Monthly Archives: July 2026

Own Your Summer with West Midlands Metro

Posted on Saturday 18 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro have started an Own Your Summer campaign as they encourage people to use the tram to get around as we approach the main summer holidays. The tram offers an easy way to get around the local area … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 125 breaks down at Hillsborough

Posted on Friday 17 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

South Yorkshire Supertram were unable to serve either Malin Bridge or Middlewood for a time on Wednesday 15th July 2026 following the failure of 125. Whilst the tram was repaired to be moved away from the scene all services on … Continue reading →

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Metro Airport line to close for upgrades

Posted on Friday 17 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Tyne and Wear Metro will be closed for nine days between the Airport and South Gosforth in August to allow more upgrade work to take place. As part of Nexus’ continued approach to complete as much work as possible … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2543

Posted on Friday 17 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

We have another edition of “Picture in Time” for you this evening and we again take a look at a red and white tram running on Croydon Tramlink.

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In Pictures: On board Sheffield 513

Posted on Thursday 16 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this article we get on board Sheffield 513 at the East Anglia Transport Museum as we feature a few internal views taken by Bryan Grint.

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Replica Metro train returns in city centre play zone

Posted on Thursday 16 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Over the past few years Tiny Toon has popped up in Newcastle City Centre as a mini play village for children to explore during their summer holidays. It has included a replica new Metro train and that will be the … Continue reading →

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UKTram supports Supertram event management

Posted on Thursday 16 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

One of the huge advantages of tram and light rail networks is their ability to move large crowds of people in a short space of time. That is no more noticeable than before and after major events, whether that be … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Shipley Glen Tramway Then and Now

Posted on Wednesday 15 July 2026 by admin

In February 2026 British Trams Online featured an appeal from the Shipley Glen Tramway for emergency funds to repair its weather-damaged infrastructure. The Shipley Glen line is not one that appears much on this website, mainly because it is in … Continue reading →

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Extra trams to run for rugby at Murrayfield

Posted on Wednesday 15 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 18th July 2026 will see Scotland’s rugby team return to Murrayfield Stadium as they take on Fiji in a match which is part of the Nations Championship, and to help get fans to the match Edinburgh Trams will be … Continue reading →

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UKTram to deliver another Overhead Line Equipment training course

Posted on Wednesday 15 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Earlier this year UKTram and Skill Step Training partnered to deliver a successful Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) training course, and to build on this another course will take place in August 2026. The programme is designed to strengthen skills, safety … Continue reading →

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Tram shortages continue to impact Nottingham Express Transit

Posted on Tuesday 14 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Anyone who ever happens to look at the social media accounts of Nottingham Express Transit will see regular mention of service cancellations with not many days going by where there aren’t at least some services removed from the timetable. In … Continue reading →

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West Midlands Metro service changes

Posted on Tuesday 14 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

There will be changes to services running on the West Midlands Metro on various dates during July and August 2026. This will allow both overhead upgrade works to continue as well as road resurfacing on Bilston Road to take place.

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LRSSB annual report highlights important milestones achieved

Posted on Tuesday 14 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

A new report has revealed that the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) has delivered an estimated £33 million in added value to the light rail sector.

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In Pictures: Reduced services in Edinburgh after fire

Posted on Monday 13 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

As we reported a few days, Edinburgh Trams have been operating a reduced service since the start of Thursday 9th July 2026 after a big fire in the former Debenhams store on Princes Street. The road has remained closed ever … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2026!

Posted on Monday 13 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Ahead of the main summer season this is our latest round-up of those heritage trams which have operated in service on tramways across the British Isles. Please remember that the aim of this list is to show any heritage trams … Continue reading →

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Trams &: Manchester Metrolink 3007 & bus

Posted on Monday 13 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this week’s edition of “Trams &” we go to Manchester and it’s the usual two types of vehicle we see – a tram and a bus!

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: National Tramway Museum – Blackpool 762

Posted on Sunday 12 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

“Meet the Trams” continues this evening with another tram which has carried passengers at the National Tramway Museum during 2026. That tram is Blackpool 762.

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Burton & Ashby 14 set to run at Statfold Barn Railway

Posted on Sunday 12 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Burton & Ashby 14 – the tram that was repatriated from Detroit in 2015 – looks set to run in service at the Statfold Barn Railway during their 1940s weekend, taking place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July.

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Supertram launch special summer tram ticket offers

Posted on Sunday 12 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

South Yorkshire Supertram are to make available two new tram ticket offers which will provide excellent value for people travelling on the network over the summer.

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UKTram Light Rail Operators Committee meet again

Posted on Sunday 12 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

25th June 2026 saw the second meeting of the UKTram Light Rail Operators Committee (LROC) this year as members met to discuss workforce development and share best practice. This session ended up being online as the heatwave had caused travel … Continue reading →

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