Daily Archives: Friday 2 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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