Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: Blackpool 006 goes advert free

Posted on Tuesday 22 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

The modern Flexity2 trams in Blackpool have become rather attached to their adverts over the years, something which has aided identification of them from a distance a lot more straightforward considering how small the fleet numbers are! But one tram … Continue reading →

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RAIB launch investigation after pedestrians hit by a tram in Sheffield

Posted on Tuesday 22 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) have confirmed that they are investigating the incident close to Woodbourn Road on the South Yorkshire Supertram network which saw two pedestrians hit by a tram on a crossing. This happened at around 1615 … Continue reading →

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Supertram to celebrate Yorkshire Day

Posted on Tuesday 22 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

1st August is Yorkshire Day and to celebrate the occasion, South Yorkshire Supertram will be having a celebration of local culture and music, hosting a live brass band performance at Sheffield Cathedral Green – adjacent to the Cathedral tramstop.

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3053 departs Manchester for repairs

Posted on Monday 21 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Sunday 20th July 2025 saw the departure of a M5000 from Manchester as 3053 left, although don’t worry its not a permanent move as it has headed away for accident repairs with Brodie Engineering in Kilmarnock its destination.

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All night trams back in Edinburgh for the Festival

Posted on Monday 21 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams will once again be running trams throughout Friday and Saturday nights during the Festival from 1st to 24th August 2025. This has become a tradition in recent years and will once again help the many people who visit … Continue reading →

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Side by Side: Seaton Tramway 2 & 11

Posted on Monday 21 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

We go “Side by Side” again and this time we’re going to Devon and the Seaton Tramway.

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Trams &: Manchester Metrolink 3017 & train

Posted on Sunday 20 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

It is time for another edition of “Trams &” and this time we go to Manchester Victoria to see a tram and train in the same image.

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Tweaks to Blackpool Tramway timetable from 27th July 2025

Posted on Sunday 20 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

A slightly revised timetable will be operating on the Blackpool Tramway from Sunday 27th July 2025 with the aim of boosting punctuality. The basic pattern of service will remain but with a couple of extra minutes added to the end … Continue reading →

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South Yorkshire Supertram Improvement Works: 28th July to 15th August 2025

Posted on Sunday 20 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

There are to be more works on the South Yorkshire Supertram this summer as the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) continues to invest in improving the network. This time the work will affecting the Blue and Purple routes between … Continue reading →

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Coventry Very Light Rail to be showcased at UK Light Rail conference

Posted on Sunday 20 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

The pioneering technology of Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) is set to be showcased at the forthcoming UK Light Rail Conference in Leeds. The two day convention starts on 22nd July as is the UK’s premier event dedicated solely to … Continue reading →

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DLR scrappings confirmed

Posted on Saturday 19 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Occasionally on these pages it may take us a little while to bring you news of the latest light rail and tram developments across the British Isles, but not usually two or three years! But we have recently been provided … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Prague 7290

Posted on Saturday 19 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Back to Czechia and the trams of Prague for “Around the World in Trams” today.

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Children can explore new Metro train once more this summer!

Posted on Saturday 19 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Children will once again be able to explore a scale model of one of the new Tyne and Wear Metro trains as it returns to the Tiny Toon pop-up play village at Old Eldon Square in the centre of Newcastle.

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Overhead issue causes disruption on Eccles line

Posted on Saturday 19 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink services between MediaCityUK and Eccles were suspended from the afternoon of Friday 18th July after an issue with the overhead line.

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In Pictures: Merseyside Tramway Preservation Society trams at Hooton Park

Posted on Friday 18 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Earlier this year we saw the high-profile transfer of trams from the Wirral to Crich, as Birkenhead 20, Liverpool 762 and Wallasey 78 were transferred from the Merseyside Tramway Preservation Society to the Tramway Museum Society to provide a secure, … Continue reading →

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First two nights of Oasis at Heaton Park sees tens of thousands get on board public transport

Posted on Friday 18 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Over 80,000 journeys were made on both trams and shuttle buses to get to the first two nights of Oasis’ homecoming gigs at Heaton Park on 11th and 12th July 2025 – around 30% of all journeys made to get … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Electric Locomotive

Posted on Friday 18 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

We change location for “Picture in Time” again for this week as we head to the Crich for some more images of trams at the home of the National Tramway Museum in 1982.

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Torvill & Dean rename their tram in Nottingham

Posted on Thursday 17 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Almost since the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) launched in 2004 there has been a tradition of the trams being named, with all 37 of the fleet now carrying a name. These are split between famous national personalities as well as … Continue reading →

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Metrolink trackworks move on towards Piccadilly

Posted on Thursday 17 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Major work, which has seen the Manchester Metrolink line between Piccadilly Gardens and Piccadilly closed since the start of June, is continuing with contractors set to move on to the next stage of work which will see traffic management measures … Continue reading →

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Eight youths arrested after being caught riding on Metrolink couplers

Posted on Thursday 17 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

This summer we’ve already seen warnings in Nottingham about youths risking their lives by hanging onto moving trams and now as part of a crackdown in Manchester, eight people have been arrested after being caught riding on coupling units on … Continue reading →

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