Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: Blackpool 011 gets a new advert

Posted on Thursday 11 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Tramway Flexity2 011 is onto its third all over advert with it having received vinyls for Tenpin – which has just opened on Festival Leisure Park on Rigby Road.

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Whitley Bay Metro station footbridge reopens

Posted on Thursday 11 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

The historic footbridge at the Grade II listed Whitley Bay Tyne and Wear Metro station has been reopened to the public following major restoration work. It was used for the first time since its painstaking restoration on Monday 8th June … Continue reading →

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Seaton Tramway launch tickets for the Moomin Summer Adventure

Posted on Thursday 11 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

The latest themed family experience on the Seaton Tramway is coming in August and tickets for the Moomin Summer Adventure have now been released. Taking place daily between 3rd and 9th August the event will see you take a Moomin-themed … Continue reading →

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Another delay for West Midlands Metro to Dudley

Posted on Wednesday 10 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

In the news that will probably come as a surprise to absolutely no-one, the opening of the first stage of the West Midlands Metro Black Country line extension is set to be delayed. The end of August 2026 date will … Continue reading →

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Consultation opens on DLR Thamesmead extension

Posted on Wednesday 10 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

A new public consultation is now underway on Transport for London’s plans to extend the Docklands Light Railway from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside. This latest consultation now has more detailed information, including station designs, construction plans and … Continue reading →

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Extra trams to run for first Murrayfield concert of the summer

Posted on Wednesday 10 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

Zach Bryan will be appearing at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium on Sunday 14th June – the first in a series of summer concerts at the venue this year – and to help those travelling to see the American country singer … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool Marton VAMBAC 11 returns to service

Posted on Tuesday 9 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

The East Anglia Transport Museum have a fifth tram to call upon in service now following the first use of Blackpool Marton VAMBAC 11 for this season on Sunday 31st May 2026.

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In Pictures: Supertram platforms start to get identified

Posted on Tuesday 9 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

Its one of the quirks of many tram systems in the UK in that platforms aren’t really identified, except to say northbound/southbound or “trams to x”. Of course that’s not a hard and fast rule and there are some notable … Continue reading →

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UKTram strengthen relationships across the transport sector

Posted on Tuesday 9 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

James Hammett, UKTram Managing Director, recently attended the Rail Forum Parliamentary Reception at the House of Commons. Although much of the event was dedicated on the future of Great British Railways, the opportunity was taken for UKTram to strengthen their … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Two new adverts on Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Monday 8 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

The past week has seen another couple of new adverts appear on trams in Edinburgh with both 252 and 259 receiving new full vinyl wraps. The two advertisers on the trams are the Scotland national football team and Graham’s Family … Continue reading →

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Seaton Tramway May mileage sees 9 lead the way

Posted on Monday 8 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

The end of another month and the latest Seaton Tramway newsletter tells us once again which trams had been used in service over the previous month. And this time its 9 which was used the month with the tram which … Continue reading →

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Old(er) and New – West Midlands Metro: Bilston Central

Posted on Monday 8 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

The last edition of this series of “Old(er) and New” once more takes a look at two images of trams on the West Midlands Metro at the same location. One is of the original fleet of T69 trams whilst the … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: National Tramway Museum – Blackpool 236

Posted on Sunday 7 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

As we continue our “Meet the Trams” series which is currently taking a slightly more detailed look at those trams which have run in service at the National Tramway Museum in 2026 we focus on Blackpool 236, which was first … Continue reading →

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Why take a car to your wedding when you take the Metro?!

Posted on Sunday 7 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

A Gateshead couple decided to travel in style to their recent wedding – on the Tyne and Wear Metro! They got the idea to swap the traditional wedding car for the Metro after being inspired by a recent trend in … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Transport axe dog fares

Posted on Sunday 7 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

You will be able to take your dog on board Blackpool Transport’s buses and trams for free as from Monday 1st June 2026 following the decision to remove the long-standing £1 fare for man’s best friend.

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Supertram staff to tackle the Three Peaks Challenge

Posted on Sunday 7 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

Three colleagues who work for South Yorkshire Supertram are taking on the National Three Peaks Challenge in June. They will be raising money for Andy Man’s Club, a charity that provides free peer-to-peer support groups across the UK.

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In Pictures: TfW enter final stages for tram-train introduction

Posted on Saturday 6 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

We seem to have been waiting a very long time, but it seems the end is finally in sight of the introduction into service of the Stadler Citylink Tram-Trains in South Wales. Transport for Wales have confirmed that they are … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Warsaw 1388+1389

Posted on Saturday 6 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

“Around the World in Trams” returns to Europe as for the month of June we go to Poland and Warsaw to see some of the trams in operation there during 2023.

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Blackpool tram services forced to turn short after major building fire in Fleetwood

Posted on Saturday 6 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

Trams have been unable to run as far as Fleetwood Ferry since the evening of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 after a major fire in a building on Lord Street. Whilst services were initially only able to run as far as … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 6th June 2026

Posted on Saturday 6 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

This week photos comes from Sheffield:

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