Daily Archives: Wednesday 28 January 2026

Funding confirmed for substation works at Heaton Park Tramway

Posted on Wednesday 28 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

If all goes according to plan the Heaton Park Tramway in Manchester should be running again this summer, following the news that Manchester City Council have awarded £400,000 of funding for the essential substation repairs to be completed. Yes, we … Continue reading →

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East Anglia Transport Museum announce 2026 events

Posted on Wednesday 28 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

The East Anglia Transport Museum walked away with the “Museum/Heritage Tramway of the Year” at the recent British Trams Online Tram of the Year Awards and they aren’t ones to be resting on their laurels with their 2026 events programme … Continue reading →

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Restoration work starts on Whitley Bay footbridge

Posted on Wednesday 28 January 2026 by Gareth Prior

Major restoration work has started on an historic Metro footbridge in North Tyneside as part of the Metro Asset Renewal Programme. It will be restored to its former glory and is part of the multi-million pound renewal scheme at Whitley … Continue reading →

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