Category Archives: Manchester Metrolink

Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: Kings Road

As things stand this is the last edition of “Manchester Metrolink Then & Now” as we take another look at how things were before Metrolink came and how they were once it started operating.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 19th January 2025

More snowy images in this week’s main site update – Manchester Metrolink the location:

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Emergency engineering works affect Metrolink

Two sets of engineering works have led to Manchester Metrolink disruption on Wednesday 15th January 2025. Firstly, trams were unable to travel via Piccadilly Gardens with this followed by more work needed on the Eccles line.

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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: Brantingham Road

“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

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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In Pictures: Snow in Manchester

2025 has got off to a bit of a chaotic start with wind, rain and snow hitting various different areas of the UK. Snow fell in Manchester overnight into Sunday 5th January 2025 and in this article we see some … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: Brantingham Road

It may be a new year but that doesn’t stop us from continuing with “Manchester Metrolink Then & Now” over the next few weeks.

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East Anglia Transport Museum the big winner in Tram of the Year 2024!

The East Anglia Transport Museum in Carlton Colville can celebrate after they walked away with three of the categories at the British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2024! They received the most votes from the public in all three … Continue reading →

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Future Engineering Works on Manchester Metrolink: January & February 2025

We enter a new year and start to look forward to what may be happening over the next 12 months. For Manchester Metrolink it looks set to be another year of improvement works with details having been announced of planned … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: St Werburgh’s Road

For the last time this year we are looking at just what was there before the trams came along with this edition of “Manchester Metrolink Then & Now”.

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Out and About: Manchester Metrolink – around Wythenshawe September 2024

This time “Out and About” goes to Wythenshawe on Manchester Metrolink’s line to the Airport.

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Christmas and New Year services 2024/25

If you need to get out over the Christmas and New Year period and were wondering what services may be running on tramways then wonder no further! This is your regular one-stop guide to planned services over the festive period; … Continue reading →

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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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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:

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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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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: Stretford

Its “Manchester Metrolink Then & Now” time again.

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Out and About: Manchester Metrolink – August 2024

“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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Another busy weekend expected for Manchester and its trams

Manchester Metrolink services are set to be strengthened as well as TfGM providing additional park and ride spaces and a special shuttle bus service as Manchester gears itself up for what is expected to be its busiest weekend of the … Continue reading →

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Bikes set to be permanently allowed on Metrolink trams off-peak

Passengers are set to be permitted to take their bikes on board trams in Manchester after a trial earlier this year was deemed a success. But although Transport for Greater Manchester are planning to change the conditions of carriage to … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 3081 gets new advert as two more return to fleet livery

There are more livery changes to report of in Manchester with one new advert and one advert being removed. 3081 is the latest tram to get new advertising vinyls whilst 3038 and 3047 have both gone back to yellow and … Continue reading →

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