Monthly Archives: September 2023

Stop by Stop Edinburgh Trams: Newhaven extension – Balfour Street

Posted on Sunday 10 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Our journey along the UK’s newest open tram line continues today as we start to move further towards the centre of Edinburgh.

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Heaton Park Tramway announce End of Season Gala

Posted on Sunday 10 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Heaton Park Tramway are to celebrate the end of another season of operation with an addition to the special events calendar on Sunday 1st October – an End of Season Gala.

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England World Cup keeper to have Nottingham tram named after her

Posted on Sunday 10 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Mary Earps, England goalkeeper at the recent Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand where she won the Golden Glove award, is set to be honoured in her home city of Nottingham with a tram to be named after … Continue reading →

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New President appointed of Tramway Museum Society

Posted on Saturday 9 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Each year the Tramway Museum Society – who own and operate the National Tramway Museum at Crich Tramway Village – appoint a President who officiates at special events and attend meetings which help to guide the direction of the Society. … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Riga 30623

Posted on Saturday 9 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

And on we go with our world tour in “Around the World in Trams”. This time we are off to Latvia to take a look at the trams which operate in Riga.

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In Pictures: Latest from Blackpool North Station tramway terminus

Posted on Saturday 9 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Ah, Blackpool and its short extension up Talbot Road to a new terminus close to Blackpool North Railway Station. Its provided us with plenty of column inches over the past several years as we see some progress and then frustration … Continue reading →

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ORR praise heritage tramways engagement on renewed focus on safety

Posted on Saturday 9 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Dr Lindsey Smith, HM Inspector of Railways at the Office of Road and Rail, has praised the light rail heritage sector for their willingness to engage with regulators on enhancing safety processes and risk management. Regular followers of heritage tramways … Continue reading →

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Another increase in passenger journeys on English light rail systems

Posted on Friday 8 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Department for Transport have released their latest tram and light rail statistics which show the number of passenger journeys made on English tram and light rail systems and it is another positive picture as there continues to be an … Continue reading →

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Stourbridge Shuttle reaches 7 million passengers

Posted on Friday 8 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

The UK’s current only example of Very Light Rail is celebrating carrying its seven millionth passenger since it started operating in 2009. The Stourbridge Shuttle is thought to be the shortest passenger transit route in Europe at 0.8 miles long … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2542

Posted on Friday 8 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Having spent the past few weeks looking at the construction of Croydon Tramlink this week “Picture in Time” moves beyond that work and features the system after it started to operate.

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In Pictures: Birmingham Eastside extension

Posted on Thursday 7 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Our attention construction wise on the West Midlands Metro is being taken by the Wolverhampton Railway Station extension at the moment but that doesn’t mean that work on the two other extensions has stopped. In this article we take a … Continue reading →

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Unmarked Police Car and tram collide in Wolverhampton

Posted on Thursday 7 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Driver Training on the West Midlands Metro extension to Wolverhampton Railway Station has been continuing on a daily basis since getting underway on Tuesday 29th August. A number of drivers have now been trained on the new route although things … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Nottingham Express Transit August trackworks

Posted on Wednesday 6 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Over a two week period in August, Nottingham Express Transit services through The Forest were suspended to allow for some rail replacement works to take place. The latest in a series of renewals which have taken place during the summer … Continue reading →

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2023 Illuminations season underway in Blackpool

Posted on Wednesday 6 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

A sure sign of the evenings starting to draw in is the switching on of Blackpool’s Illuminations and that happened on Friday 1st September with Sophie Ellis Bextor being given the honour of “flicking the switch” for the 2023 edition … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Update on Glasgow 1245’s restoration at Summerlee

Posted on Tuesday 5 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

It has been a very long time since we last featured an update on the restoration of Glasgow 1245 by members of the Summerlee Transport Group, so with the 61st anniversary of the closure of tramway having just passed it … Continue reading →

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Metro cube gets Mo Farah makeover

Posted on Tuesday 5 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

For the very first time one of the Tyne and Wear Metro station cubes has been changed to celebrate someone’s individual achievement with Sir Mo Farah being celebrated ahead of his final competitive appearance at the Great North Run.

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August a record breaking month for Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Monday 4 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams are celebrating their busiest ever month after more than 1.2 million journeys were recorded during the month of August. With the extension to Newhaven now firmly embedded into the city’s public transport offering plus the Festival taking place … Continue reading →

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Broad Street finishing works to take place in Birmingham City Centre – more West Midlands Metro service changes

Posted on Monday 4 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Just when you thought it may be safe to venture out on the West Midlands Metro and enjoy a tram ride from one end to the other comes more news of essential works meaning a revised service will be running … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams from above at Edinburgh Park Station

Posted on Monday 4 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Today “Out and About” is going back to Edinburgh and its more of an aerial view at Edinburgh Park Station for us in this edition.

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Stop by Stop Edinburgh Trams: Newhaven extension – Foot of the Walk

Posted on Sunday 3 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another edition of “Stop by Stop” as we continue our journey on the Trams to Newhaven Edinburgh Trams extension. We’re over halfway now as we reach Foot of the Walk.

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