Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Tram of the Year 2012 – Nominations Now Open!

Posted on Sunday 25 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

Yes it’s that time of the year again – British Trams Online Tram of the Year! This is the ninth year of the contest and I am sure you all know what it is all about but for those of … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Metrolink testing resumes to Droylsden

Posted on Sunday 25 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

Testing and driver training on the East Manchester line extension of Manchester Metrolink has recommenced this week with 3050, 3056 and 3058 all spotted undertaking runs. This is the first time for several weeks that trams have been seen on … Continue reading →

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Power to go live in Edinburgh

Posted on Sunday 25 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

As reported a few weeks ago, and now confirmed in yet another press release from the Council, the overhead power lines between Gogar Depot and Edinburgh Airport will go live from Monday 26th November 2012 as another major milestone is reached … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Metrolink Rochdale Town Centre extension

Posted on Sunday 25 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

The Manchester Metrolink line through to Rochdale Railway Station may not yet have been opened but already significant progress is being made on the extension of the line into Rochdale Town Centre. This photo update shows the latest progress on … Continue reading →

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NET delays after signalling fire on national rail network

Posted on Sunday 25 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit services to Hucknall suffered delays on Friday 23rd November following a fire in a signalling cabinet on the adjacent national rail Robin Hood line the previous evening. Services were still able to run between Bulwell and Hucknall … Continue reading →

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Princes Street reopens fully as tram works continue to progress

Posted on Sunday 25 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

Princes Street has reopened fully to traffic following the completion (again) of tram work on  the main shopping street in Edinburgh – in time for the Christmas shopping rush. The majority of the road had reopened to traffic in September … Continue reading →

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Oldham Town Centre Metrolink Works continue

Posted on Sunday 25 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

More work on constructing the extension of Manchester Metrolink into Oldham Town Centre is due to take place over this weekend which will lead to some temporary road closures and diversions. On Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th November Middleton Road … Continue reading →

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Traffic delays after NET Phase Two works overrun

Posted on Sunday 25 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

There were lengthy delays for motorists using University Boulevard in Nottingham on Wednesday 21st November after tram construction works overran leading to the City Council offering apologies to those affected. Contractors Taylor Woodrow Alstom blamed poor weather conditions overnight for … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Tram contractors visit Scottish Parliament

Posted on Sunday 25 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

The charm offensive from Edinburgh Trams has really been in full swing in recent weeks with senior Directors from the lead contractors on the project visiting the Scottish Parliament as they were in the City to see first hand the … Continue reading →

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Transport Minister visits new Airport tram stop

Posted on Thursday 22 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

The progress being made on constructing Edinburgh Trams has been in the spotlight again recently as Keith Brown – the Scottish Minister for Transport – visited the site of the Airport tramstop alongside Cllr Lesley Hinds – Transport Convener on … Continue reading →

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Two for one travel on Metrolink this weekend – and kids go free too!

Posted on Thursday 22 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

Adults can travel two for the price of one whilst children can travel for free on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th November on Manchester Metrolink with a special voucher downloaded off the Metrolink website (http://www.metrolink.co.uk/christmas/default.aspx). The publicity suggests that it … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Rochdale line Metrolink testing

Posted on Wednesday 21 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

Further testing has been taking place this week on the Rochdale extension of the Oldham and Rochdale lines with M5000s being seen stabled at Milnrow stop between their overnight sessions. 3057 has been a regular performer on these tests and … Continue reading →

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Track deliveries commence in Nottingham

Posted on Wednesday 21 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

The first pieces of tram track for the extensions of Nottingham Express Transit are now starting to be delivered to the City as progress continues on constructing phase two which will see Beeston, Chilwell and Clifton joining the successful network.

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Metrolink T68 name – now you see, now you don’t!

Posted on Wednesday 21 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

The name on Metrolink T68 1024 has turned out to be a short lived one as it has already had it removed and is now running nameless. As you may remember the vehicle was named JEFF JARDINE on Friday 9th … Continue reading →

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Extra trams on NET in lead up to Christmas

Posted on Tuesday 20 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

It might still be November but Nottingham Express Transit are already getting in the festive spirit as they are going to run extra services between The Forest and the City Centre on Wednesdays and Fridays from Wednesday 21st November until … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Monday 19 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

As a number of people use the British Trams Online News Page as their entry point into the website a summary of any other major updates to other sections of the site (it will probably mainly be Photo Galleries and … Continue reading →

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Update on Cambridge Horse Car 7 – it’s from Bradford!

Posted on Monday 19 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

Back in August we featured some photos of Cambridge Horse Car 7 which is the next tram restoration project being undertaken at the Ipswich Transport Museum following the completion of Ipswich 33. At the time initial rubbing down of the … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink M5000 3060 delivered

Posted on Monday 19 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

The 60th Bombardier M5000 for Manchester Metrolink was delivered to Queen’s Road Depot on the morning of Saturday 17th November.  3060 arrived on the back of a low loader with number vinyls already in place although the livery embellishments have … Continue reading →

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Santa Trams to run on Manx Electric Railway

Posted on Monday 19 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

For the first time ever Santa Trams are to run on the Manx Electric Railway with Santa setting up a grotto at Laxey on two weekends in December. Isle of Man Railways have run Santa specials on the Steam Railway … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Engineering Works: 1st & 2nd December 2012

Posted on Monday 19 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

There will be no trams operating on the Eccles or MediaCityUK branches of Manchester Metrolink over the weekend of Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December due to engineering works. A replacement bus will be in operation between Eccles and Trafford … Continue reading →

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