Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Picture in Time: Manchester 765

Posted on Friday 18 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

We return to Heaton Park in 1980 for another look at Manchester 765.

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In Pictures: Trams return to Fleetwood Ferry

Posted on Thursday 17 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 12th September saw the return of a tram service along the streets of Fleetwood to Fleetwood Ferry – the first time they have been able to run that far since 3rd June. A major fire in a building along … Continue reading →

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Tidying up the Tyne and Wear Metro scrappings

Posted on Thursday 17 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Since we last reported on the scrappings of redundant Tyne and Wear Metro units there has been one further move – which means there are only four remaining on the Metro network.

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New control room opens on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Thursday 17 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

A new state-of-the-art Operational Control Centre has opened at Wednesbury Depot on the West Midlands Metro network. This is the latest milestone in the expansion of the network and comes ahead of the next extension due to open as far … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 3065 returns to service on Metrolink

Posted on Wednesday 16 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink M5000 3065 has become the latest long-term absentee to return to service with it being used (albeit briefly) on Saturday 5th September 2026 for the first time in 18 months.

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11 runs the most at Seaton in August

Posted on Wednesday 16 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

The main summer operating season at the Seaton Tramway has now come to an end and as September starts the Yellow timetable will return on weekdays which will see the trams get an extra hour off every evening as it … Continue reading →

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Next cohort of apprentices start at Nexus

Posted on Wednesday 16 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Ten new apprentices have started their careers with Nexus as part of the ongoing apprenticeship scheme run by the company. They are all embarking on a four year Engineering Maintenance Technician apprenticeship having been chosen from over 500 applications.

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In Pictures: Blackpool 645 launched as Crich’s new access tram

Posted on Tuesday 15 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 12th September 2026 was a momentous day at the National Tramway Museum as Blackpool Centenary 645 had its official launch following its conversion into a new Access Tram. While it may not be a full blown restoration to original … Continue reading →

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UKTram submit response to Mass Transit Taskforce

Posted on Tuesday 15 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Earlier this year the UK government announced the creation of a Mass Transit Taskforce and so far the group has been collecting evidence from various stakeholders across the country. One such stakeholder is UKTram who have confirmed they have submitted … Continue reading →

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New strategy launched to tackle anti-social behaviour across Northumbria

Posted on Tuesday 15 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

A new strategy has been launched to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour on public transport, including local bus, Metro and rail networks.

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Another Stadler train into service on the Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Monday 14 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

555 023 has become the latest of the new Tyne and Wear Metro trains to enter service with it being noted in service on Tuesday 8th September 2026. This leaves just the two to enter service!

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East Anglia Transport Museum to hold Festival of Transport

Posted on Monday 14 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

The last weekend in September has traditionally been when the East Anglia Transport Museum hold their biggest special event of the year. For many years this was their Trolleybus Weekend but 2025 saw a change with a London Event taking … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop London Trams: Central Croydon – Reeves Corner

Posted on Monday 14 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

We have one final stop in Central Croydon to feature in “Stop by Stop” as our journey on London Trams continues. That stop is Reeves Corner.

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: Great Orme Tramway – 6

Posted on Sunday 13 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

It is time for another edition of “Meet the Trams” as this time we take a look at the first of the upper section trams on the Great Orme Tramway. That is no. 6.

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Pets set to be welcomed on Luas services

Posted on Sunday 13 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Well-behaved pets look set to be welcomed on board Luas services following a recent consultation by the National Transport Authority. The results of this consultation have now been released with the next step set to be the NTA working with … Continue reading →

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NET to hold recruitment day

Posted on Sunday 13 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit are to hold a recruitment day on Tuesday 15th September as they look to provide local residents the chance to discover what a career in light rail could offer them.

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West Midlands Metro launch “Metro Moments”

Posted on Sunday 13 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Whilst for most the West Midlands Metro is a simple way to get work, school or for a day out, it has played a leading role in people’s lives. As part of a new community initiative – to be known … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Transport confirm their commitment to heritage trams

Posted on Saturday 12 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

After the various reports online at the start of September about the future of heritage tram operation in Blackpool, Blackpool Transport have now affirmed their commitment in a new press release. Whilst much in the release has been covered in … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Milan 4732

Posted on Saturday 12 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

This is another edition of “Around the World in Trams” as we take a look at a tram operating in the Italian city of Milan.

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Increase in fares on Luas from January 2027

Posted on Saturday 12 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

The National Transport Authority (NTA) have announced a series of changes to the national fare structure for Public Service Obligation (PSO) services across Ireland, including services on Dublin’s Luas network. The new structure will be introduced from January 2027 and … Continue reading →

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