Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: 3061 receives latest advert in Manchester

Posted on Wednesday 16 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink M5000 3061 has become the latest tram on the network to carry advertising vinyls with a new design applied for Allied World. This marks a return to advertising for the tram having lost its last wrap in December … Continue reading →

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RailAdventure UK to drive Coventry Very Light Rail demonstration line

Posted on Wednesday 16 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

Coventry City Council have confirmed that they have contracted RailAdventure UK to drive the Very Light Rail vehicle on the city centre demonstration line when it starts operating this summer. The tests are set to get underway during May and … Continue reading →

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AI technology to improve tram crossing safety project moves forward

Posted on Wednesday 16 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

A project that is embracing AI technology to improve safety at tramway crossings is to move forward to the next stage of development as part of a partnership between the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) and Starling Technologies.

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Two more new trains arrive for Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Tuesday 15 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

555 010 and 555 011 have become the sixteenth and seventeenth of the new trains being built for the Tyne and Wear Metro to arrive in northeast England. The two trains came exactly the same way as the previous fifteen … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Llandudno & Colwyn Bay 7 out again

Posted on Tuesday 15 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 5th April marked the latest occasion that Llandudno and Colwyn Bay Electric Railway 7 made a public appearance. This was an additional run for the one-time Bournemouth 126 and saw it “run” between Penrhyn Bay and West Shore Llandudno … Continue reading →

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More Metrolink improvement works to come

Posted on Tuesday 15 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

There may currently be major renewal works taking place on the Manchester Metrolink network affecting services running via Market Street and Shudehill (which continue until Wednesday 23rd April) but that is just one part of the major investment to be … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More from Beamish as trams return to service

Posted on Monday 14 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

As we reported earlier this month, trams are now running again at Beamish following the conclusion of the trackworks in the 1900s Town (alongside other infrastructure works on the overhead). Wednesday 2nd April was the first day back for the … Continue reading →

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West Midlands Metro to trial discount on tram travel to Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital

Posted on Monday 14 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

For a two month period, starting from 10th April, hospital staff, patients and their families will be able to enjoy at least a 12% discount on tram travel when going to the Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital, which is just … Continue reading →

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Old(er) and New – Manchester Metrolink: Piccadilly Gardens

Posted on Monday 14 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

“Old(er) and New” moves on to a third (and probably final) system for the next few weeks as we take a look at Manchester Metrolink. The idea of the series remains the same – we take a look at an … Continue reading →

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Trams &: Manchester Metrolink 3115 & train

Posted on Sunday 13 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

We take another look at a tram and another form of transport in this edition of “Trams &”.

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In Pictures: Trolley woes for MER Tunnel Car 5

Posted on Sunday 13 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

Occasionally things don’t quite go according to plan on tramways across the British Isles and that was the case on Thursday 10th April for the Manx Electric Railway with the final departure of the day from Ramsey suffering and ending … Continue reading →

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Cutty Sark DLR station to close to solve ongoing escalator problems

Posted on Sunday 13 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

The DLR station at Cutty Sark – on the Lewisham line – will be closed to passengers from 31st May until spring 2026 to allow for the complex replacement of escalators. Four new state-of-the-art and more energy-efficient escalators will be … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 13th April 2025

Posted on Sunday 13 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

This week its time for Part 2 of our collection from Manchester Metrolink in mid-March:

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In Pictures: More trams come and go on the West Midlands Metro

Posted on Saturday 12 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

Ah, where would we be without the constant movement of West Midlands Metro trams? Its certainly a way to keep everyone on their toes as trams seem regularly go for road tips, whether that be to Dudley for repairs or … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Riga 30362

Posted on Saturday 12 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

Today’s “Around the World in Trams” continues its look at trams running in Riga.

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Seaton 10 tops the mileage charts for March

Posted on Saturday 12 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

As we’ve entered April its time to look back at March and see which trams were out on the tracks at the Seaton Tramway during the month, courtesy of the monthly update newsletter the tramway produces and sends to subscribers.

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Extra Edinburgh Trams services to run for Terminal V

Posted on Saturday 12 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams will be running extra services for music fans heading to Terminal V, a techno music event taking place at the Royal Highland Centre over the Easter weekend. The event features a fantastic line-up of artists including Brutalismus 3000, … Continue reading →

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An update from the Isle of Man

Posted on Friday 11 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

All three tramways on the Isle of Man are now operating for their 2025 seasons with the Snaefell Mountain Railway (30th March) and Douglas Bay Horse Tramway (3rd April) joining the Manx Electric Railway which, as we reported previously got … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams north-south extension consultation delayed

Posted on Friday 11 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

You’ll have to wait a bit longer to hear more about the plans to extend the Edinburgh Trams system further as the public consultation over the north-south line between Granton and the Bioquarter has been delayed again. It had previously … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manx Electric Railway 5

Posted on Friday 11 April 2025 by Gareth Prior

Its time for “Picture in Time” again and we stay on the Isle of Man.

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