Category Archives: London Trams

Advert livery changes north and south

Posted on Friday 12 August 2016 by Gareth Prior

Both London Tramlink and Manchester Metrolink have seen some advertising livery changes in the past couple of weeks with the former seeing the application of a new vinyl wrap whilst in Manchester we won’t be thanking Crunchie any more!

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It must be August…Tramlink closures for track relaying

Posted on Friday 12 August 2016 by Gareth Prior

As has become tradition recently August has arrived and London Tramlink services through central Croydon have been suspended to allow for track replacement works to take place. The disruption started from late on Friday 5th August and will be continuing … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 26 June 2016 by Gareth Prior

Just  a small update for you this week but we do bring you two small Photo Galleries:

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Strikes ended in two capital cities

Posted on Monday 13 June 2016 by Gareth Prior

Positive news to report from both Dublin and London where proposed strikes have now been cancelled following new offers from management. Both Luas in Dublin and London Tramlink were involved in disputes over pay but recent fresh offers have now … Continue reading →

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Tram & light rail passenger numbers reach record levels

Posted on Tuesday 7 June 2016 by Gareth Prior

The tramways and light railways of England have never been so popular (well since records began in 1983, we would expect that in the heyday of the trams the number of passengers was much higher!) with record passenger numbers carried … Continue reading →

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Tramlink drivers to go on 48 hour strike

Posted on Tuesday 7 June 2016 by Gareth Prior

It has been confirmed that London Tramlink drivers will go on strike for 48 hours on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th June as the dispute over pay intensifies. As we previously reported ASLEF members voted in favour of going on … Continue reading →

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Extra Stadler trams for Tramlink

Posted on Thursday 2 June 2016 by Gareth Prior

It has been reported that Transport for London have exercised an option to order a further two Stadler Variobahn’s for the Tramlink network – bringing the total number of this type of tram to 12. The news was confirmed as … Continue reading →

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Tramlink to be added to Tube map

Posted on Friday 27 May 2016 by Gareth Prior

The next edition of the iconic Tube map is to include London Tramlink routes for the first time when it is released next month. The Docklands Light Railway, London Overground and even the Emirates Air Line have featured on the … Continue reading →

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Drivers vote for strike action on London Tramlink

Posted on Wednesday 25 May 2016 by Gareth Prior

It is disappointing to have to report that more drivers on a tram network have voted for strike action in a dispute over their pay with ASLEF members on London Tramlink in favour following a recent vote. Tram drivers are … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Friday 29 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

Your Bank Holiday site update of British Trams Online is now online with another three Photo Galleries included:

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New live tram information now available for Tramlink passengers

Posted on Friday 29 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

Passengers on London Tramlink are now able to access live service information at the touch of a button following the release of up-to-the-minute data both through TfL’s website and on Electronic Service Update Boards across other parts of the TfL … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2533

Posted on Sunday 24 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

We head back to Croydon Tramlink for today’s Picture in Time image for a view of another of the early all over adverts carried by the trams with a design for Nescafe on 2533.

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Stadler 2556 returns to service

Posted on Monday 18 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

For the first time London Tramlink can now call upon all ten of the Stadler built Variobahns for service following the return to the operating pool of 2556. Of course 2556 has been out of service since summer 2015 after … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 17 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

We are back with another main site update this week and we bring you three more Photo Galleries alongside our usual updates:

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Live service information on the way for Tramlink

Posted on Friday 15 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

Users of London Tramlink will soon be able to benefit from live running information at the touch of a button with Transport for London set to release new open data feeds in the next few weeks. This will enable app … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Tramlink Line 4 starts running to Wimbledon

Posted on Tuesday 5 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

The morning of Monday 4th April saw the start of line 4 services running through to Wimbledon as planned with this southern terminus now enjoying 12 trams an hour (four on Line 4 and the other eight on Line 3 … Continue reading →

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Tramlink Line 4 extended to Wimbledon from 4th April

Posted on Friday 1 April 2016 by Gareth Prior

The much vaunted increase in London Tramlink services to Wimbledon will be introduced from Monday 4th April with Line 4 extended from Therapia Lane through to Wimbledon. This increase will see 12 trams an hour to Wimbledon instead of the … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2545

Posted on Sunday 27 March 2016 by Gareth Prior

Back to a still image for today’s Picture in Time as we head to Croydon for a view of one of the original trams during the testing and commissioning process in 1999.

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Stadler 2563 enters service **Updated with photo**

Posted on Saturday 26 March 2016 by Gareth Prior

The last of the second batch of London Tramlink’s Stadler Variobahns – 2563 – has now entered service. The tram, which was delivered to Croydon on 6th December 2015, was used in revenue earning service for the first time on … Continue reading →

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No Tramlink services in central Croydon for a week

Posted on Friday 25 March 2016 by Gareth Prior

London Tramlink services are again suspended around the central Croydon loop over Easter with trackworks due to take place in the Church Street area. Trams from Wimbledon will be terminating at Reeves Corner with services from New Addington, Elmers End … Continue reading →

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