Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Out and About 2025: Tyne and Wear Metro – new train on test

Posted on Sunday 4 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

There are currently probably double the reasons to go the Tyne and Wear Metro at the moment – on the one-hand you want to see the new trains which are gradually entering service and then on the other you know … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Latest Supertram trackworks

Posted on Sunday 4 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

The May Day Bank Holiday weekend has seen the latest trackworks on the South Yorkshire Supertram network as the investment from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority to improve the system continues. This time they are attending to the track … Continue reading →

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NET tram involved in road vehicle collision

Posted on Sunday 4 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit services were suspended on much of the Clifton South line for over five hours on Friday 25th April following a collision between a road vehicle and a tram at Wilford Lane.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 4th May 2025

Posted on Sunday 4 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Its a Bank Holiday Bonus week of photos as we feature both the Isle of Man in April 2025 along with a look back into the archives of trams with Merseyside connections:

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Havering Council admit no funding available for trams

Posted on Saturday 3 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Back in 2023, Havering Council (East London including towns such as Romford and Hornchurch) launched what they called a vision for improving infrastructure – this included better transport links and at the time they said that they would like to … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: East Berlin 217 091-0

Posted on Saturday 3 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

For the month of May we are going east, and across the Berlin Wall, as we feature a small selection of photos taken in East Berlin during a visit in 1979. This was still very much during the Cold War … Continue reading →

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Seaton Boat Tram out to help celebrate VE Day

Posted on Saturday 3 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Seaton Tramway’s Blackpool Boat inspired tram – no. 4 in their fleet – is often one of the most elusive trams in the fleet with it not usually used on the normal timetable service. But to help celebrate the 80th … Continue reading →

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West Midlands Metro service changes: May 2025

Posted on Saturday 3 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

A few days ago the West Midlands Metro were saying how the best way to get to the Great Birmingham Run was by tram, and now they have confirmed that if you do use the tram you won’t be able … Continue reading →

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Full details announced for Manx Heritage Transport Festival 2025

Posted on Friday 2 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Put the dates in your diary! The Manx Heritage Transport Festival 2025 will take place between Tuesday 22nd and Sunday 27th July, and once again organisers have come up with a varied programme which will encompass the Manx Electric Railway, … Continue reading →

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Booking now open for Coventry Very Light Rail demonstration runs

Posted on Friday 2 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Now is your chance to grab the chance to be one of the first to experience the Coventry Very Light Rail demonstration line this May and June with free tickets now available online. There are only 11 dates available (or … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manx Electric Railway 26

Posted on Friday 2 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

This is another edition of “Picture in Time” as we feature a tram in action on the Isle of Man.

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In Pictures: Old school tram output at Carlton Colville

Posted on Thursday 1 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

In recent years we’ve been spoilt with the number of new trams which have ended up at the East Anglia Transport Museum, such as Sheffield 513 and most recently Blackpool 634, but we shouldn’t forget those trams which have stalwarts … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon! Brighton Tram 53 Society Open Weekend

Posted on Thursday 1 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Looking for something to do over the weekend of Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May? Well if you’re in the south of England the weekend will provide you with an opportunity to visit the last Brighton Corporation Tramways passenger tram … Continue reading →

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Award for Metro tunnel rail replacement works

Posted on Thursday 1 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

The project to replace tracks in the tunnels under Newcastle City Centre has won a second award (following success at the Global Light Rail Awards last year) with the latest recognition coming at the Spotlight Rail Awards. Nexus and Smartrax … Continue reading →

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TfGM launch procurement for new Metrolink operating and maintenance contract

Posted on Wednesday 30 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

Transport for Greater Manchester have started the process of finding the next company who will operate and maintain the Metrolink tram network. Whilst the current contract with KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) still has a couple of years left (due to expire … Continue reading →

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New Metro trains start to return to service

Posted on Wednesday 30 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

The fleet of new Metro trains have started to carry passengers again following their temporary removal from service last week. The first unit returned to service again during the afternoon of Wednesday 30th April having not been used since the … Continue reading →

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West Midlands Metro encourage people to use the tram for Great Birmingham Run

Posted on Wednesday 30 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

Article updated 01/05/2025 following a change to the news article from West Midlands Metro where they changed the frequency of the service to standard Sunday timings. With the West Midlands Metro being an official transport partner of the Great Birmingham … Continue reading →

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A trip to… Luas

Posted on Tuesday 29 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

In this article we feature a small selection of photos taken on Ireland’s only operating tramway – Luas in Dublin. A major success story, this network first opened in 2004 and since then has seen not only extensions built but … Continue reading →

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Metrolink service changes after city centre power loss

Posted on Tuesday 29 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

Article updated 30/04/2025 Manchester Metrolink services haven’t had a great day after an issue with the overhead at Deansgate-Castlefield. Originally described as the loss of power, it was later confirmed that 3132 lost its pantograph leading to the problems. No … Continue reading →

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Metro performance continues to stay above 80%

Posted on Tuesday 29 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

Whilst the big news from the Tyne and Wear Metro continues to be the withdrawal of all the fully commissioned new trains for operational issues, there is still a network to run and the latest performance posters had at least … Continue reading →

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