Monthly Archives: October 2026

Blackpool Transport make Executive Director appointments

Posted on Thursday 8 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Transport Services Limited – operator of tram and bus services on the Fylde Coast – have made two key board appointments with Jamie Swift and Steve Staley promoted from within the business and will now serve as Executive Directors.

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Light Rail Summit puts smarter, stronger, networks in focus

Posted on Thursday 8 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

The eighth Light Rail Summit, organised by UKTram and the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB), took place in Birmingham on 16th September 2026. This year’s theme was Smarter Systems, Stronger Networks and included speakers looking at opportunities to … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Uniqlo’s squares spread to Manchester

Posted on Wednesday 7 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Over the past year we have had several instances of the same advertiser being seen on Manchester Metrolink and West Midlands Metro, and as October begins we have another example with Uniqlo the latest to join the list.

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Overnight engineering works in Fleetwood

Posted on Wednesday 7 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

There will be essential engineering works on the Blackpool Tramway taking place overnight on Tuesday 13th October close to Heathfield Road tramstop in Fleetwood. These works will mean trams from Starr Gate will start and terminate at Thornton Gate from … Continue reading →

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Mass Transit Taskforce starts roundtable discussions

Posted on Wednesday 7 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Earlier this year the previous government set-up a Mass Transit Taskforce with the aim to look at the barriers which prevent the fast and effective delivery of mass transit schemes (including trams and light rail). There may have been a … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: New advertising wrap for West Midlands Metro 48

Posted on Tuesday 6 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro 48 has become the latest tram in the fleet to receive an all over advert with a design for Uniqlo noted on the tram on 3rd October 2026. It becomes the 23rd tram (of 42) to have … Continue reading →

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Fire brings a halt to tram services through central Nottingham

Posted on Tuesday 6 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

What is about fires in buildings causing disruption for trams systems in the UK at the moment? After the major blazes in Fleetwood and Edinburgh which saw sections of tramways closed weeks and months, another fire in Nottingham City Centre … Continue reading →

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AtkinsRealis become UKTram member

Posted on Tuesday 6 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

AtkinsRealis have become a member of UKTram, adding their extensive engineering, project delivery and systems integration expertise to the growing community.

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In Pictures: A change of advert for Metrolink 3094

Posted on Monday 5 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

There has been a change of design of ad on Manchester Metrolink 3094 with it now carrying a very bright and colourful set of vinyls for Mayfield Park under the slogan Love from Mayfield.

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Northampton to investigate prospects of Mass Transit

Posted on Monday 5 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Northampton have become the latest town in the UK to throw their hat into the mass transit ring with proposals for a system being considered as part of the Northampton Area Transport Strategy 2026 to 2036.

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Trams &: London Trams 2561 & EMU 465 028

Posted on Monday 5 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

We have another edition of “Trams &” and its off to London Trams this time out for two forms of electric traction.

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: National Tramway Museum – Cardiff 131

Posted on Sunday 4 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

This edition of “Meet the Trams” may be a bit of a cheat as we take a look at a tram which is usually non-passenger carrying but was used in service during the recent Tram Weekend at the National Tramway … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: A Boat Car in Washington D.C.

Posted on Sunday 4 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

When you think of the Blackpool Boat Car in the United States of America you would probably immediately think of San Francisco, which is now home to three of the class. But it isn’t the only place you can see … Continue reading →

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Major renewal work for Tyne and Wear Metro in October

Posted on Sunday 4 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

There is to be a nine-day closure of the Tyne and Wear Metro between St James and Monkseaton from Saturday 24th October to Sunday 1st November to allow more major renewal work to take place. This will include both the … Continue reading →

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OLE training course helps professionals built their skills

Posted on Sunday 4 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

The latest three-day UK Light Rail Systems Overhead Line training course has taken place in Doncaster with participants from Siemens and South Yorkshire Supertram benefiting and strengthening their practical skills and knowledge in maintaining tramway overhead equipment.

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In Pictures: Testing continues on the Black Country Line

Posted on Saturday 3 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

If we are to believe the Leader of Dudley Council passenger services on the West Midlands Metro Black Country Line extension are less than a month away, with his announcement in the summer that he had been told it would … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 3rd October 2026

Posted on Saturday 3 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Photos this week come from Nottingham Express Transit:

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Around the World in Trams: Tacoma 2001

Posted on Saturday 3 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

We welcome Saturday evenings in October as we head to the USA for some photos from the T Line.

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Edinburgh Trams wins Tram Operator of the Year at the National Transport Awards

Posted on Saturday 3 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

The 2026 National Transport Awards were a reason for celebration in Edinburgh with both Edinburgh Trams and Lothian Buses winning Operator of the Year Awards (obviously Tram and Bus Operator of the Year respectively).

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Original Metro trains feature in new urban art project

Posted on Saturday 3 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

All the original Metrocars may have been withdrawn from passenger service but they haven’t yet been forgotten and now are part of an urban art project which has transformed a busy city centre subway.

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