Nottingham Express Transit Travel Centre has opened in Nottingham city centre to provide a “one stop shop” for information on the tram network. The shop has opened at the bottom of Kings Street and is open Monday to … Continue reading →

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Council to contribute towards bridge over NET and Network Rail tracks

Posted on Saturday 13 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham City Council are to provide £100,000 towards a bridge which is due to replace a foot crossing over both Nottingham Express Transit and Network Rail tracks where there have been several fatalities over the years. Both Nottinghamshire County Council … Continue reading →

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15 month ban for driver who got his car stuck on tracks

Posted on Saturday 13 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

A 27 year old man has been banned for driving for 15 months and fined £110 with £85 costs and a £20 surcharge after getting his car stuck on the Metrolink tracks at Great Ancoats Street on 26 June. The … Continue reading →

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Preparations continue for introduction of TMS

Posted on Tuesday 9 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

Work is to be undertaken from this coming weekend (Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July) at Cornbrook Junction to install the equipment to allow the Tram Management System (TMS) to be switched on to allow more frequent services to run … Continue reading →

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Seaton Pearl prepares to set sail again

Posted on Tuesday 9 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

Pirates may have been grounded from appearing at the Heaton Park Tramway this year but there are no such problems at the Seaton Tramway where their annual “Pirate Day” will take place on Friday 2 August (Customs officials in Seaton … Continue reading →

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Heritage Trams this week…

Posted on Friday 5 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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In Pictures: Stagecoach Supertram trackwork starts

Posted on Friday 5 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

The much talked about trackwork on the Stagecoach Supertram network has now commenced with the section of tramway between Spring Lane and Sheffield Tramway closed as from Sunday 30 June to allow a 12 week period of track relaying. The … Continue reading →

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New Midland Metro trams almost ready for delivery

Posted on Friday 5 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

The first of the 20 CAF built trams for Midland Metro is nearing completion in Spain and is expected to be delivered to Birmingham in September. The Urbos 3 vehicles are being constructed by CAF at their factory in Zaragoza … Continue reading →

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Bromley Council show support for DLR extension

Posted on Friday 5 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

Bromley Council have given their support towards extending the Docklands Light Railway to the town at a Council meeting following on from the Mayor of London Boris Johnson’s commitment to the line in the Mayor’s 2020 Vision. It is hoped … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: The Great Fleetwood Tram Move

Posted on Thursday 4 July 2013 by Gareth Prior

As reported over the past couple of days a large proportion of the trams of the Fleetwood Heritage Leisure Trust have been moved the short distance to new outside storage ahead of a final move to the new Fleetwood Tram … Continue reading →

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