Chair appointed to new committee driving tramway safety standards

Posted on Thursday 26 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Colin Kerr, former Head of Safety and Projects at Edinburgh Trams and now Technical Engineer and non-executive Director at the Light Rail Safety and Standards Boad, has been appointed Chair of a new body responsible for agreeing on sector-wide standards.

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In Pictures: Another quick visit to Crich as the season continues

Posted on Wednesday 25 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

We’re into the second week of the 2026 season at the National Tramway Museum in Crich already. Seven passenger trams have seen use so far this year but at the present time are only running as far as Wakebridge whilst there is ongoing work at Glory Mine following Newcastle 102’s issue on the first day of the season. This latest pictorial article features photos from Saturday 21st March 2026 and come from Steven Hughes.

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More investment into Metro overhead line this April

Posted on Wednesday 25 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

There will be no Tyne and Wear Metro services between Pelaw and South Shields from Monday 13th to Friday 17th April to allow for major work to take place on the overhead line. This work is part of the Asset Renewal Programme and has been scheduled during the Easter holidays to minimise disruption and with less traffic on the roads the road replacement transport should suffer fewer delays.

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RNIB Scotland guide Edinburgh Trams team through onboard training

Posted on Wednesday 25 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Royal National Institute of Blind People Scotland (RNIB) recently visited Edinburgh Trams’  Gogar Depot to speak to a group of staff from across the business and to run a practical workshop to help to improve the understanding of the experiences faced by blind and partially sighted people when using public transport.

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In Pictures: Xero adverts in the West Midlands and Manchester

Posted on Tuesday 24 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

The recent pattern of the same adverts appearing on trams on both the West Midlands Metro and Manchester Metrolink has continued with Xero taking out contracts on both systems within a couple of days of each other. The trams to carry the adverts are West Midlands Metro 47 and Manchester Metrolink 3102.

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Supertram upgrade tramstop advertising with new, bright eco-friendly posters

Posted on Tuesday 24 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

South Yorkshire Supertram and Global (the Media & Entertainment group) have completed a major upgrade of the tram network’s 6-sheet advertising estate. This has seen a new generation of high-quality, energy-efficient LED-lit posters installed across the network.

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UKTram attend Interchange 2026

Posted on Tuesday 24 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

UKTram recently attended Interchange 2026 which was held at Manchester Central on 3rd and 4th March. This is considered to be the leading meeting place for the integrated transport infrastructure community and it saw clients, decision makers and industry experts come together to explore how a more decarbonised, resilient and connected transport system can be delivered.

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555 030 enters service on the Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Monday 23 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Its been a quieter week of fleet changes on the Tyne and Wear Metro with none of the Metrocars departing for scrap. But that doesn’t mean there have been no changes as we have still managed to see another of the Stadler trains enter service for the first time.

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Decision on return of horse trams to the Sea Terminal set to be made in May

Posted on Monday 23 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

We could be just a couple of months away from knowing whether the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway will be extended back towards the Sea Terminal after an amended motion in Tynwald put a deadline of May for a debate on the scheme.

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15 Years Apart: Cardiff 131

Posted on Monday 23 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “15 Years Apart” we again feature a tram in two different locations – as we include images of Cardiff 131 at Beamish and Crich.

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: Beamish – Blackpool 31

Posted on Sunday 22 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

We continue our look at the heritage trams which have run in 2026 and we remain at Beamish for this latest article with a review of Blackpool 31.

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Badly parked cars and vans to blame for blocking Croydon tram tracks

Posted on Sunday 22 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

New figures released by Transport for London (TfL) have shown that the London Trams network has been delayed by other road users blocking the tracks at least once a month, for most months since November 2019.

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West Midlands Metro host International Women’s Day event

Posted on Sunday 22 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

To mark International Women’s Day on Sunday 9th March 2026, West Midlands Metro held an inspiring event which celebrated this year’s theme #GiveToGain, and recognised the invaluable contributions of women across the organisation.

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South Yorkshire Mayor claims Supertram losing £1,700 a week due to fare dodging

Posted on Sunday 22 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Oliver Coppard, the Mayor of South Yorkshire, recently claimed that South Yorkshire Supertram are losing £1,700 a week because of fare dodging, although the SYMCA have confirmed that this isn’t all deliberate with some down to the fact that conductors are unable to sell tickets to everyone on board busy trams.

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Another piece of history goes in Blackpool as old tracks removed

Posted on Saturday 21 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Tracks which have remained disused for a number of years have been removed in Blackpool as part of the development of the Foxhall and Blundell Street areas of the town. Included in the rails which have been removed is the historic alignment on Princess Street (part of the original tramway in Blackpool back in 1885) as well as those which provided access to the north end of the Fitting Shop.

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Around the World in Trams: Amsterdam Works Car H9

Posted on Saturday 21 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

We go “Around the World in Trams” again and we remain in Amsterdam for a view of another Works Car.

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Event: Brighton Tram 53 Society Open Weekend 2026 – 11th and 12th April

Posted on Saturday 21 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Brighton Tram 53 Society’s Open Weekend for 2026 in less than a month away and you can book your timed slot now to visit the current home of their two trams – no. 53 and Works Car 1. The Open Weekend will take place on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April 2026.

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Offender sentenced after tram conductor assault in Sheffield

Posted on Saturday 21 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

A man who was convicted of assaulting a tram conductor, exhibiting threatening behaviour and criminal damage to tramstops at Attercliffe and Cricket Inn Road, has been sentenced at court.

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In Pictures: Full driver training underway to Millennium Point

Posted on Friday 20 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Sunday 15th March saw the start of full driver training on the West Midlands Metro extension to Millennium Point, as preparations ramp a gear ahead of services starting on the first phase of the Birmingham Eastside extension. A temporary timetable has also been introduced onto the network during the driver training to ensure that all drivers are getting the chance to be cleared for the new line.

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Major system upgrade on the way for Metro control room

Posted on Friday 20 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Tyne and Wear Metro control room is to undergo a £8.8 million upgrade to key systems essential for day-to-day operations. Technology which manages key assets such as Metro power supply, fire and intruder alarms, lighting, lifts, escalators, and tunnel drainage pumps, will be renewed during the work to an upgraded digital standard.

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