Monthly Archives: October 2026

LRSSB celebrate one year of the ‘Skills Hub’

Posted on Wednesday 14 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

An online portal which has transformed how light rail manages safety skills training, professional development, and competency management is celebrating its first anniversary. Developed by the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board, the ‘Skills Hub’ has already been embraced by … Continue reading →

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555 022 completes the set of Tyne and Wear Metro trains in service!

Posted on Tuesday 13 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

555 022 has become the 46th and final of the Stadler built trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro network to enter service – although it was only used briefly on its first day with it being withdrawn from use … Continue reading →

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Final major Metrolink improvement work of the year set to start

Posted on Tuesday 13 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

There will be changes to Manchester Metrolink services from 19th October to 1st November as the last set of major improvement works for 2026 will take place. During these works around 4km of track will be replaced between Trafford Bar … Continue reading →

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Wabtec become UKTram member

Posted on Tuesday 13 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Wabtec UK – who provide rail technology, engineering services and lifecycle support services for rail operators across the country – have become a member at UKTram. Their aim of becoming a member is to build stronger connections across light rail.

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In Pictures: 47 returns to fleet livery on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Monday 12 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

One day you’ve got an advert and the next you’re running without it! Such is the world of modern advertising vinyls as West Midlands Metro 47 has just found out following the removal of its adverts for Monzo.

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Sheffield City Council consult on tram and bus gates

Posted on Monday 12 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Sheffield City Council have started a consultation on proposed transport improvements across the Upper Don Valley. There are wide-ranging plans included to help improve bus reliability, safety and accessibility, but there are also some proposals related to the trams – … Continue reading →

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Trams &: Oporto 196 & diesel locomotive Planet

Posted on Monday 12 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Beamish is the location again for this edition of “Trams &”.

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: East Anglia Transport Museum – Blackpool 159

Posted on Sunday 11 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Another return in “Meet the Trams” as we’re back at the East Anglia Transport Museum to feature the latest tram which has been used in passenger service during 2026 – Blackpool 159.

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GMB announce 25 days of strike action on NET

Posted on Sunday 11 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit services are set to be severely disrupted in the lead-up to Christmas with GMB announcing 25 days of strike action in the ongoing pay dispute. The news of the dates comes with a warning from NET that … Continue reading →

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Luas Engineering Works: Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th October 2026

Posted on Sunday 11 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

There will be engineering works taking place on Dublin’s Luas Red line over the weekend of Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October 2026 with replacement bus services in operation.

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Metro free wi-fi to be expanded to more stations

Posted on Sunday 11 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

A free wi-fi service on the Tyne and Wear Metro is set to be rolled out to four more stations to help improve the digital experience for passengers. The Metro Connect network – which can be accessed through the Pop … Continue reading →

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London Trams named UK Operator of the Year at Global Light Rail Awards

Posted on Saturday 10 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

The annual Global Light Rail Awards took place in London on 7th October 2026 with the great and good of the sector meeting to find out who were being recognised for their efforts over the past 12 months. Winners were … Continue reading →

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Around the World in Trams: Tacoma 2002

Posted on Saturday 10 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

“Around the World in Trams” features another photo from the T Line which operates in Tacoma, Washington DC.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 10th October 2026

Posted on Saturday 10 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

This week we have photos from the East Anglia Transport Museum:

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Bee Network launches Bee Card in Apple Wallet

Posted on Saturday 10 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Greater Manchester is to be the first place in the UK where people can buy bus and tram tickets directly in Apple Wallet. This means anyone travelling on either the tram or bus network can choose their pre-paid tickets and … Continue reading →

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Workshop assesses impact of Sandilands recommendations

Posted on Saturday 10 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Representatives from tram systems across the UK recently joined a wide range of sector stakeholders to discuss advances in tramway safety since the Sandilands accident.

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In Pictures: Blue route trams at Herdings Park

Posted on Friday 9 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

As we have seen over the past few weeks a collapsed well at Birley Lane has resulted in service changes on the South Yorkshire Supertram network. The big change is that Blue route trams from Malin Bridge are being diverted … Continue reading →

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Poetry on Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Friday 9 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Tramlines is a new partnership between Edinburgh City of Literature and Edinburgh Trams which will see poems from both well known poets and new voices displayed on trams across the fleet. It comes about following the signing of a new … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Blackpool & Fleetwood 40

Posted on Friday 9 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Picture in Time” we once again take a look at the Heaton Park Tramway in 1980, but this time we go inside the shelter/depot/workshop to see work underway on restoring another tram.

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A trip to… the Isle of Man

Posted on Thursday 8 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

1st October 2026 was another significant date in the history of public transport on the Isle of Man as it marked 50 years to the day since bus services were nationalised and that was enough of an excuse for Steven … Continue reading →

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