Monthly Archives: October 2026

Mixed picture for passenger numbers on English tram systems

Posted on Friday 2 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Department for Transport have released the 2025/6 Light Rail Statistics which includes data on passengers carried on English tram and light rail systems. It’s a bit of a mixed picture as whilst some systems have seen record-breaking numbers using … Continue reading →

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Famous Faces Metro mural celebrates 30 years

Posted on Friday 2 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

A mural which has been located at Monument Tyne and Wear Metro station is celebrating 30 years in its current location. ‘Famous Faces’  was painted by former coal miner and artist Bob Olley and was commissioned through the Metro’s Art … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Manchester 765

Posted on Friday 2 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

We have another photo from the early days of the Heaton Park Tramway as we take another look at Manchester 765 in operation.

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In Pictures: Blackpool 159 returns to service at EATM Festival of Transport

Posted on Thursday 1 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 26th September was a day of trams returning to service in green and cream liveries obviously as not only did we see Blackpool Flexity2 012 make its official debut with its new look but some 217 miles (as the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Aberdeen Suburban Company relics

Posted on Thursday 1 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Earlier this year we saw a surviving tram from the Aberdeen Suburban Tramways Company return to the rails following an overhaul. It may no longer be operating as a tram as such but as a piece of hauled rolling stock … Continue reading →

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West Midlands Metro steps up enforcement of Buy Before You Board

Posted on Thursday 1 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

‘Buy Before You Board’ has now fully introduced on the West Midlands Metro with anyone found without a valid ticket or pass on the trams now facing a £100 penalty fare.

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