Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Woman injured after being hit by tram

Posted on Saturday 5 January 2013 by Gareth Prior

A woman believed to be in her 50s was taken to hospital in Croydon with non-life threatening injuries on Friday 28th December 2012 after being hit by a tram near to the Fieldway stop on the New Addington line. The … Continue reading →

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TfGM warn Manchester City fans not to board trams this weekend!

Posted on Friday 4 January 2013 by Gareth Prior

With testing on the East Manchester Line past the Etihad Stadium – home of Manchester City – continuing this weekend to enable tests under match-day conditions to take place Transport for Greater Manchester have warned both football fans and members … Continue reading →

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Fares rise for Midland Metro

Posted on Wednesday 2 January 2013 by Gareth Prior

In keeping with other transport operators in the UK, Wednesday 2nd January 2013 has seen an increase in fares on Midland Metro with all adult single fares increasing by 10p and returns by 20p. In addition multi trip tickets will … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Saturday 22 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

Our final main site update of 2012 is now available and we bring you more photos as well  as taking a look at services on offer across the UK for the Christmas and New Year period.

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M5000 3032 derails at Market Street

Posted on Saturday 22 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink services through the City Centre were suspended during the evening of Friday 21st December after M5000 3032 derailed having just departed Market Street stop at approximately 1715.

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NET fleet to undergo refurbishment

Posted on Saturday 22 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

It has been revealed that as part of a number of improvements planned to be introduced on the Nottingham Express Transit network in 2013 the fleet of 15 Incentro trams are to undergo a refurbishment. No further details have been … Continue reading →

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Agreement signed for improvements on Midland Metro

Posted on Saturday 22 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

Centro and National Express – operators of Midland Metro – have signed an agreement which will see a number of improvements implemented on the system. Most of the improvements have been previously announced such as the introduction of 20 new … Continue reading →

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Bridge to be built over tram line after tragedy

Posted on Saturday 22 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

Network Rail have revealed that they are planning to build a bridge over the railway and tramway near to Hucknall where a 13 year old girl tragically lost her life last month. The foot crossing has now had two fatal … Continue reading →

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Internal changes for Supertram fleet

Posted on Saturday 22 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

All of the Siemens built trams on Stagecoach Supertram are currently receiving new LED interior lighting. The changes are being made when the trams are not required from service and not a complete tram is done at once which means … Continue reading →

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Campaign group against Tramlink to Bromley set-up

Posted on Saturday 22 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

In one of the more bizarre stories we have reported for quite some time a former councillor has set up a campaign group against extending London Tramlink to Bromley – even though the plans aren’t really on the table! Rod … Continue reading →

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Seaton reveal special events for 2013

Posted on Friday 21 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

The Seaton Tramway has become the latest organisation to reveal their special events planned for 2013 with the highlight for the enthusiast being the return of the Classic Car Show on Sunday 9th June which will also include many of … Continue reading →

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Trams test at full speed in Edinburgh

Posted on Thursday 20 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

After last weeks initial tests of trams on the section of the Edinburgh Tramway between Gogar Depot and the Airport at walking pace and then further testing at higher speeds, Wednesday 19th December has seen the first tests of a … Continue reading →

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Metrolink wins second national accessibility award

Posted on Thursday 20 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink is celebrating after receiving their second national award for accessibility this year, this time the Transport for Greater Manchester Disability Design Reference Group (DDRG) has won the “Public Sector Engagement” award at Breakthrough UK’s National Independent Living Awards.

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3001 inaugurates services to Shaw and Crompton

Posted on Sunday 16 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

The latest extension of Manchester Metrolink has now opened with trams running through to Shaw and Crompton from Sunday 16th December. This is a short extension of the Oldham and Rochdale line with two new stops now open for use, … Continue reading →

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M5000 3062 arrives in Manchester

Posted on Sunday 16 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

The last of the Bombardier built M5000s ordered for the Manchester Metrolink Phase 3b extensions has now arrived at Queen’s Road Depot with 3062 being delivered on Saturday 15th December. Although there are still another 32 trams to be constructed … Continue reading →

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First tram runs on NET Phase Two track

Posted on Sunday 16 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

Incentro 203 has become the first tram in Nottingham to run over Phase Two track – although it’s not quite what you would expect! As part of the extension work the current depot at Wilkinson Street is having to be … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Engineering Works: Sunday 6th January 2013

Posted on Sunday 16 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

On Sunday 6th January 2013 no trams will run to Piccadilly Gardens and Piccadilly Station because of engineering works. Trams will run between Altrincham and Bury direct and Eccles-Victoria (via MediaCityUK) with a normal service running from St Werburgh’s Road … Continue reading →

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Delays after tram hits taxi in Piccadilly Gardens

Posted on Sunday 16 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

All tram services into Piccadilly Station were suspended for a time on Friday 14th  December after a tram was involved in a collision with a taxi at Piccadilly Gardens. The incident happened at approximately 1740 when T68A 2006 became involved … Continue reading →

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First tram reaches Edinburgh Airport

Posted on Wednesday 12 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

The first tram has reached Edinburgh Airport as progress continues to be made in the project to return trams to the City. As reported previously the overhead power was switched on between Gogar Depot and the Airport on 26th November … Continue reading →

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Ticket machine contract set to be approved in Edinburgh

Posted on Monday 10 December 2012 by Gareth Prior

What is being described as the final significant tram contract is set to be approved in Edinburgh with Parkeon the preferred bidder to provide and maintain ticket vending machines for the tram system. Parkeon currently provide ticketing services for Lothian … Continue reading →

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