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Extra early morning Half Marathon trams for Supertram

Posted on Saturday 12 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

As a result of customer feedback, Stagecoach Supertram are going to run extra early morning services on Sunday 27th May for runners attending the Sheffield Half Marathon. With the race starting from the Don Valley Stadium extra trams will be … Continue reading →

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Preferred bidders named for Metro extension with work planned to start early 2013

Posted on Thursday 3 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Balfour Beatty – the UK’s largest infrastructure group – have been named as the preferred bidder to build the extension of Midland Metro through Birmingham City Centre between Snow Hill and New Street stations. At the same time as announcing … Continue reading →

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Over £11 million to be pumped into local Nottingham economy as result of NET Phase Two

Posted on Thursday 3 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Tramlink Nottingham – the consortium charged with constructing and operating the newly extended Nottingham Express Transit – have claimed that the local economy is going to benefit to the tune of £11 million as a result of the work. They … Continue reading →

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Over 4,000 people enjoy the Beamish Model Tramway Exhibition

Posted on Thursday 3 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Whilst a large number of visitors to Beamish, the Living Museum of the North were enjoying their full sized counterparts there was the first model tram exhibition for a number of years taking place on the third and fourth day … Continue reading →

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New joint bus and tram ticket to be launched in Nottingham

Posted on Thursday 3 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit have teamed up with local bus company Premiere Travel to offer a new ticket valid on both the tram and Premiere’s Red 8 bus service. The “Change to Tram” ticket will allow all-day travel on the tram … Continue reading →

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Civil engineers claim Edinburgh Tram project more out of control than ever

Posted on Thursday 3 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

A group of civil engineers have written to City of Edinburgh Council Chief Executive Sue Bruce warning her that in their opinion the project is even more out of control now than it was when tie were in charge. The … Continue reading →

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Judicial review launched to reverse Lauderdale Avenue crossing closure

Posted on Thursday 3 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Just when you thought residents and Councillors near to the Lauderdale Avenue crossing in Cleveleys had accepted the inevitable regarding its closure comes the news that they are now seeking a Judicial Review on actions leading up to the closure. … Continue reading →

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DLR services suspended after communications fault

Posted on Thursday 3 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

The complete Docklands Light Railway was suspended during the morning of Wednesday 2nd May following a communications failure. This meant that no services at all were able to operate whilst the problem was solved with passengers advised to find alternative … Continue reading →

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Lyme Bay Passport launched

Posted on Thursday 3 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Seaton Tramway have teamed up with two other local attractions – Pecorama and The Donkey Sanctuary – to launch a new initiative – The Lyme Bay Passport. This will include free entry tickets and restaurant treats to all three attractions … Continue reading →

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Sunday service for NET on Bank Holiday Monday

Posted on Thursday 3 May 2012 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit will be running a Sunday service on Bank Holiday Monday 7th May with trams in service until 2300.

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Centro formally sign contract with CAF for new trams

Posted on Saturday 28 April 2012 by Gareth Prior

There has been further progress on the expansion and improvement of Midland Metro this week with Centro and CAF formally signing contracts to provide up to 25 new trams. It had previously been announced that CAF were the preferred bidder … Continue reading →

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And then there were four! Variotram 2557 arrives in Croydon

Posted on Saturday 28 April 2012 by Gareth Prior

The fourth of the Variotrams for Tramlink arrived at Therapia Lane Depot on Thursday 26th April at 2100 before being unloaded the following morning. The arrival of 2557 means that there are just two of the initial six tram order … Continue reading →

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Further details revealed for Seaton Weekend Extravaganza in June

Posted on Saturday 28 April 2012 by Gareth Prior

The programme of events for the Trains, Trams and Buses Gala Weekend on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th June at the Seaton Tramway has now been revealed on their website. This event is a joint event between the tramway, the … Continue reading →

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More DLR Olympic test timetables to operate

Posted on Saturday 28 April 2012 by Gareth Prior

As part of the continued preparations for the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games the Docklands Light Railway will be running revised services on Saturday 5th, Saturday 19th and Sunday 27th May and Sunday 3rd June. These services have been … Continue reading →

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Another tram failure causes delays in Manchester

Posted on Saturday 28 April 2012 by Gareth Prior

Unfortunately Manchester Metrolink made the headlines in the Manchester Evening News again this week with another tram failing and causing large delays. The tram failed at Victoria at around 1230 and according to the MEN this led to delays on … Continue reading →

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Bank Holiday? Must mean more Supertram engineering works!

Posted on Saturday 28 April 2012 by Gareth Prior

It has been announced that this forthcoming May Day Bank Holiday will see further engineering works undertaken on Stagecoach Supertram to “ensure a smooth, safe and reliable ride for years to come.” This time the work will see track replacement … Continue reading →

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Amended Midland Metro service for May Day Bank Holiday

Posted on Saturday 28 April 2012 by Gareth Prior

Trams on Midland Metro will run to an amended service on Bank Holiday Monday 7th May. Services will run every 15 minutes starting from 0800 and finishing at 2300.

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Free Metrolink travel for Greater Manchester Marathon runners

Posted on Saturday 28 April 2012 by Gareth Prior

Following in the footsteps of the Docklands Light Railway and the London Marathon, it has been announced that all runners taking part in the Greater Manchester Marathon will be able to travel on Metrolink for free. The race takes place … Continue reading →

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Another milestone in NET Phase Two works

Posted on Sunday 22 April 2012 by Gareth Prior

Work has begun on constructing a new bridge over Nottingham railway station which will carry Phase Two of Nottingham Express Transit to Clifton via Wilford and Chilwell via Beeston. The first stage of work – which will see a pier … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Council claim trams could be running early!

Posted on Sunday 22 April 2012 by Gareth Prior

Just as well we aren’t uploading this story a few weeks ago or you probably wouldn’t believe us, but the City of Edinburgh Council are now claiming that the project is running ahead of schedule (well the revised, revised, revised … Continue reading →

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