Daily Archives: Saturday 28 February 2026

In Pictures: Metrolink 3102 swaps adverts as 3091 returns to service

Posted on Saturday 28 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

ITV advertising on trams in the UK has come to an end (at least for now) as following quickly on from West Midlands Metro where saw 47 stripped of its yellow vinyls, Manchester Metrolink 3102 has also lost its similar … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Istanbul 701

Posted on Saturday 28 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Its one final photo from Istanbul as “Around the World in Trams” continues.

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West Midlands Metro name their 2026 charity of the year

Posted on Saturday 28 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has been chosen as the West Midlands Metro Charity of the Year 2026. Following in the footsteps of charities including Black Country Women’s Aid, Macmillan Cancer Care, Cancer Research, and Compton Care, they will be supported … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 28th February 2026

Posted on Saturday 28 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

Into the archives again this week. This time we take a look at Blackpool’s Centenary Cars from 2005-2009:

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LRSSB appoint Head of Learning and Competence

Posted on Saturday 28 February 2026 by Gareth Prior

For the first time the Light Rail Safety and Standard Board (LRSSB) have their own dedicated Head of Learning and Competence following the appointment of Marlene Pearson-McGrath into the role.

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