Monthly Archives: May 2026

UKTram go to two industry events as the growing role of light rail is highlighted

Posted on Tuesday 26 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Representatives from the industry body UKTram have recently been involved in two major industry events where they helped to highlight the growing role of light rail as part of an integrated transport network. The events provided valuable opportunities to engage … Continue reading →

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Luas 5037 returns to service

Posted on Monday 25 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Correction 27/5/26: 5037 entered service on 21st May 2026 not 22nd May 2026. Luas 5037 – the tram which was severely damaged by a fire during the November 2023 Dublin riots – has returned to service on the Green line, … Continue reading →

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Metro control room upgrade completed

Posted on Monday 25 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

The £8.8m project to upgrade the Tyne and Wear Metro control room at Gosforth has been successfully completed. It now has some of the most advanced technology in the railway industry and has involved the complete renewal of a system … Continue reading →

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Old(er) and New – West Midlands Metro: Black Lake

Posted on Monday 25 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this latest edition of “Old(er) and New” we stay on the West Midlands Metro to take a look at an original tram in service and then a newer tram in action at the same location on the network.

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: National Tramway Museum – Blackpool & Fleetwood 40

Posted on Sunday 24 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

“Meet the Trams” continues with a review of those tramcars which have run in passenger service during 2026 at the National Tramway Museum. And this time around we take a look at Blackpool & Fleetwood 40.

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Balloon 717 takes part in Dementia Action Week

Posted on Sunday 24 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Balloon Car 717 has been out on Blackpool Promenade again, this time being hired by Trinity Hospice for a special trip as part of Dementia Action Week. It was out to provide a nostalgic trip along the seafront for a … Continue reading →

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Tyneside mum seeks to become first woman to run the Metro route

Posted on Sunday 24 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Over the years we’ve reported on how various people have run the complete 65 mile route of the Tyne and Wear Metro network in a single day and the latest to attempt the feat would be the first woman to do … Continue reading →

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Extra late-night services on Supertram for Sheffield Adored

Posted on Sunday 24 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

South Yorkshire Supertram have announced that they will be running additional late-night services on Sunday 24th May to assist people getting home after the Sheffield Adored Festival which is taking place at Don Valley Bowl.

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In Pictures: A wet day at Crich

Posted on Saturday 23 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

The sun doesn’t always shine at the National Tramway Museum in Derbyshire but a little bit of rain doesn’t stop the trams from running! This pictorial article shows one such day when a three tram service was in operation featuring … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 23rd May 2026

Posted on Saturday 23 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Its a Bank Holiday weekend and that means only one thing – a double dose of photos as we go overseas and have another retrospective look at some heritage trams in action:

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Around the World in Trams: San Francisco 1059

Posted on Saturday 23 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Its San Francisco again for this edition of “Around the World in Trams”.

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Major renewal project for Regent Metro Station

Posted on Saturday 23 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

A major £7.9 million renewal project of Regent Tyne and Wear Metro station is set to be completed by Kier following the award of a contract to complete the work.

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Edinburgh Trams ToTo celebrates 1st anniversary

Posted on Saturday 23 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Launching on 19th May 2025, the Tap-on, Tap-off (known as ToTo) way of paying for travel on Edinburgh Trams has now reached a significant milestone – its first anniversary.

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A trip to… Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Friday 22 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Another pictorial article as we head off to the Tyne and Wear Metro once again to take a look at some of the new Stadler trains in service on various dates in April 2026. Howard Forster provides us with the … Continue reading →

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NET appoint new Head of Operations and Safety

Posted on Friday 22 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit have reaffirmed their commitment to safety and reliability with the appointment of a new Head of Operations and Safety.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Rocket 732

Posted on Friday 22 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

It’s a final stop in Blackpool for this batch of photos in “Picture in Time” as we feature one of the iconic illuminated trams back in 1979.

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In Pictures: A look at Edinburgh Trams 271

Posted on Thursday 21 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this article we feature photos of Edinburgh Trams 271 both inside and out as it stands at the Newhaven terminus. The tram retains its advert for Emirates which was added in June 2025 – one of ten such ads … Continue reading →

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Emergency overhead line repair works on the Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Thursday 21 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

There will be no service on the Tyne and Wear Metro between Tuesday 26th and Thursday 28th May to allow for emergency overhead line repair works to take place at Benton. The overhead lines need immediate repair work after a … Continue reading →

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UKTram start work on next phase of its strategy

Posted on Thursday 21 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

The UKTram team recently met up for a two day session at their headquarters in Birmingham to start work on the next phase of their strategy, which is set to have a renewed focus on strengthening member value and supporting … Continue reading →

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Crich’s Access Tram II set to be launched 12th September

Posted on Wednesday 20 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

The National Tramway Museum at Crich have asked everyone to “save the date” as they confirm that they are planning the official launch of Access Tram II on the first day of this year’s Tram Weekend – Saturday 12th September … Continue reading →

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