Monthly Archives: May 2025

In Pictures: Emirates starts a takeover of Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Saturday 31 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

So far in 2025 its been a relatively quiet year for new adverts on Edinburgh Trams with just eight trams having seen new designs applied. But the end of May 2025 could be the start of that changing with (so … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: East Berlin 218 023-8

Posted on Saturday 31 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Its that time of the week again where we feature a tram from outside the UK, and East Berlin is once again the location.

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West Midlands Metro 45 loses its advert

Posted on Saturday 31 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Article updated 1/6/25 with photo added. The longest lived West Midlands Metro advert is no longer the longest lived as 45 has returned to standard fleet livery following the removal of its advertising vinyls for the City of Birmingham Symphony … Continue reading →

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Alstom and ATM join forces to bid for Luas operating contract

Posted on Saturday 31 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Alstom and ATM Group (Azienda Trasporti Milanesi) have announced that they are preparing a joint bid for the upcoming operations and maintenance (O&M) contract for Dublin’s Luas tram system. Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) have started a tender process for the … Continue reading →

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Southampton 11 reunited with its truck

Posted on Friday 30 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Ahead of this year’s Solent Sky Tram Event (21st and 22nd June 2025), Southampton 11 is back on is very own truck and track for the first time in over 75 years! The truck was taken away in January but … Continue reading →

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Race the Tram! in Edinburgh

Posted on Friday 30 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Have you ever sat on a tram and thought “I could probably run faster than this and get there quicker”? If so a new planned event in Edinburgh on 22nd June could be just up your street – “Race the … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manchester Metrolink 1006

Posted on Friday 30 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

We continue our series of “Picture in Time” from Manchester.

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555 007 the latest to enter service on Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Thursday 29 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

11 of the Stadler built Tyne and Wear Metro trains have now carried passengers with 555 007 the latest to enter service – although its initial entry was a brief one with it removed from service after a short period.

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Next phase of Metrolink improvement works to start 3rd June

Posted on Thursday 29 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Major improvement works on the Manchester Metrolink are set to get underway from Tuesday 3rd June 2025 and last for over two months with the section between Piccadilly Station and Piccadilly Gardens to be closed, leading to changes to the … Continue reading →

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Industry voices unite for light rail roundtable

Posted on Thursday 29 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Steve Edwards, UKTram Chair, has recently joined key industry voices for a light rail roundtable hosted by Rail Forum. This is just the start of a collaborative partnership between the two organisations which will be formally launched in May. The … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Very Light Rail starts running in Coventry – but without passengers

Posted on Wednesday 28 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Wednesday 28th May 2025 should have been an important day for the development of Very Light Rail (VLR) as it was due to have been the first time that the Coventry demonstration line would welcome passengers. Unfortunately, slight delays in … Continue reading →

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West Midlands Metro latest to join Two Lines = Stop safety campaign

Posted on Wednesday 28 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

The LRSSB led safety campaign “Two Lines = Stop” has now been launched on the West Midlands Metro network. Already seen on tram networks in Blackpool, Edinburgh, Manchester and Sheffield, the West Midlands Metro will be the latest to take … Continue reading →

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LRSSB upgrade tramway safety guidance library

Posted on Wednesday 28 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) have recently given their reference library a new fresh look making this vital resource easier to navigate. The Reference Library contains more than 60 guidance documents ranging from the design of crossings … Continue reading →

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West Midlands Metro 30 returns from Dudley

Posted on Tuesday 27 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

The great West Midlands Metro tram swap has continued with 30 coming back from Dudley with it being replaced by another with the repairs on the Urbos3 trams ongoing at the Very Light Rail Innovation Centre.

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3081 back in yellow on Metrolink

Posted on Tuesday 27 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

There’s another tram running in fleet livery on Manchester Metrolink with 3081 returning to yellow and grey (not forgetting its spots!) during mid-May. It had been carrying a bright red advert for JD Sports since March 2025.

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Get ready for Classic Motorcycle Day at Crich

Posted on Tuesday 27 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

In recent years one of the most popular events at the Crich Tramway Village has become the Classic Motorcycle Day and this year’s event will take place on Sunday 6th July. This will be the eighth event it has been … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Latest trackworks in Sheffield

Posted on Monday 26 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

The continued investment by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) in improving the infrastructure of the Supertram network is seeing another line closure for a full week between Saturday 24th and Friday 30th May inclusive. The work is being … Continue reading →

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Car v Metrolink collision at Manchester Central leads to Metrolink changes

Posted on Monday 26 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Wednesday 14th May saw Metrolink services running through central Manchester operating a revised service after a collision between a car and a tram at the bottom of the ramp leading to and from Deansgate-Castlefield outside the main entrance to Manchester … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop London Trams: New Addington line – King Henry’s Drive

Posted on Monday 26 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

Its time for the next part of “Stop by Stop” as we continue our journey on London Trams’ New Addington line.

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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: St Peter’s Square

Posted on Sunday 25 May 2025 by Gareth Prior

We are back in Manchester for another edition of “Then & Now” as we see two pictures – one before Metrolink came along and the other once it was running.

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