Author Archives: Gareth Prior

What’s New on British Trams Online? 2nd February 2025

Posted on Sunday 2 February 2025 by Gareth Prior

The start of a new month and more photos, this time we go back to July 2024 for some shots from Blackpool:

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In Pictures: Breitling return with a new advert on Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2025 by Gareth Prior

It must be Six Nations time again! For the third year in a succession Breitling – who are the official timetables of the rugby union championship – have taken out a contract for a full vinyl wrap advert on a … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Oslo 103

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2025 by Gareth Prior

Another location change for “Around the World in Trams” as we return to the Norwegian capital city of Oslo.

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More award nominations for Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2025 by Gareth Prior

The Edinburgh Trams system is no stranger to winning awards and they could be walking away with more accolades at the end of February following a couple of nominations at the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Awards. Described as Edinburgh’s top … Continue reading →

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London Trams Engineering Works: 15th to 23rd February 2025

Posted on Saturday 1 February 2025 by Gareth Prior

The first school holiday of the year is incoming, and as it often does it comes along with engineering works on London Trams with the central Croydon section of the network being closed for an extended period of time.

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Nexus reveal plans for introduction of new trains

Posted on Friday 31 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

With the first two Stadler Tyne and Wear Metro trains having entered service at the end of 2024, the anticipation for the introduction of the remainder of the fleet has continued with questions of just when more may be seen … Continue reading →

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New tram simulator game out now!

Posted on Friday 31 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

Ever wanted to drive a tram or run your own tram system? Now’s your chance with the release of the new City Transport Simulator: Tram game.

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Picture in Time: Luas 3022

Posted on Friday 31 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

We return to Dublin for another image from Luas as “Picture in Time” continues.

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Work to return Aberdeen 11 to the rails progresses

Posted on Thursday 30 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

It may not be getting restored as a tram but work on returning Aberdeen Suburban Tramway Company 11 to the rails is continuing to make good progress at the Alford Valley Community Railway in Aberdeenshire.

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City of Edinburgh Council Transport Convener rejects calls for Bus Rapid Transit in lieu of trams

Posted on Thursday 30 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

Cllr Stephen Jenkinson, Transport Convener on the City of Edinburgh Council, has rejected calls for the city to introduce a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme instead of trams on the long hoped for North-South transport corridor between Granton and the … Continue reading →

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Nexus Pop App launches real-time Metro tracking

Posted on Thursday 30 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

Users of Nexus’ Pop App are now able to track the position of trains in real time on a new digital map thanks to an upgrade to the app which was launched on Wednesday 29th January. The new technology is … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: More works on the Black Country Line

Posted on Wednesday 29 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

It may still be January and the weather may not have exactly been clement but that has not stopped the Midland Metro Alliance from continuing to make more progress on the construction works for the Black Country Line which, let’s … Continue reading →

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LCC Tramway Posters to go on display

Posted on Wednesday 29 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

A collection of 40 historic London County Council Tramway posters are to go on display next month at the London Archives. This will be a rare chance to see some of the designs which were seen across the LCC network … Continue reading →

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Nexus on the lookout for more apprentices

Posted on Wednesday 29 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

Nexus are recruiting for eight new apprentices this year and will be holding a recruitment day for those interested this February. There are a variety of different roles available to suit different skills and this is the chance to find … Continue reading →

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Old tram tracks relaid in Bradford

Posted on Tuesday 28 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

Over the years we’ve become used to reporting on how this city has found some tram tracks under the road during works and removed them, or reburied them, ignoring the history of what they’ve discovered. But in Bradford it’s a … Continue reading →

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Another NET ticket offer for students

Posted on Tuesday 28 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

Students in Nottingham can enjoy cheaper travel on the trams until the end of this academic year thanks to two new offers which are available from now until Friday 28th February. The offers will allow students at school, university or … Continue reading →

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UKTram Light Rail Summit sets 2025 date and location

Posted on Tuesday 28 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

The annual UKTram Light Rail Summit will once again be taking place in Birmingham this year with the organisation announcing the date as 25th September.

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro in the wars

Posted on Monday 27 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

The opening few weeks of 2025 have seemingly seen the West Midlands Metro being used for target practice by various other road vehicles with a number of collisions having been reported. Most of these have been relatively minor but still … Continue reading →

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2025 Metrolink works to kick off at Weaste in February

Posted on Monday 27 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

Passengers who use Manchester Metrolink’s Eccles line are being urged to check before they travel next month as the first set of improvement works for 2025 get underway at Weaste. The work will be taking place between Saturday 1st and … Continue reading →

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Trams &: Blackpool 31 & bus

Posted on Monday 27 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

We have another edition of “Trams &” for you as we feature a picture from Beamish.

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