Daily Archives: Tuesday 3 March 2026

In Pictures: West Midlands Metro 58 gets a Peaky Blinders makeover and a new name

Posted on Tuesday 3 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro 58 has a new wrap and its first ever name with it now promoting Peaky Blinders following a special unveiling ceremony in Centenary Square on 2nd March 2026. The tram is now named Steven Knight (after the … Continue reading →

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Phase two of Coventry Very Light Rail underway

Posted on Tuesday 3 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Colas Rail UK has begun work on Phase 2 of Coventry’s Very Light Rail (CVLR) programme. This will see a new 800 metre double track demonstration line built between Coventry Railway Station and Coventry University Technology Park.

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Plans for new ramp at Radcliffe Metrolink stop

Posted on Tuesday 3 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

A new ramp providing step free access to the Manchester Metrolink stop at Radcliffe has been recommended for approval by Bury Council. The ramp would provide a third entrance to the stop for passengers and would give direct access to … Continue reading →

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