Daily Archives: Thursday 1 January 2026

Discounted tram travel for British Junior Squash Open ticket holders

Posted on Thursday 1 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

The latest partnership between the West Midlands Metro and local organisations has been announced which will allow anyone going to see the British Junior Squash Open in Birmingham the chance to get 15% off an all zone ticket.

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Last few tickets remain for Blackpool Illumination Tours

Posted on Thursday 1 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

Its been a brief and limited season but your last chance to take HMS Blackpool, the Illuminated Frigate, on an Illumination Tour is here with just two more nights of tours to come. The Frigate will set sail on Friday … Continue reading →

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Driving training complete on new Metro fleet

Posted on Thursday 1 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

All Tyne and Wear Metro drivers have now completed their training on the new Stadler trains, marking another milestone in the introduction of the new fleet of 46 trains. Over 200 members of Metro train crew, including drivers and operations … Continue reading →

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