Monthly Archives: April 2026

In Pictures: Another Flexity2 returns to service in Blackpool

Posted on Thursday 30 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

The operating modern tram fleet of the Blackpool Tramway has been further boosted with the return to service of 004. Meanwhile, two other recent absentees (006 and 017) are being tested ahead of their own returns to action.

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RAIB start investigation following Metrolink derailment

Posted on Thursday 30 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) have announced that they have started an investigation after a tram derailed at Piccadilly on the Manchester Metrolink network on 5th April 2026.

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Metro train artwork goes on display

Posted on Thursday 30 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

You may recall that when the new fleet of Metro trains were being designed there was a call for artwork to be included, and now some of these pieces are being displayed in an exhibition at the Baltic Centre for … Continue reading →

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Latest Stadler train enters service on Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Wednesday 29 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

35 of the new Stadler trains have now carried fare paying passengers on the Tyne and Wear Metro following the entry into service of 555 033.

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Luas Cork preferred route revealed as another consultation is launched

Posted on Wednesday 29 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

The next light rail line in Ireland continues to progress with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) having recently announced the preferred route as they launch another public consultation into the plans. Luas Cork is a proposed route which would from Ballincollig … Continue reading →

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Eco-islands being created at West Midlands Metro tramstops

Posted on Wednesday 29 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

A new initiative from the West Midlands Metro will see Eco-islands installed at various tramstops across the network. This is part of the tram operator’s aim to “cultivate a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future for the region.”

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3053 returns to Manchester

Posted on Tuesday 28 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Sunday 26th April 2026 saw the return of Manchester Metrolink M5000 3053 to Queens Road Depot following completion of its accident repairs in Scotland.

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Blackpool Transport: “Ambitious plans for heritage trams remain on track”

Posted on Tuesday 28 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Following on from the news from Cllr Paul Galley that the current Tramtown attraction had been closed permanently owing to the condition of the Fitting Shop building where it was held, Blackpool Transport have released an official statement confirming that … Continue reading →

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West Midlands Metro special service: Sunday 3rd May 2026

Posted on Tuesday 28 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

As previously mentioned, West Midlands Metro will once again be supporting the Great Birmingham Run and they have now announced details of a special service which will run on Sunday 3rd May 2026 to both get people to the event … Continue reading →

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Tramtown to remain closed permanently

Posted on Monday 27 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Cllr Paul Galley, local Conservative Councillor and Tramtown Volunteer Coordinator, has announced via his regular video updates that he has been informed by the new management at Blackpool Transport that Tramtown will not be reopening.

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London Trams operated sued over death of e-scooter rider

Posted on Monday 27 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Legal action is being taken by the family of a 19-year-old e-scooter rider who died after being hit by a tram in 2022. Tram Operations Limited (TOL) are being sued for alleged negligence, with the family of Reuben Abakah seeking … Continue reading →

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Old(er) and New – Manchester Metrolink: Eccles

Posted on Monday 27 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Old(er) and New” we head out to the Eccles terminus.

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: National Tramway Museum – Glasgow 22

Posted on Sunday 26 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

We continue with “Meet the Trams” and carry on taking a look at those trams which have run in passenger service at the National Tramway Museum during 2026. And today it is the turn of Glasgow 22 to be looked … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: A return to fleet livery for West Midlands Metro 47 & 50

Posted on Sunday 26 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

And just like that, the number of advertising liveries on the West Midlands Metro has halved with both 47 and 50 having returned to service minus their advertising vinyls.

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Luas Engineering Works: 2nd to 4th May 2026

Posted on Sunday 26 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Luas network in Dublin will be another tram system to be taking advantage of the long May Day Bank Holiday weekend to complete some essential engineering works with the Red line set to be affected.

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Rare Metro tickets found on ebay

Posted on Sunday 26 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Enthusiast Ian Chapman has recently discovered some rare Tyne and Wear Metro tickets on ebay which he has added to his extensive ticket collection. His large collection already includes over 40,000 used Metro tickets but some of the latest additions … Continue reading →

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Tram moves between Wednesbury and Dudley continue

Posted on Saturday 25 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

It may have been some time since we reported on the comings and goings of trams at the Wednesbury Depot of the West Midlands Metro, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t still been taking place! In fact on Tuesday 21st … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Stockholm 335

Posted on Saturday 25 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

We go once more to Stockholm for this latest edition of “Around the World in Trams”.

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Metrolink enjoys a personal best on Marathon Day

Posted on Saturday 25 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink has a new personal best with a record-breaking number of passengers carried on the trams on Sunday 19th April 2026. This was Manchester Marathon day and more than 200,000 passenger journeys were recorded on the day.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 25th April 2026

Posted on Saturday 25 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

This week’s photos are the second part of our look at Manchester Metrolink in the latter part of March 2026:

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