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Monthly Archives: August 2026
Metro modernisation work starts this weekend
There will be no services on the Tyne and Wear Metro from South Gosforth to the Airport for nine days between 15th and 23rd August as more major modernisation work takes place. This time as well as the usual track … Continue reading
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In Pictures: More advert changes in Manchester
Following quickly on our last update of advert changes for trams on the Manchester Metrolink system is another round-up where we have seen a tram lose on set of vinyls in favour of a new set.
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More horse trams leave Strathallan Depot
Another four horse trams have departed Strathallan Depot for off-site storage, following on from 44’s recent move to Jurby Transport Museum. This time its Toastrack’s 12, 38 and 39 along with Bulkhead 43 which have moved to a secure location.
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More service changes on the West Midlands Metro
West Midlands Metro services will see more alterations in August and September. The European Athletic Championships in Birmingham will impact services next Sunday whilst more overhead line upgrades will be taking place on Sunday 13th September.
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In Pictures: Blackpool Tramway’s Airshow split service
Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August 2026 saw the annual Blackpool Airshow take place, and with large crowds expected on the Promenade it was publicised that a split service would be running with no trams between Manchester Square and North … Continue reading
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Krefeld 412 to be scrapped
Earlier this year when it was announced that the trams formerly owned by the North Eastern Electrical Traction Trust (NEETT) were being transferred to the North East Land Sea and Air Museum (NELSAM), where they have been housed in a … Continue reading
Metrolink 3120 and car collide
Manchester Metrolink M5000 3120 – which was once the highest numbered tram in the fleet, until the 2018 order for 27 more trams – has been involved in a collision with a car on the Ashton-under-Lyne line.
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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro 47 receives a Monzo advert
Monzo – the British online bank – have doubled the tram systems they are advertising on with West Midlands Metro 47 joining South Yorkshire Supertram 111 in carrying the red vinyls.
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West Yorkshire want more views on Mass Transit system
You can’t say the public aren’t being consulted about the plans for a Mass Transit system for West Yorkshire as views are now being asked on early plans which outline how the system will contribute to the economic growth and … Continue reading
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Stop by Stop London Trams: Central Croydon – George Street
“Stop by Stop” carries on with our journey on the London Trams system and we now enter the central Croydon loop with next stop being George Street.
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They’re Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: East Anglia Transport Museum – Blackpool 634
We return to the East Anglia Transport Museum as we continue to “Meet the Trams” with a look this time out at Blackpool 634.
In Pictures: Major Supertram trackworks get underway
The South Yorkshire Supertram network has been split into three parts for the rest of August (work started Saturday 8th August) as major work to renew the delta junction at Park Square has got underway.
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TV Alert: NET to appear on 5 series
5’s latest season of ‘Fare Dodgers: At War with the Law’ will feature Nottingham Express Transit for the first time. Produced by Middlechild TV the series features various transport operators as they attempt to crackdown on fare evasion.
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Is it “Time for Trams”?
The answer to that question for many reading this website is probably yes! But that is also the name of a forthcoming national event which is aimed at accelerating light rail and mass transit delivery across the UK. It will … Continue reading
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In Photos: Tram-trains in service in South Wales
The first of 36 Stadler built tram-trains entered service on Transport for Wales services back on 23rd June 2026 when 398 028 operated on the Pontypridd to Cardiff Bay route. Since then more of the Citylink vehicles have entered service … Continue reading
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Around the World in Trams: Hong Kong 2
“Around the World in Trams” continues with another visit to Hong Kong.
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What’s New on British Trams Online? 8th August 2026
A short visit to Blackpool as we feature the Flexity2 trams in service:
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Public consultation to open on new Supertram fleet
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) are launching a consultation to get the views of the public on what the new tram fleet for the Supertram network should have. It will be asking views on everything from accessibility and … Continue reading
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UKTram Heritage Tramway Committee meet in Llandudno
The summer meeting of UKTram’s Heritage Tramway Committee recently took place in Llandudno where members once again exchanged knowledge and discussed common challenges with the aim of supporting the long-term future of the UK’s heritage tramways.
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In Pictures: Metrolink advert changes
The past few weeks have seen some changes with advertising liveries on Manchester Metrolink and here we bring you a round-up of those alterations with both new ads seen and trams returning to fleet livery.
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