Author Archives: Gareth Prior

NET hit by delays after person hit by train at notorious crossing

Posted on Sunday 10 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit services to Hucknall were temporarily suspended for an hour on Saturday 9th February after a person was hit by a train on the notorious crossing at Bulwell where three people have previously been killed. The details of … Continue reading →

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Bad day for Metrolink Take 2

Posted on Sunday 10 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink services suffered delays on Friday 8th February after two incidents caused disruption – and once again neither were directly the fault of Metrolink. In the morning a Police incident in the City Centre saw services suspended for a … Continue reading →

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Delays after car hits tram in Hyson Green

Posted on Sunday 10 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

A woman suffered minor injuries after the car she was driving was involved in a collision with a tram in Hyson Green. Eyewitness reports suggest that the lady pulled out of the Asda car park into the path of the … Continue reading →

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Works at Station Street stop

Posted on Sunday 10 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

Preparatory works for Phase Two of Nottingham Express Transit are continuing with the latest stop to be affected being Station Street. The end of the platform will soon be fenced off to allow investigative work to be undertaken for the … Continue reading →

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NET team up with Trent Barton for Hucknall Connect ticket

Posted on Sunday 10 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit have teamed up with Trent Barton to provide an integrated ticket that offers an easy route into Nottingham City Centre from estates in and around Hucknall. Costing just £3.60 for adults and £2 for children the Hucknall … Continue reading →

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A bad day for Metrolink

Posted on Thursday 7 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

Wednesday 6th February turned out to be a bad day on Manchester Metrolink with both the Eccles and Oldham lines suffering. The Eccles line was affected from lunchtime due to a collision between a lorry and a tram whilst the … Continue reading →

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Council to look at free concessionary travels on the trams

Posted on Thursday 7 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

The City of Edinburgh Council have announced that they are looking at developing a scheme that will allow local residents eligible for the National Entitlement Card to travel for free on the trams when they start service next year. This … Continue reading →

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Tram-Train link to Leeds-Bradford International Airport on the cards?

Posted on Saturday 2 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

At a meeting of the All Party Light Rail Group in January the current progress on the planning of a tram-train link serving Leeds-Bradford International Airport was outlined with cross party support from local MPs for the proposal. It was … Continue reading →

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Public Inquiry starts for Metrolink Second City Centre Crossing

Posted on Saturday 2 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

A public inquiry into the much needed Second City Centre Crossing for Manchester Metrolink has started – with opponents to the scheme arguing that it is only being considered to “introduce congestion charging by the back door”. Other objections heard … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Stagecoach Supertram in the snow

Posted on Saturday 2 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

Sheffield, much like the rest of the UK, was hit by snowfall in January and as luck would have it British Trams Online regular Ian Buck was in the City to capture some images as the sun came out as … Continue reading →

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More East Manchester Line Metrolink tests

Posted on Saturday 2 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

As the opening date of the East Manchester Line continues to approach – public services are due to start on Monday 11th February with special services in operation from Friday 8th February for local residents (who will be sent special … Continue reading →

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Tramlink delays after car drives onto tracks

Posted on Saturday 2 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

London Tramlink services through Sandilands were delayed on Tuesday 22nd January after a car drove onto the tram tracks and became stuck – the second time this has happened at Sandilands in recent months. Tram services were suspended between East … Continue reading →

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NET delays after stolen car abandoned on tram tracks

Posted on Saturday 2 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

A stolen car was abandoned on the tram tracks at David Lane in Basford on Wednesday 23rd January causing delays to the tram service for an hour and a half. All tram services were suspended between Wilkinson Street and Bulwell … Continue reading →

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Man injured after being hit by tram in Croydon

Posted on Saturday 2 February 2013 by Gareth Prior

A man suffered a suspected broken ankle after being struck by a tram in Wellesley Road in Croydon Town Centre on Sunday 27th January. The incident happened at approximately 2320 and it is believed that the man jumped railings in … Continue reading →

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TfGM name new Metrolink Director

Posted on Wednesday 30 January 2013 by Gareth Prior

Transport for Greater Manchester’s new Metrolink Director will be Peter Cushing it has been announced. Mr Cushing will replace Philip Purdy who is returning to his native Australia next month for family reasons. Previously with Central Trains Peter has also … Continue reading →

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DLR services from Stratford to Canary Wharf increase in frequency

Posted on Wednesday 30 January 2013 by Gareth Prior

Docklands Light Railway services between Stratford and Canary Wharf are now more frequent on weekdays between 0630 and 2100 following the latest service change on the network. Trains will now run every six minutes between the two stations and as … Continue reading →

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Volunteers undertake more EML tests

Posted on Wednesday 30 January 2013 by Gareth Prior

Metrolink staff and volunteers have undertaken a series of tests to look at match day conditions on the East Manchester Line of Manchester Metrolink which is due to open to the public on 11th February. With the home of Manchester … Continue reading →

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More roadworks for Oldham Metrolink works

Posted on Wednesday 30 January 2013 by Gareth Prior

The Manchester Street roundabout in Oldham Town Centre is to be closed between 2000 and 0600 Monday to Friday for up to 15 nights starting from Friday 1st February as works to bring Manchester Metrolink into the town continue. This … Continue reading →

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Metrolink T68 1025 becomes twelfth to be withdrawn – with a twist!

Posted on Saturday 19 January 2013 by Gareth Prior

12 of the original T68 vehicles on Manchester Metrolink have now been withdrawn from passenger service with 1025 the latest to be taken out of service, although this time it has a more secure future as it is to be used … Continue reading →

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MER helps to save the day again!

Posted on Saturday 19 January 2013 by Gareth Prior

The first passenger runs of the Manx Electric Railway in 2013, and the first services in  January since 2004, occurred on the afternoon of Thursday 17th January when a service was operated to cover the second bus strike on the … Continue reading →

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