Monthly Archives: May 2026

Telent latest company to join UKTram

Posted on Thursday 14 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Telent – a specialist in the design, build, support and management of digital infrastructure – have become the latest company to become members of UKTram. The decision to become a member comes as they start to expand its work in … Continue reading →

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A trip to… West Midlands Metro

Posted on Wednesday 13 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Another pictorial article as we take a look some images on the West Midlands Metro. This time the photographer is John Binch and rather than a single trip this features a number of photos taken at the end of April … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Tramway timetable to be tweaked

Posted on Wednesday 13 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

A revised tram timetable will run on the Blackpool Tramway from Sunday 17th May with the changes aimed at delivering a more robust service for passengers across the tramway.

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Content creator celebrates Star Wars day on the Metro

Posted on Wednesday 13 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

May the Fourth is a significant date for fans of the Star Wars saga and it was celebrated by a content creator on the Tyne and Wear Metro who caught a train whilst dressed as the Mandalorian.

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In Pictures: Bolton 66 tours the Blackpool Tramway

Posted on Tuesday 12 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Friday 8th May 2026 saw the second heritage tram to carry passengers on the Blackpool Tramway within a week when Bolton 66 ran for the first time since 2024 on a private tour of the tramway.

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Major Metrolink trackworks in May

Posted on Tuesday 12 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

May 2026 will see two sets of major trackworks take place on Manchester Metrolink affecting services on the Oldham and Rochdale line as well as through Piccadilly Gardens. Bus replacement services will be in place during the works which is … Continue reading →

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Nexus receive award for commitment to health and safety

Posted on Tuesday 12 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Nexus have confirmed that they have achieved a second consecutive award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for keeping their customers and workforce safe. They have been awarded the RoSPA Gold Award, which recognises organisations and … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Aberdeen 11 goes out on a test run

Posted on Monday 11 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

The restoration of Aberdeen Suburban Tramways Company 11 into a fully functioning piece of rolling stock on the Alford Valley Community Railway is starting to come to a conclusion with the fully repainted vehicle having enjoyed a test run on … Continue reading →

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Four train service runs at the Volk’s Electric Railway

Posted on Monday 11 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Sunday 3rd May 2026 saw four trains running in service at the same time on the Volk’s Electric Railway in Brighton. This was believed to be the first time in 40 years that such an intensive service was able to … Continue reading →

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Old(er) and New – West Midlands Metro: Wednesbury Parkway

Posted on Monday 11 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Our series where we take a look at trams from different times in the same location on a tramway moves onto the West Midlands Metro for the next few weeks. In this series we feature two photos and for the … Continue reading →

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They’re Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: National Tramway Museum – Blackpool 167

Posted on Sunday 10 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Another look at the trams that have run during 2026 at the National Tramway Museum in “Meet the Trams”. And this week we feature Blackpool 167.

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DfT confirm funding for light rail organisations

Posted on Sunday 10 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Both the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) and UKTram have welcomed the Department for Transport’s (DfT) renewed commitment to the sector with £4.5 million worth of funding confirmed.

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Tributes paid to man who masterminded the Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Sunday 10 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Tributes have been paid to Professor Tony Ridley, the man who masterminded the Tyne and Wear Metro, who has passed away aged 92. Professor Ridley – originally from Sunderland – was the main driver behind the project in its early … Continue reading →

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UKTram getting ready to attend UK Rail 2026 event in Birmingham

Posted on Sunday 10 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Taking place on 13th and 14th May at the NEC Birmingham, UK Rail 2026 is a major industry gathering bringing together leaders from across rail projects, operators, suppliers and innovators. UKTram is a strategic partner of the event and will … Continue reading →

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A trip to… Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Saturday 9 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this latest pictorial article we feature images from the Tyne and Wear Metro taken in early April 2026. Ian Buck is your guide to seeing both new and old units in action on the network as it continues its … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: San Francisco 1057

Posted on Saturday 9 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

We continue “Around the World in Trams” with another view of a PCC in operation in San Francisco.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 9th May 2026

Posted on Saturday 9 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Two small sets of photos are added this week:

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Nottingham Express Transit Engineering Works: 24th to 31st May 2026

Posted on Saturday 9 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

A section of the Nottingham Express Transit network will be closed for a week later this month with rail replacement works due to take place at Nottingham Trent University. Between Sunday 24th and Sunday 31st May (inclusive) there will be … Continue reading →

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UKTram & LRSSB Light Rail Summit tickets set to be released

Posted on Saturday 9 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Taking place on Wednesday 16th September, tickets for the UKTram & LRSSB Light Rail Summit 2026 are set to be released to industry professionals from Monday 11th May.

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London Transport 1622 & Sheffield 510 enter service at Crich

Posted on Friday 8 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

London Passenger Transport Board 1622 and Sheffield 510 have become the eleventh and twelfth tram to carry passengers at the National Tramway Museum in 2026 following their entries into service at the start of May 2026. its entry into service … Continue reading →

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