Monthly Archives: July 2026

In Pictures: Supertram put on extra services for Tramlines

Posted on Friday 31 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Friday 24th to Sunday 26th July 2026 saw the annual Tramlines Festival take place at Hillsborough Park. With the tramway running close to the venue it is ideally placed to transport the large number of people heading to the event … Continue reading →

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RAIB discontinue investigation into Metrolink derailment

Posted on Friday 31 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) have announced that they have discontinued their investigation into the derailment of a tram on the approach to Piccadilly Station. They have made the decision as they believe that there are only localised safety … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2549

Posted on Friday 31 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Today’s “Picture in Time” has one final image from the red and white years on the Croydon Tramlink system before we move on once again.

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In Pictures: Work continues on Blackpool 645’s conversion

Posted on Thursday 30 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

As most reading these pages will be aware, the National Tramway Museum are currently converting Blackpool Centenary Car 645 to become a new access tram to provide wheelchair users with the chance to not only easily get on board a … Continue reading →

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Split tram service during Blackpool Airshow

Posted on Thursday 30 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Blackpool Airshow returns on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August and with the Promenade set to be closed to allow people to watch aircraft from across the world in the skies, Blackpool Transport have announced a revised service will … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: New advert for Supertram 111

Posted on Wednesday 29 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

South Yorkshire Supertram 111 is now carrying a new advert following the application of vinyls for Monzo. This advert replaces its previous design for Sumup.

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LRSSB welcome new non-executive director to their board

Posted on Wednesday 29 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Damien Chabas, Managing Director at KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM), has become the latest non-executive director on the board of the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) as the organisation continues to restructure their governance structure.

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In Pictures: Charleroi 7 at Steamworks, Southwold

Posted on Tuesday 28 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Back in 2019 we featured a tramcar trailer which had been moved to a proposed new museum, Steamworks in Southwold, now four years on and we revisit that location to see ex-Charleroi trailer no. 7 now sitting on rails again … Continue reading →

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Arup join UKTram as a new member

Posted on Tuesday 28 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Arup – the global consultancy firm with over 80 years of experience delivering sustainable transport solutions worldwide through integrated strategy, planning, engineering and design – have been welcomed at UKTram’s newest member.

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In Pictures: Small changes to the Blackpool Tramway fleet

Posted on Monday 27 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

2026 has been a year so far which has seen little change in the core Blackpool Tramway fleet with a number of trams having been out of service for a prolonged period. The well publicised ORR Improvement Notice remains in … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop London Trams: Central Croydon – Lebanon Road

Posted on Monday 27 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Our journey on London Trams continues as we head towards central Croydon, with our first section of street running in front of us. The next stop will be Lebanon Road.

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: East Anglia Transport Museum – Amsterdam 474

Posted on Sunday 26 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

We move on to our third location for “Meet the Trams” as we continue to take a slightly more detailed look at those heritage trams which have run in service during 2026. The East Anglia Transport Museum is the latest … Continue reading →

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New guidance opens the door for more young volunteers across heritage rail and tramways

Posted on Sunday 26 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

It will be easier for heritage railways and tramways to welcome young volunteers following new guidance released by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). This guidance provides greater clarity around opportunities for … Continue reading →

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LRSSB manager recognised at awards

Posted on Sunday 26 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Carly Swift, the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board’s Marketing and Communications Manager, has been recognised for her efforts since joining the organisation by winning an award at the Leadership in Passenger Transport Awards.

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Seaton Tramway look to the future with depot expansion project

Posted on Saturday 25 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Seaton Tramway are preparing for the future by unveiling a project to expand their current depot, which will ultimately create space for three new trams. They already have some funding in place but have also launched a fundraising campaign … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Mattapan Line 3262

Posted on Saturday 25 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

This is the last edition of “Around the World in Trams” which features a photo from the Mattapan Line operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.

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Forthcoming London Trams engineering works

Posted on Saturday 25 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

This August will see over three weeks of engineering works taking place in the centre of Croydon leading to a split service operating on the London Trams system.

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams 252 receives Edinburgh International Festival advert

Posted on Friday 24 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Although we may not have got the usual Royal Highland Show on an Edinburgh tram this year another regular advertiser has returned with 252 receiving a partial advertising livery for the Edinburgh International Festival.

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NET Community Heroes 2026 named

Posted on Friday 24 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit 204 has a new name with a Nottinghamshire family known for adding Christmas sparkle in the name of local charity for over two decades recognised. The tram is the designates NET Community Hero tram and for the … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2544

Posted on Friday 24 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this outing for “Picture in Time” we feature a photo from Croydon Tramlink with a tram still carrying the original red and white fleet livery.

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