Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams help to support Mission Christmas

Posted on Thursday 19 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams staff have once again shown their support for charity as they help to bring hope to children by supporting the biggest Christmas gift appeal in the UK. Since the start of December, colleagues at the tram company have … Continue reading →

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Out and About: West Midlands Metro – an evening in September 2024

Posted on Thursday 19 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Today “Out and About” is out in the evening on the West Midlands Metro for some more shots.

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Metro’s first new train carries its first passengers!

Posted on Wednesday 18 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Nexus have been promising for the past few months that the first of the new fleet of trains being built for the network by Stadler in Switzerland would enter service before the end of 2024 – and it’s a promise … Continue reading →

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Supertram ticket prices to increase from 1st January 2025

Posted on Wednesday 18 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

You’ll need to dig deeper into your pockets to travel on the South Yorkshire Supertram network from 1st January 2025 with confirmation that fares will be increasing, including the removal of the Mayoral Combined Authority funded cap on single fares.

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UKTram make two new board appointments

Posted on Wednesday 18 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Nicola Small and Steve Mabey have been elected as non-executive directors of UKTram as the organisation looks to further enhance their position as a driving force behind the growth in light rail. They were appointed at UKTram’s recent annual general … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Blackpool Tramway – split service August 2024

Posted on Wednesday 18 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

“Out and About” time again and we feature the Blackpool Tramway on Illumination switch-on night.

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In Pictures: Ride the Lights returns at East Anglia Transport Museum

Posted on Tuesday 17 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Once again, weekends in December up until Christmas have seen the East Anglia Transport Museum throw open their doors again for “Ride the Lights”. This provides one of the few opportunities in their operating season where you can enjoy the … Continue reading →

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West Midlands Metro announce Christmas giveaway!

Posted on Tuesday 17 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Regular travellers on the West Midlands Metro are being given the chance to win free travel and exclusive merchandise as part of a special Christmas giveaway.

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams – August 2024

Posted on Tuesday 17 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Shall we have another edition of “Out and About”? Edinburgh is the location for us this time.

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro 35 back in regular use

Posted on Monday 16 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

With a fleet of 42 trams – albeit with several either out of service long-term or away for off-site storage – there are some vehicles on the West Midlands Metro network which don’t get seen in service on a regular … Continue reading →

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Increased wait times for Metro services after Gateshead flyover closure

Posted on Monday 16 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Passengers travelling on Tyne and Wear Metro services are being warned of increased journey times and longer wait for the next train after a speed restriction was implemented following the closure of the Gateshead flyover on Friday 13th December.

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Trams &: Manx Electric Railway 7, 1 & car

Posted on Monday 16 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Across to the Isle of Man for this edition of “Trams &”.

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Out and About: Great Orme Tramway – July 2024

Posted on Monday 16 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

A tramway not often featured on these pages is the Great Orme Tramway which runs from the town of Llandudno up to the Great Orme in two sections. In this “Out and About” we try and remedy that a little … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: Stretford

Posted on Sunday 15 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Its “Manchester Metrolink Then & Now” time again.

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Trams being discussed for Bath and Bristol once again

Posted on Sunday 15 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

It’s a subject which often comes up – could Bath and Bristol be home to a tram system once again? And then often soon after nothing happens as other priorities come up and its decided the plans would be too … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: South Yorkshire Supertram 112

Posted on Sunday 15 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

We look at a tram “15 Years Apart” today and this time we’re off to Sheffield.

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Out and About: Manchester Metrolink – August 2024

Posted on Sunday 15 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

“Out and About” time again as we head into Manchester City Centre to see some of the trams in operation during some summer trackworks.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 15th December 2024

Posted on Sunday 15 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro is the location for this week’s set of photos – taken during 2023 and 2024.

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In Pictures: 255 shows the joy of shortbread at Christmas!

Posted on Saturday 14 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

The latest advert change in Edinburgh has seen 255 lose a full wrap as RBS supported Team GB ahead of the Paris Olympics in favour of a partial advert for Walker’s Shortbread – encouraging everyone to share the joy of … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Tallin 97

Posted on Saturday 14 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

We are off to Tallin in Estonia again for this next edition of “Around the World in Trams”.

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