Daily Archives: Saturday 15 August 2026

In Pictures: Trams continue to use West End as a terminus

Posted on Saturday 15 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

As we’ve reported several times over the past month, Edinburgh Trams are currently only able to operate between the Airport and West End because of the major fire in the former Debenhams building on Princes Street which has seen the … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 15th August 2026

Posted on Saturday 15 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Photos in this week’s main site update come from the recent Manx Heritage Transport Festival, with thanks to Steven Hughes.

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Around the World in Trams: Hong Kong 76

Posted on Saturday 15 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Around the World in Trams” we take another look at one of Hong Kong’s famous double deck tramcars.

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Surgeon becomes first woman to run the entire Metro route

Posted on Saturday 15 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Alice Townend, a Tyneside surgeon, has become the very first woman to have run the complete route of the Tyne and Wear Metro. Alice, 53 from Great Park in Newcastle, completed the 65 mile challenge in less than 24 hours … Continue reading →

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Pro Rail Services become latest UKTram member

Posted on Saturday 15 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Pro Rail Services – a family owned specialist contractor who deliver permanent way and civil engineering services across the UK and Ireland – have become the latest member of UK Tram, adding further infrastructure expertise.

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