Monthly Archives: June 2026

Blackpool 762 & Liverpool 869 return to service at Crich

Posted on Saturday 13 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

Throughout this year all the trams which had been entering service at the National Tramway Museum also saw operation in 2025, but that has changed over the past week with two more being used for service neither of which were … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Warsaw 2090+2091

Posted on Saturday 13 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

We return to Poland again for this latest “Around the World in Trams”.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 13th June 2026

Posted on Saturday 13 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

Photos this week are coming from the Docklands Light Railway and the East Anglia Transport Museum:

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Depot workers get ready to say goodbye to the Metrocars

Posted on Saturday 13 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

Workers at the Tyne and Wear Metro depot in Gosforth are getting ready to say a final goodbye to the iconic Metrocars as they enter their last official few weeks in service.

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Supertram support Sheffield Dog Calendar again

Posted on Saturday 13 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

South Yorkshire Supertram are again teaming up with Sheffield Cathedral and 1554 Coffee Shop to find 12 local dogs to appear in the 2027 Sheffield Cathedral Dog Calendar.

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In Pictures: JD Sports are back once more to advertise on Metrolink

Posted on Friday 12 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

JD Sports are a company who obviously think they know a good marketing strategy when they see one as they have come back for a fourth time to advertise on Manchester Metrolink. And this time its 3100 which is the … Continue reading →

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Volunteers wanted to help restore Carlisle’s last tram

Posted on Friday 12 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Workington Transport Heritage Trust (WTHT) are the proud owners of the lower deck of the last surviving Carlisle tram and have made an appeal for more volunteers to help with its restoration. Their big aim is that it would … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manx Electric Railway 2 & 1

Posted on Friday 12 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this latest edition of “Picture in Time” we again go to the Isle of Man – and this time we move into 2003.

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In Pictures: Blackpool 011 gets a new advert

Posted on Thursday 11 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Tramway Flexity2 011 is onto its third all over advert with it having received vinyls for Tenpin – which has just opened on Festival Leisure Park on Rigby Road.

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Whitley Bay Metro station footbridge reopens

Posted on Thursday 11 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

The historic footbridge at the Grade II listed Whitley Bay Tyne and Wear Metro station has been reopened to the public following major restoration work. It was used for the first time since its painstaking restoration on Monday 8th June … Continue reading →

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Seaton Tramway launch tickets for the Moomin Summer Adventure

Posted on Thursday 11 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

The latest themed family experience on the Seaton Tramway is coming in August and tickets for the Moomin Summer Adventure have now been released. Taking place daily between 3rd and 9th August the event will see you take a Moomin-themed … Continue reading →

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Another delay for West Midlands Metro to Dudley

Posted on Wednesday 10 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

In the news that will probably come as a surprise to absolutely no-one, the opening of the first stage of the West Midlands Metro Black Country line extension is set to be delayed. The end of August 2026 date will … Continue reading →

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Consultation opens on DLR Thamesmead extension

Posted on Wednesday 10 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

A new public consultation is now underway on Transport for London’s plans to extend the Docklands Light Railway from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside. This latest consultation now has more detailed information, including station designs, construction plans and … Continue reading →

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Extra trams to run for first Murrayfield concert of the summer

Posted on Wednesday 10 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

Zach Bryan will be appearing at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium on Sunday 14th June – the first in a series of summer concerts at the venue this year – and to help those travelling to see the American country singer … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool Marton VAMBAC 11 returns to service

Posted on Tuesday 9 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

The East Anglia Transport Museum have a fifth tram to call upon in service now following the first use of Blackpool Marton VAMBAC 11 for this season on Sunday 31st May 2026.

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In Pictures: Supertram platforms start to get identified

Posted on Tuesday 9 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

Its one of the quirks of many tram systems in the UK in that platforms aren’t really identified, except to say northbound/southbound or “trams to x”. Of course that’s not a hard and fast rule and there are some notable … Continue reading →

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UKTram strengthen relationships across the transport sector

Posted on Tuesday 9 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

James Hammett, UKTram Managing Director, recently attended the Rail Forum Parliamentary Reception at the House of Commons. Although much of the event was dedicated on the future of Great British Railways, the opportunity was taken for UKTram to strengthen their … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Two new adverts on Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Monday 8 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

The past week has seen another couple of new adverts appear on trams in Edinburgh with both 252 and 259 receiving new full vinyl wraps. The two advertisers on the trams are the Scotland national football team and Graham’s Family … Continue reading →

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Seaton Tramway May mileage sees 9 lead the way

Posted on Monday 8 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

The end of another month and the latest Seaton Tramway newsletter tells us once again which trams had been used in service over the previous month. And this time its 9 which was used the month with the tram which … Continue reading →

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Old(er) and New – West Midlands Metro: Bilston Central

Posted on Monday 8 June 2026 by Gareth Prior

The last edition of this series of “Old(er) and New” once more takes a look at two images of trams on the West Midlands Metro at the same location. One is of the original fleet of T69 trams whilst the … Continue reading →

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