Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams 267 receives Edinburgh Festival adverts

Posted on Thursday 10 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

For the second year in a row the tram which had advertised the Royal Highland Show has seen those adverts by some for the Edinburgh Festival. Whereas last year it was 257 which swapped adverts to the Edinburgh International Book … Continue reading →

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Special Liam Gallagher announcements as Manchester prepares for Oasis concerts

Posted on Thursday 10 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

The time is almost here as Oasis comeback tour returns home with a series of concerts taking place at Heaton Park. And as well as a special transport plan in place by TfGM, there will be a series of four … Continue reading →

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Operation Coastwatch back to tackle anti-social behaviour in North Tyneside

Posted on Thursday 10 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

A joint scheme between Northumbria Police, North Tyneside Council and Tyne and Wear Metro operator Nexus is returning for the summer to help tackle anti-social behaviour on the North Tyneside coast. Operational Coastwatch has been used for a number of … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3102 receives Bohomoon adverts

Posted on Wednesday 9 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

After a little over three months Manchester Metrolink 3102 has received a new advert with jewellery retailer Bohomoon taking out a new contract to advertise on the tram.

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555 008 enters service on the Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Wednesday 9 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

555 008 has become the latest of the new Stadler trains to have entered service on the Tyne and Wear Metro. Having been used on testing and driver training it was cleared for passenger use in June and formed its … Continue reading →

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Missed out on The Blackpool Conduit Tramway book? Get your bids in on ebay now!

Posted on Wednesday 9 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Tram books by Brian Turner always quickly fly off the shelf leaving many people disappointed that they haven’t been able to secure a copy. But if you were unlucky in getting a copy of the 2023 title The Blackpool Conduit … Continue reading →

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More details announced for planned return of Blackpool’s heritage trams

Posted on Tuesday 8 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Transport have released more details of their plans to return heritage trams to the Prom with the aim still being that they will be back in time for October Half-Term when the Lightpool Festival takes place.

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BCIMO goes into administration

Posted on Tuesday 8 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO), the operators of Dudley’s Very Light Rail Innovation Centre, have gone into administration it has been confirmed. A not for profit organisation, the appointed administrators, RSM UK, said that the company had been hit … Continue reading →

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More engineering works for Metrolink in August

Posted on Tuesday 8 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

As part of the continued investment in maintaining and improving the Manchester Metrolink another week long line closure has been announced for early August. This time the work will be taking place at Pomona and on the Eccles line which … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Lucie works at Beamish

Posted on Monday 7 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

As was reported last month, Beamish currently has an unexpected and unusual visitor – Lucie, a steam train engine which originally operated in Belgium. Having already been seen at other railways and museums in the northeast it arrived at Beamish … Continue reading →

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Tyne and Wear Metro August line closure

Posted on Monday 7 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

No services will run between Hebburn and South Shields on the Tyne and Wear Metro for five days during August to allow the installation of new overhead wires, as part of the continued investment in maintaining and upgrading the network’s … Continue reading →

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Side by Side: Cardiff 131 & Sheffield 330

Posted on Monday 7 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

We start a new photographic series today with a new theme: “Side by Side”. The concept of this theme is simple, it will feature photos of trams side-by-side (yes we are struggling for new themes, but you try coming up … Continue reading →

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Out and About 2025: Manchester Metrolink adverts – June 2025

Posted on Sunday 6 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Another edition of “Out and About” and this time we head to Manchester Metrolink to see some of the adverts visible in the early part of June 2025.

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In Pictures: The Armley Corporation Tramways arrive at Beamish

Posted on Sunday 6 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Over the years Beamish has been a regular location for filming. Whether it be the latest drama or a documentary, film crews have enjoyed the period setting which is ideal to give their production a bit more realism. Much of … Continue reading →

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Crich set to be invaded by dinosaurs!

Posted on Sunday 6 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

If you head to the Crich Tramway Village on Saturday 19th July 2025 don’t be alarmed if you see some strange creatures around the place as its their annual Dinosaur Day! This event has proved to be popular for the … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 6th July 2025

Posted on Sunday 6 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

We return with another main site update and photos come from Coventry Very Light Rail:

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro 51 gets new adverts for University of Wolverhampton

Posted on Saturday 5 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

The relationship between the West Midlands Metro and local universities has been strengthened with a third different institution taking out an advert on a tram on the network. The latest tram to receive advertising vinyls is 51 and its now … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Prague 7000

Posted on Saturday 5 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

“Around the World in Trams” move on again for July and it’s a city which is well-known for trams – Prague in Czechia.

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UKTram Owners and Authorities Group welcome new Chair and Vice Chair

Posted on Saturday 5 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

Authorities Group, and this group has recently announced a new Chair and Vice Chair as it continues to drive forward key priorities and collaboration across the sector.

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Bee Network announce transport plans for Oasis concerts

Posted on Saturday 5 July 2025 by Gareth Prior

You may have heard but this summer sees comeback concerts by Oasis at various places across the UK. This will include both Edinburgh and Manchester where trams will play a major role in transporting people to attend the gigs. To … Continue reading →

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