Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Phased introduction of new Tyne and Wear Metro trains continues

Posted on Tuesday 14 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

Shortly before Christmas there was an early present for Nexus and the Tyne and Wear Metro when the first of the (eventually) 46 new trains entered service. Since then, and with a break for Christmas, the phased introduction of the … Continue reading →

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LRSSB launch Safety Governance guidance

Posted on Tuesday 14 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

As promised in their new year’s message, the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board have kicked off 2025 in their continued quest to help operators run their systems as safely as possible. New Safety Governance Guidance has recently been published … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Trams enjoys another record-breaking year

Posted on Monday 13 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

More passengers than ever before travelled on the Edinburgh Trams system in 2024 according to new figures released by the tram operator. 2024 was the first full year of the Newhaven extension which helped to increase the figures with the … Continue reading →

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West Midlands Metro Engineering Works: Sunday 19th January 2025

Posted on Monday 13 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

There will be changes to the tram service on the West Midlands Metro during the morning and early afternoon of Sunday 19th January 2025, with work set to take place joining the current Birmingham-Wolverhampton line with the forthcoming Black Country … Continue reading →

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Trams &: Blackpool 167 & coach

Posted on Monday 13 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

Another edition of “Trams &” as we head to Crich.

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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: Brantingham Road

Posted on Sunday 12 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

“Manchester Metrolink Then & Now” time again as we continue our look at the network before or during construction and after trams started to run.

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3117 returns to fleet livery in Manchester

Posted on Sunday 12 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

No new adverts for 2025 just yet in Manchester but there is an advert removal to report on – with 3117 now back in the standard Metrolink fleet livery of yellow and silver with its distinctive spots.

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One broken rail fixed as another fault is found in Sheffield

Posted on Sunday 12 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

Firstly, the good news is that the broken rail on West Street in Sheffield City Centre has been fixed allowing tram services to run to Middlewood and Main Bridge again. But on the flip side of the coin there is … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 12th January 2025

Posted on Sunday 12 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

This week we bring you photos from last year at the Crich Tramway Village:

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2024 a record breaking year for East Anglia Transport Museum

Posted on Saturday 11 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

Not only did the East Anglia Transport Museum have cause to celebrate after walking away with three awards at the British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2024 contest but even more importantly they were also able to look back … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Frankfurt 003

Posted on Saturday 11 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

We continue with “Around the World in Trams” from Frankfurt, Germany.

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Special Events coming up in 2025 at Crich

Posted on Saturday 11 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

2025 looks set to be another busy year at the Crich Tramway Village, home of the National Tramway Museum, with the usual mix of normal operating days and special events.

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Van and tram collide on NET

Posted on Saturday 11 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

A white van and Nottingham Express Transit 225 were involved in a collision close to University Boulevard tramstop on Tuesday 7th January just before 1830. Nottinghamshire Police have launched an investigation into the accident to ascertain what happened.

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Coventry Very Light Rail trial to run in 2025

Posted on Friday 10 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

The first Coventry Very Light Rail vehicle looks set to operate in the city centre this year with plans to construct a 220 metre track along Greyfriars Road and Queen Victoria Road due to be approved by the Council’s Cabinet.

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Supertram disruption continues

Posted on Friday 10 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

As we reported last night, there are currently no trams operating beyond Cathedral to either Malin Bridge and Middlewood following the identification of a track fault at West Street. It has now been confirmed that this disruption is likely to … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Chesterfield 8

Posted on Friday 10 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

Another photo from Crich in 1982 in “Picture in Time”.

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In Pictures: Car causes delays for West Midlands Metro

Posted on Thursday 9 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro services along Bilston Road in Wolverhampton were hit by delays on Sunday 29th December after a badly parked car blocked the tracks adjacent to the retail park. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of both tramway staff and … Continue reading →

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Supertram services impacted by track fault

Posted on Thursday 9 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

There are currently no South Yorkshire Supertram services beyond Cathedral to either Middlewood or Malin Bridge after a track fault was identified at West Street.

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Nottingham Express Transit Engineering Works: Sunday 26th January 2025

Posted on Thursday 9 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

No trams will run between Wilkinson Street and The Forest on Sunday 26th January 2025 to allow for essential repair works to take place. Nottingham Express Transit will be operating replacement buses between the two stops to ensure people are … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: South Yorkshire Supertram operating in the snow

Posted on Wednesday 8 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

Following on from our collection of photos showing Manchester Metrolink in the snow we head east over the Pennines to see some more images of trams and the snow, this time from the South Yorkshire Supertram system. Photos were again … Continue reading →

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