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Trams &: Stagecoach Supertram 399 202 & train
In this edition of “Trams &” we take a trip to Rotherham.
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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Boat 602/227
We carry on with “15 Years Apart” today and its back to Blackpool for another couple of shots of the same tram in 2009 and 2024.
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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams – June, July and August 2024
We go “Out and About” in Edinburgh again for this latest article.
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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: St Werburgh’s Road
We continue our “Manchester Metrolink Then & Now” series with another pair of images.
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Seaton Tramway joins Railway 200 celebrations with New Year Whistle event
The Seaton Tramway have announced that they will be participating in the nationwide New Year Whistle Up event on 1st January 2025. This is the starting event of the Railway 200 events which is a year long commemoration of the … Continue reading
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15 Years Apart: Nottingham Express Transit 211
We’re back in Nottingham for this next entry into the 2024 edition of “15 Years Apart”.
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Metro drivers speak of pride as they put new train into service
Two long-serving drivers on the Tyne and Wear Metro have spoken of their pride in playing a key role on a historic day for the network as the first of the new Stadler trains entered service. Jon Doughty and Chris … Continue reading
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Out and About: Blackpool Tramway – Talbot Square August 2024
Blackpool is the location for this edition of “Out and About” as we’re in Talbot Square.
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What’s New on British Trams Online? 22nd December 2024
This week, for our final main site update of the year, we take a look back at what has been new in 2024 in another photo collection:
In Pictures: 17 back out on driver training and then swiftly into service
Another tram not seen out on the West Midlands Metro for a while has broken cover out of Wednesbury Depot again with 17 noted on driver training between Edgbaston Village and St Chad’s on Wednesday 18th December 2024. And it … Continue reading
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Around the World in Trams: Tallin 157
“Around the World in Trams” continues today with another view from Tallin.
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Latest Crich restoration revealed – and it doesn’t run on rails!
September 2024 will be well remembered at the Crich Tramway Village for marking the culmination of a ten year major restoration on London County Council 1 as it entered service for the first time in preservation. But just a few … Continue reading
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15 Years Apart: London County Council 1
Today “15 Years Apart” features a tram which has certainly undergone a transformation between 2009 and 2024!
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Choir sing onboard Supertram to bring Christmas cheer
Passengers travelling on the South Yorkshire Supertram network over the weekend of 14th and 15th December were treated to an onboard choir singing Christmas songs – classic and modern – to help bring not only festive cheer to all but … Continue reading
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In Pictures: Split service in Edinburgh
During the afternoon of Saturday 14th December, Edinburgh Trams were forced to operate a split service after a medical emergency between Haymarket and West End. This led to an unusual split service running – from Newhaven to Balfour Street and … Continue reading
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In Pictures: 3061 goes naked after losing advertising vinyls
Manchester Metrolink 3061 is back in standard fleet livery after the vinyls advertising clothing retailer asos were stripped in mid-December 2024. This was the second consecutive clothing advert the tram had carried with it previously having advertised 4th Arq.
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Picture in Time: Blackpool 167
“Picture in Time” moves on from the Blackpool Tramway again although in this edition we feature a tram which once plied its trade on that tramway but now calls Crich home.
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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams – Newhaven October 2024
We have another “Out and About” from Edinburgh for you today.
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Beamish Tramway to enjoy extended winter closure
It has been confirmed that the tramway at Beamish Museum will be closed throughout January, February and March 2025 to allow some essential maintenance to take place. This follows on from the temporary shortening of the route since the start … Continue reading
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Metro services suspended between Monument and Gateshead Stadium
Tyne and Wear Metro services have now been suspended between Monument and Gateshead Stadium following additional advice received by Nexus as a result of continued investigations into the safety concerns over the Gateshead flyover.
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