Spring opening for WMM Wolverhampton City Centre extension?

Posted on Monday 27 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Trams could be running to Wolverhampton Railway Station later this spring if the latest press release from the Midland Metro Alliance can be believed. Detailing a forthcoming road closure to allow for resurfacing works on Piper’s Row (which will take approximately five days) it states that trams will be running later this spring – but we have been here before and its unlikely many will believe it until a tram actually runs under its own power onto the extension.

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Official launch of the Tyne and Wear Metro trains takes place

Posted on Monday 27 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

The first of the new Stadler built trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro has been officially unveiled at Gosforth Depot. The celebration event was hosted by Nexus and Stadler on Friday 17th March and was seen as an opportunity to thank many different people who have helped to make the new fleet a reality.

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The Number 20: Blackpool 642

Posted on Monday 27 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

For the last time in this series we feature a tram connected to “The Number 20” and its off to the seaside to take a look at a tram in Blackpool.

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Hucknall & Phoenix Park – Hucknall

Posted on Sunday 26 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Our journey to Hucknall comes to an end today as we reach the terminus as part of “Stop by Stop”. (We’ll go back to the Phoenix Park branch in the next edition).

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In Pictures: More snow in Birmingham

Posted on Sunday 26 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Well, its not more snow as it’s the same snowfall as before but its more photos of trams on the West Midlands Metro in the snow! Whereas last time we were out on the original stretch of the line in this pictorial article we head into Birmingham City Centre to see the Urbos3 and Urbos100 trams in action through the snow.

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Seaton Tramway staff complete inclusivity and accessibility training

Posted on Sunday 26 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Staff at the Seaton Tramway have recently completed inclusivity and accessibility training sessions. The programme aims to provide the staff with the necessary skills and knowledge to make the tramway more accessible and inclusive for all visitors. It was developed in collaboration with disability advocates and accessibility experts.

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RAIB to look at passenger dragging incident on NET

Posted on Sunday 26 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch have confirmed that they have conducted a preliminary investigation into an incident on Nottingham Express Transit which saw a passenger dragged a short distance. The incident occurred at 1804 on 22nd February 2023 at Beeston Centre.

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First Tram-Train for South Wales arrives

Posted on Saturday 25 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Transport for Wales are celebrating after the delivery of the first of 36 Citylink Tram-Trains arrived at the new Taff’s Well Depot. Arriving by road the vehicle – to be designated class 398 – arrived overnight on Tuesday 21st March.

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Around the World in Trams: Santa Cruz 14

Posted on Saturday 25 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

In this latest edition of “Around the World in Trams” we are again in Tenerife as we take a look at the only tramway or railway in the Canary Islands.

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Two new Transport Trust Red Wheels unveiled

Posted on Saturday 25 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

The National Transport Trust have recently unveiled two more “Red Wheels” at tram related locations. The significance of Blackpool’s Rigby Road Depot and the Kingsway Tram Subway in London have been recognised by these latest “Red Wheels” and join over 150 other sites across the country.

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Metrolink delays after collision between Police car and tram

Posted on Saturday 25 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink services on the Oldham and Rochdale line suffered delays early on Wednesday 22nd March after a collision between a Police car and a tram in Oldham Town Centre.

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Still no sign of a case for re-extending Douglas Bay Horse Tramway

Posted on Friday 24 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

The new season on the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway will be starting on 6th April 2023 but when it does it will once again be only running part of its former route as the section between Broadway and the Sea Terminal is still to be constructed. A recent debate at Tynwald again mentioned the prospect of returning the trams to the Sea Terminal but it seems there are currently no definite plans of when funding may be sought for this to be built.

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Forthcoming Metrolink Engineering Works: March-June 2023

Posted on Friday 24 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

There will be various service changes on the Manchester Metrolink network over the next few months. All the work planned is only at weekends but will impact the Rochdale, Airport, Bury and Ashton lines as well as an early morning complete network shutdown.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Boat 605

Posted on Friday 24 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

This is the last Blackpool based “Picture in Time” for this batch of photos as we enter August 1977 for a view on the Promenade.

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In Pictures: More excellent progress on new tram depot at EATM

Posted on Thursday 23 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

As winter turns to spring it’s a chance to see progress on those projects which have been ongoing throughout the darker, colder months. One of the most significant infrastructure projects which has been taking place is at the East Anglia Transport Museum where a second tram depot is being built to house the ever expanding tram fleet.

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And then there were two…

Posted on Thursday 23 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

The second of the new Tyne and Wear Metro trains has arrived at Gosforth Depot. 555 004 was delivered on behalf of Stadler by RailAdventure which again involved it being transported by rail from Switzerland which included its haulage within the UK by a pair of HST power cars.

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Stagecoach Supertram Engineering Works: 25th & 26th March

Posted on Thursday 23 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Essential track replacement works will be taking place on the Stagecoach Supertram network from 2200 on Saturday 25th March and after 2100 on Sunday 26th March. As a result there will be changes to Blue and Purple route services.

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In Pictures: Blackpool 40 on test at Crich as more trams enter service

Posted on Wednesday 22 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its been just over a week since the Crich Tramway Village opened for another year and we’ve already seen six different trams run in service – and more are being prepared for service including Blackpool Standard 40 which has undergone some test runs ahead of its return having missed last year undergoing overhaul.

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In Pictures: Trams to Newhaven construction images

Posted on Wednesday 22 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Whilst all the excitement of the Trams to Newhaven project recently has obviously been the first tram on the line there has also been some further progress during February on the final stages of construction. In this pictorial article we take a look at what is fast becoming a completed tramway.

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Luas Engineering Works: 25th and 26th March

Posted on Wednesday 22 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Luas Green Line services will be running a revised service throughout the weekend of Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th March to allow essential engineering works to take place.

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