Midland Metro 16 becomes a “hub for innovative transport technology”

Posted on Thursday 23 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

As reported earlier this year, former Midland Metro T69 16 is to receive a new lease of life as a testbed for various new technologies and now more details have been released of this after a special Demonstration Day event last month at the Very Light Rail Innovation Centre in Dudley.

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Nottingham Express Transit 232 heads off repairs

Posted on Wednesday 22 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

Trams on the back of low loaders is not exactly ground-breaking news with the West Midlands Metro in particular seemingly always sending their trams off somewhere or another. But the sight of a tram from Nottingham on a lorry is a bit more unusual which makes this story a little more exciting. The tram which has on the move recently has been Citadis 232.

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Fleetwood Tram Sunday cancelled – and then its not!

Posted on Wednesday 22 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

A week may be a long time in politics but it also looks like a few days is a very long time in organising community based events! The Fleetwood Festival of Transport – aka Tram Sunday – was abruptly cancelled due to a lack of volunteers and then just a few days later it was all back on after a new event committee was formed.

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Man jailed and banned from trams after conviction of sexual assault

Posted on Wednesday 22 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

Tahir Ali, aged 37 from Oldham, has been jailed for three years and banned from the Metrolink network following a conviction of sexual assault. He was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault following incidents involving a woman and a teenage girl on board trams.

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In Pictures: Bluebird takes flight to Glory Mine

Posted on Tuesday 21 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

One of the most complex restorations to have been undertaken in the workshop at the Crich Tramway Village is now starting to reach a conclusion. Work on London County Council 1 – aka Bluebird – started in June 2014 when it made its first move into the workshop and now almost ten years later and the tram is able to run under its own power, with a significant batch of testing recently having taken place including three return trips to Glory Mine.

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Winning entry announced for West Midlands Metro 25th anniversary logo

Posted on Tuesday 21 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

A 9 year old from Birmingham has been congratulated after winning the competition to design a logo to help the West Midlands Metro celebrate their 25th anniversary later this year. Pargunn Kaur Birring, who attends Wattville Primary School in Birmingham, was selected by judges after a close fought competition.

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Birthday giveaways for Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Tuesday 21 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

With Edinburgh Trams getting ready to mark their 10th birthday on 31st May they are celebrating with a series of free giveaways – and all you need to do is go onto their social media to accounts to be within a chance of winning.

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Metrolink 1027 to be put up for sale

Posted on Monday 20 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

One of the last operational vehicles dating from the opening of the Manchester Metrolink system is set to be offered for sale, according to a report from the Branch Line Society.

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New pre-booked assistance trial gets underway on the DLR

Posted on Monday 20 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

Transport for London and operators of the Docklands Light Railway, KeolisAmey Docklands, have launched a six month trial to help make journeys on the network more accessible. To be known as Access DLR, the aim is to enable customers to travel who may otherwise encounter barriers.

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams – Princes Street

Posted on Monday 20 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

Its another of the many advertising liveries to have been done seen in recent times on Edinburgh Trams which is featured in this edition of “Out and About”.

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Manchester Metrolink Then & Now: Cornbrook

Posted on Sunday 19 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

Time for another “Manchester Metrolink Then & Now” as we go to Cornbrook.

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Events coming this week…

Posted on Sunday 19 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

As we approach the second of our Bank Holidays in May there are more events to enjoy across the British Isles…

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Isle of Man 2024 – Spring Photo Charter 19th to 29th April

Posted on Sunday 19 May 2024 by admin

As an accompaniment to our two Photo Galleries added to the site over the past couple of weeks, David Mee provides us with a diary of what went on over this ten day period.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 19th May 2024

Posted on Sunday 19 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

Part two of the photos from the Isle of Man features this week:

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In Pictures: ODAS cameras fitted to Blackpool 011

Posted on Saturday 18 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

The complete fleet of Flexity2 trams which operate on the Blackpool Tramway will soon be running with ODAS cameras after 011 became the latest to receive the equipment at Starr Gate Depot.

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Around the World in Trams: Amsterdam 765

Posted on Saturday 18 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another edition of “Around the World in Trams”.

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The seaside returns to Crich this May Half Term holiday

Posted on Saturday 18 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

The Crich Tramway Village – which is pretty much as land locked as you could hope to find! – will once again be going to the seaside during the May Half Term school holidays. Seaside Fun will be taking place between Saturday 25th and Friday 31st May with plenty to do for all of the family.

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Discounted Metro travel for Birmingham Pride

Posted on Saturday 18 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

Anyone who has tickets for Birmingham Pride later this month will be able to enjoy a 20% discount of tram travel as part of the West Midlands Metro’s sponsorship of the event.

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In Pictures: Ipswich 33 receives adverts!

Posted on Friday 17 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

The sole electric tram at the Ipswich Transport Museum is looking a little bit different as it has recently received some adverts. But don’t worry, Ipswich 33 has not got a modern vinyl wrap  but has had some long-lost original adverts affixed in between decks following an intriguing discovery.

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Busy Sunday ahead for Metrolink

Posted on Friday 17 May 2024 by Gareth Prior

Passengers planning on travelling on the Manchester Metrolink network this Sunday (19th May) are being advised to plan ahead with Manchester City hoping to secure the Premier League title at the Etihad Stadium whilst Barry Manilow appears at the non-opened Co-Op Live arena. With the two venues being next to each other the Ashton line is expected to be extremely busy in the build-up and aftermath of the two events.

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