Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Lost Trams 1: Nottingham 112

Posted on Saturday 19 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

We have recently been contacted by someone whose father has an old tram in their garden and as they included some photos of the tram what better excuse than to start a new occasional series on these pages – Lost … Continue reading →

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Tramlink 2548 returns to fleet livery

Posted on Saturday 19 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

After approximately six weeks carrying a bright and pink vinyl wrap advert for Magnum Infinity, London Tramlink’s 2548 has returned to fleet livery. The tram was last seen in its advert on Saturday 12th May but by Tuesday 15th May … Continue reading →

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Trams start testing to Oldham Mumps

Posted on Saturday 19 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Trams are now testing on the Manchester Metrolink extension through to Oldham Mumps with a start of passenger services on this much delayed line now seemingly approaching. As well as trams running through to the temporary Oldham Mumps stop progress … Continue reading →

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More progress on Mitcham double tracking

Posted on Saturday 19 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

The weekend of 12th and 13th May saw another closure of Tramlink between Mitcham and Mitcham Junction to allow further progress to be made on the double tracking of this stretch of line.  As last time a tram service was … Continue reading →

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Another T68 breakdown causes Metrolink delays

Posted on Saturday 19 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Unfortunately the past week has seen another pair of T68s fail in Manchester City Centre causing further delays on the Metrolink network. This time the incident happened at approximately 1530 and involved 1008 (for the second week in a row) … Continue reading →

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Melbourne tram bosses visit Nottingham to share knowledge

Posted on Saturday 19 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Senior executives from the Melbourne tram network have recently visited Nottingham to swap ideas and discuss ways of enhancing services on both networks. Whilst in the UK the executives also praised Nottingham Express Transit for the cleanliness of their trams … Continue reading →

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Midland Metro service alterations on Sundays in May and June

Posted on Saturday 19 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Essential ground maintenance works are to be undertaken between The Crescent and Priestfield tramstops on four Sundays in late May and early June. This means that between the start of service and 1800 no service will run on Midland Metro … Continue reading →

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Lesley Hinds named new Transport Convener in Edinburgh

Posted on Saturday 19 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Following the recent Council elections in Edinburgh and the Liberal Democrats losing power it has been necessary for a new Transport Convener to be announced. With the Scottish National Party and Labour Party now in coalition the person charged with … Continue reading →

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Mobility scooter changes for Supertram

Posted on Saturday 19 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Following recent damage caused to trams Stagecoach Supertram have announced a new policy on the use of mobility scooters on board any of their trams. As a result only passengers who hold a “Local Bus Scooter Permit” will be allowed … Continue reading →

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E.ON selected to supply energy for Nottingham Express Transit

Posted on Saturday 19 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

E.ON have been selected to supply power requirements across the entire Nottingham Express Transit network and related premises. The three year deal has been signed between E.ON and Tramlink Nottingham as the consortium seek to honour their commitment to use … Continue reading →

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Woman suffers severe injuries after being hit by tram

Posted on Saturday 19 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

A 28 year old woman has to be airlifted to hospital after becoming trapped under a tram at Sandilands on the London Tramlink network during the morning of Wednesday 16th May. It has not been revealed as to what happened … Continue reading →

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Tram-train pilot between Sheffield and Rotherham given the green light

Posted on Thursday 17 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

The Department for Transport have given the green light for the introduction of tram-trains between Sheffield and Rotherham. This is a pilot scheme for tram-trains in the UK to see whether they can as much of a success here as … Continue reading →

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1004 becomes second Metrolink T68 to be withdrawn

Posted on Thursday 17 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

1004 has become the second of the T68 trams on Manchester Metrolink to be withdrawn from service following on from 1011.  1004 last ran in service during the evening of Wednesday 16th May when it was paired with 1016 on … Continue reading →

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Designs revealed for new Nottingham trams

Posted on Saturday 12 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

As expected it has been confirmed that the fleet of new trams for the extended Nottingham Express Transit system will be constructed by Alstom – part of the Tramlink Nottingham consortium – in Barcelona. The trams will be first Citadis … Continue reading →

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Metrolink delays after attempted cable theft at Cornbrook

Posted on Saturday 12 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

There were further major delays on Manchester Metrolink on Monday 9th May after an attempted cable theft at Cornbrook. It was reported that a group of vandals were attempting to steal the copper cables on Cornbrook Viaduct at around 0300 … Continue reading →

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Details unveiled for 2012 Manx Heritage Transport Festival

Posted on Saturday 12 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Isle of Man Transport have unveiled details of the events due to take place between 25th and 29th July as part of the Manx Heritage Transport Festival 2012. As usual this event will include most forms of transport on the … Continue reading →

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Another broken down tram causes Metrolink delays

Posted on Saturday 12 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Friday 4th May saw another broken down T68 causing delays in Manchester City Centre as the ongoing problems with the older vehicles makes headlines in the City.  This time the guilty parties were 1008+1005 which were running as a coupled … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Supertram Engineering Works at Shalesmoor

Posted on Saturday 12 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

On Sunday 6th and Monday 7th May further engineering works were undertaken on Stagecoach Supertram. This time the work concentrated on the curve on the outbound track just beyond the Shalesmoor tramstop. For the first time the replacement bus service … Continue reading →

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Metrolink construction work moves into Rochdale Town Centre

Posted on Saturday 12 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Work to build the Metrolink extension in Rochdale Town Centre is continuing from this week with the closure of part of Drake Street. The section of Drake Street between Walter Street and Smith Street was closed to traffic from Tuesday … Continue reading →

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All change in Edinburgh as Labour and SNP coalition takes control of Council

Posted on Saturday 12 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Following the recent elections the City of Edinburgh Council will now be in the hands of a Labour/Scottish Nationalist Party coalition with the Liberal Democrats the big losers. As a result in this shift of power all hopes of extending … Continue reading →

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