Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: Out and About on Midland Metro

Posted on Friday 8 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

One of the UK light rail systems which doesn’t get an huge amount attention on British Trams Online is Midland Metro which – with the exception of a few major stories such as the upcoming complete system closure – tends … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Rochdale Town Centre Metrolink Extension

Posted on Friday 8 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

Now that the excitement of the opening of the Metrolink line through to Rochdale Railway Station is over we can turn our attention to the latest progress on the Town Centre extension. Tracks are currently been laid on this extension … Continue reading →

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Snaefell Mountain Railway readies itself for 2013 season

Posted on Tuesday 5 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

Provided that Isle of Man Transport don’t see the need to run a special bus strike service on the Snaefell Mountain Railway before then the 2013 season is due to commence on Wednesday 27th March – during the Easter holidays. … Continue reading →

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NET Park and Ride sites amongst safest in country

Posted on Tuesday 5 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

The Phoenix Park Park and Ride site has become the latest site on Nottingham Express  Transit to receive a prestigious safety mark – the fourth such site on the network to have received it. The award in question is the … Continue reading →

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Metrolink continue further towards Ashton-under-Lyne

Posted on Monday 4 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

The early hours of 4th March saw further gauging runs on the East Manchester Line between Audenshaw and just short of the terminus at Ashton-under-Lyne utilising M5000s 3059 and 3061 which had remained at Audenshaw over the weekend.

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One tram, rather battered, now available to a good home!

Posted on Monday 4 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

If you have ever fancied having a tram body in your back garden now could be your chance as one is to be made available to a good home due to redevelopment. The body is believed to be of a … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Testing starts beyond Droylsden on East Manchester Line

Posted on Saturday 2 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

Just when you think things might be calming down a bit on Manchester Metrolink you have to think again as the early hours of Friday 1st March saw the first trams run beyond Droylsden on the East Manchester Line. M5000s … Continue reading →

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MER to come to rescue again as bus strike resumes

Posted on Saturday 2 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

The Manx Electric Railway is to operate special services for the third time this winter as a result of the ongoing dispute between involving bus drivers and their concerns over changes to their terms and conditions. Two two hour strikes … Continue reading →

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NET Phase Two Drop-in session for Clifton works

Posted on Saturday 2 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

A drop in session is to be held on Wednesday 6th March to provide an opportunity for locals to find out about forthcoming works on Southchurch Drive in Clifton and to ask questions of the Nottingham Express Transit Phase Two … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Engineering Works: 17th, 24th March & 14th, 21st April

Posted on Saturday 2 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

There will be early morning closures on Manchester Metrolink on Sundays 17th and 24th March and 14th and 21st April with no trams running before 0900 between Timperley and Altrincham. A replacement bus service will be in operation from Timperley … Continue reading →

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Tramlink suffers after motorbike collides with tram

Posted on Saturday 2 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

London Tramlink services were suspended for around an hour and half on Wednesday 27th February after a motorbike collided with a tram at Reeves Corner. The incident happened at 0720 and the biker was taken to Croydon University Hospital for … Continue reading →

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Discounted travel to Derby for tram users

Posted on Saturday 2 March 2013 by Gareth Prior

Anyone who has a day ticket for the trams in Nottingham will now be able to enjoy discounted travel to Derby as part of a new offer. Trent Barton are offering holders of day tickets and Kangaroo tickets the chance … Continue reading →

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Metrolink opens to Rochdale

Posted on Thursday 28 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink has opened its latest extension with the line between Shaw & Crompton and Rochdale carrying its first passengers on Thursday 28th February. M5000 3016 had the honour of forming the first service departing Trafford Bar before 0500 on … Continue reading →

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Annual NET survey shows customer satisfaction remains at 94%

Posted on Wednesday 27 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit is still enjoying some of the highest levels of customer satisfaction according to the latest survey conducted on behalf of NET by Osiris MR with overall customer satisfaction remaining at 94% for the third consecutive survey. All … Continue reading →

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Manx Electric Railway prepares for 2013 season

Posted on Saturday 23 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

It is just two weeks until the 2013 operating season on the Manx Electric Railway officially commences (if you ignore the bus strike services last month) and this year looks like being a good year for the line as it … Continue reading →

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Flexity2 002 becomes first to be named

Posted on Saturday 23 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool’s Flexity2 002 has become the first of the class to be honoured with a name following a ceremony earlier this month at Starr Gate depot. Alderman Edmund Wynne’s name is now carried on the end dashes of the tram … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Double M5000s run for Manchester City match

Posted on Saturday 23 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

Last Sunday (17th February) saw an enhanced service operate on the East Manchester Line for the first Manchester City match to take place at the Etihad Stadium since the line opened. This service included double M5000s in use – their … Continue reading →

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Council to look at free services on Edinburgh Trams for launch

Posted on Saturday 23 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

Councillors from the City of Edinburgh Council have agreed to look at the possibility of running free services when the tramway starts operation next year following requests from businesses in the City Centre who feel they have been blighted by … Continue reading →

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Another bridge prepares to be put in place for NET Phase Two

Posted on Saturday 23 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

Sunday 24th February will mark another milestone in the construction of Phase Two of Nottingham Express Transit as a bridge is put into place over the railway line at Lenton using state of the art techniques. The steel Lenton Lane … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Engineering Work: Sunday 3rd March

Posted on Saturday 23 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

More engineering works take place on Manchester Metrolink on Sunday 3rd March when no trams will run between Eccles and Piccadilly Station. A replacement bus service will be in operation between Eccles and Trafford Bar which will call at all … Continue reading →

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