Monthly Archives: April 2024

Coventry Very Light Rail scheme has bid for funding rejected

Posted on Friday 12 April 2024 by Gareth Prior

Hopes that passengers may be carried on Coventry’s Very Light Rail (VLR) scheme in 2025 seem to have been dashed after reports that the Department for Transport rejected a bid for funding. The news of the funding rejection comes following … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Track down in Digbeth

Posted on Friday 12 April 2024 by Gareth Prior

The press releases on the Birmingham Eastside West Midlands Metro extension keep telling us about the progress being made on the construction of the route in various locations whilst also reminding us that it will be some time before trams … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Stagecoach Supertram 124

Posted on Friday 12 April 2024 by Gareth Prior

Today is the final part of “Picture in Time” featuring the Stagecoach years of operation on the Supertram network in South Yorkshire.

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In Pictures: Round-up of Easter work on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Thursday 11 April 2024 by Gareth Prior

Services on the West Midlands Metro returned to normality (or the normality we’ve come to expect in recent months since the opening of the Wolverhampton Railway Station extension) on Wednesday 10th April as expected following the major works which were … Continue reading →

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Extra trams for Manchester Marathon

Posted on Thursday 11 April 2024 by Gareth Prior

The adidas Manchester Marathon will be taking place on Sunday 14th April and with around 32,000 runners set to take part as well as thousands more watching the race, residents are being advised to plan their journey in advance and … Continue reading →

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South Shields FC help Metro celebrate 40 years

Posted on Thursday 11 April 2024 by Gareth Prior

South Shields FC – who play at the 1st Cloud Arena stadium which is right next to the Tyne and Wear Metro station at Bede – have taken a break from their promotion push from the Vanarama National League North … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 3064 becomes latest tram to join the advert club in Manchester

Posted on Wednesday 10 April 2024 by Gareth Prior

And so it continues! Manchester Metrolink M5000 3064 has now become the latest tram to receive advertising vinyls in the fleet following the application of a design for New York City, complete with images of the Statue of Liberty.

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In Pictures: Burton & Ashby 14 in service at Statfold Barn Railway

Posted on Wednesday 10 April 2024 by Gareth Prior

Burton & Ashby 14, the sole tram at the Statfold Barn Railway, is once again ready for service in 2024 with it being used at special events which take place at the railway. With no overhead at the railway the … Continue reading →

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Some DLR services to be short-formed ahead of introduction of new trains

Posted on Wednesday 10 April 2024 by Gareth Prior

Passengers using the Docklands Light Railway route between Stratford International and Woolwich Arsenal may have recently noticed that their service doesn’t have quite as much capacity as it did with confirmation that until further notice they will be short-formed.

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In Pictures: Overhead back all the way to North Station

Posted on Tuesday 9 April 2024 by Gareth Prior

After what seems to have been some time since there was even the glimpse of positive news for the start of tram services to Blackpool North Station its somewhat pleasing to report that the last week or so has seen … Continue reading →

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Early May resumption for Metrolink services from Victoria onto 2CC?

Posted on Tuesday 9 April 2024 by Gareth Prior

As you may have read in the comments section as part of our recent article about track repairs on Portland Street, the Manchester Evening News is reporting that services may resume between Victoria and Exchange Square from early May. The … Continue reading →

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Metro anniversary celebrations launched with design competition

Posted on Tuesday 9 April 2024 by Gareth Prior

With 30th May marking the 25th anniversary of the West Midlands Metro the birthday celebrations have been kicked off with a competition aimed at primary schools across the region. Local primary schools are being asked to submit designs for a … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Now a new advert for 3118 in Manchester

Posted on Monday 8 April 2024 by Gareth Prior

The popularity of Manchester’s trams with advertisers seems to be showing no signs of waning with 3118 the latest of the Metrolink M5000s to receive a vinyl wrap. It’s a first ad for the tram which in the process becomes … Continue reading →

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Contactless “tap on, tap off” payments for short hop journeys launched in Nottingham

Posted on Monday 8 April 2024 by Gareth Prior

Starting from 2nd April 2024, passengers who travel short distances on Nottingham Express Transit have been able to enjoy the benefits of contactless “tap on, tap off” payments with the introduction of new functionality on the contactless validation system.

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Out and About: More West Midlands Metro – January 2024

Posted on Monday 8 April 2024 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Out and About” we are off to the West Midlands Metro in January 2024. This was a milestone trip out for regular British Trams Online contributor, Ken Jones, as it marked the first time he was … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop London Trams: Beckenham Junction & Elmers End lines – Addiscombe

Posted on Sunday 7 April 2024 by Gareth Prior

We reach the end of this series of “Stop by Stop” as we arrive at Addiscombe, which is the last stop on the Beckenham Junction and Elmers End lines.

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Metro celebrates 40 years in South Tyneside

Posted on Sunday 7 April 2024 by Gareth Prior

Opening in March 1984, the Tyne and Wear Metro line to South Shields is now celebrating 40 years of operation with the occasion marked with a special birthday cake cutting ceremony at South Shields Interchange.

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In Pictures: Overhead line works on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Sunday 7 April 2024 by Gareth Prior

Back on Sunday 17th March there was a closure of the West Midlands Metro between Black Lake and Edgbaston Village with work taking place to replace overhead wires. The closure was initially only due to be in place until midday … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 7th April 2024

Posted on Sunday 7 April 2024 by Gareth Prior

The archives beckon again as we take a look at Supertram during the Stagecoach years after their contract comes to an end:

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In Pictures: Blackpool 708 at its new home in Lincolnshire

Posted on Saturday 6 April 2024 by Gareth Prior

Late last year – 29th November 2023 to be precise – a Blackpool Balloon Car departed from Rigby Road Depot in its home town for what is expected to be the last time as it was transferred for a new … Continue reading →

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