Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: Metrolink testing on East Manchester Line

Posted on Tuesday 13 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

As previously reported on British Trams Online testing took place on the East Manchester Line extension of Metrolink at the end of October with two trams being out stationed during the day at New Islington stop to allow the testing … Continue reading →

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Another successful season ends at Seaton

Posted on Tuesday 13 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

The Seaton Tramway is celebrating the conclusion of another successful season with the final timetabled passenger journey operating on Sunday 4th November. Tram 9 had the honour of operating this last service – as indeed it had operated the first … Continue reading →

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New name for Metrolink T68 1024

Posted on Saturday 10 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink T68 1024 has been named Jeff Jardine, to mark the retirement of  one of Metrolink’s long serving controllers. Jeff had been with Metrolink since January 1992 – before the line had opened to the public – and has … Continue reading →

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Metrolink show support for Poppy Appeal

Posted on Saturday 10 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

As normal Manchester Metrolink have shown support for the Poppy Appeal by decorating one of their trams with poppies – with the appropriately named Poppy Appeal (T68 1022) the tram chosen for this honour in 2012. 1022 entered service with … Continue reading →

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Metrolink bridge installed over M60

Posted on Saturday 10 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

The first of two bridges to be installed over motorways in Greater Manchester for the Metrolink extension to the Airport has been put into place and the work was done so quickly the motorway was able to be opened eight … Continue reading →

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Tramlink delays after car drives onto tracks

Posted on Saturday 10 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

London Tramlink services saw delays on Friday 2nd November after a car managed to drive onto the tracks at Sandilands – with the driver apparently blaming her Sat-Nav for directing her there! Transport for London officials had to get the … Continue reading →

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Metal thieves hit Metrolink again

Posted on Saturday 10 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

More delays have been experienced on Manchester Metrolink after metal thieves targeted the cables at Trafford Bar. This meant that services on the Altrincham line were delayed during the evening rush hour on Monday 5th November whilst engineers attended to … Continue reading →

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MER suffers delays after fallen tree

Posted on Saturday 10 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

Following hot on the heels of problems on the Manx Electric Railway because of flooding more bad weather saw a service suspension after a tree fell on the track at Maughold. The incident happened on Friday 2nd November and saw … Continue reading →

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More traffic changes in Oldham as work continues on Metrolink extension

Posted on Saturday 10 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

From Thursday 8th November there have been changes to the traffic management around Manchester Street roundabout in Oldham town centre as work continues to construct the Metrolink extension due to open in 2014. As a result of these changes the … Continue reading →

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Major milestone in NET Phase Two as first track foundations laid

Posted on Friday 9 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

The project to extend Nottingham Express Transit has reached another milestone with the first 120 metres of track foundations being laid at a new tram park and ride site for 1,300 cars near to Bardills Island on the A52. This … Continue reading →

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North Midland Construction plc gain contracts for NET extension works

Posted on Friday 9 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

North Midland Construction plc (NMC) has been awarded contracts to provide utilities and civil engineering works on phase two of Nottingham Express Transit. NMC will be diverting and upgrading sewers, utility supplies, telecoms and electric services around the route of … Continue reading →

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2013 special events announced for the Isle of Man

Posted on Thursday 8 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

Details have been announced of several special events which will take place on the railways of the Isle of Man in 2013 including an extra event for the Manx Electric Railway to celebrate 120 years of operation. In addition the … Continue reading →

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TfL announce fare rises from January 2013

Posted on Thursday 8 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

Transport for London have announced that fares across their network are to rise by an average of 4.2%, which is said to be the best possible settlement whilst still being able to provide investment for future projects in the capital. … Continue reading →

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Get ready! Trams set to start testing in Edinburgh

Posted on Wednesday 7 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

The day that at some stages it appeared would never happen is imminent – trams are  going to start testing on a 2.8km stretch of tramway in Edinburgh by the end of this year. The overhead power is due to … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: October Tramlink Engineering Works

Posted on Wednesday 7 November 2012 by Gareth Prior

As previously reported at the end of October the central Croydon loop was closed on London Tramlink to allow track replacement work to take place. The work took place between Saturday 27th October and Thursday 1st November and saw all … Continue reading →

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Good news from Edinburgh (makes a change!)

Posted on Friday 26 October 2012 by Gareth Prior

The latest progress report on the project to return trams to Edinburgh has recently been presented to the Council and it contains some good news with work now either on the revised schedule or, in some cases, actually ahead of … Continue reading →

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Official update given on Metrolink extension beyond Oldham Mumps

Posted on Friday 26 October 2012 by Gareth Prior

After our brief update last week on the latest situation regarding testing beyond Oldham Mumps on the Manchester Metrolink extension to Rochdale, Transport for Greater Manchester have now given an official update on what is going on with a suggestion … Continue reading →

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London Tramlink engineering works: 27th October to 1st November

Posted on Friday 26 October 2012 by Gareth Prior

More engineering works are taking place on London Tramlink between Saturday 27th Octoberand Thursday 1st November which will mean no trams will operate on the central Croydon loop, to allow some track replacement works to take place.

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Picture in Time 1: Glasgow 1017 at Summerlee

Posted on Friday 26 October 2012 by Gareth Prior

The UK tram and light rail is continually changing and this new weekly series of photos seeks to show some of the things which have changed over the past few years across the country as well as showing some images … Continue reading →

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DLR service changes for World Travel Market: 5th-8th November

Posted on Friday 26 October 2012 by Gareth Prior

The World Travel Market event will be taking place at ExCeL London between Monday 5th and Thursday 8th November and in order to cater for the expected increase in passenger numbers a revised service will be in operation of the … Continue reading →

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