UKTram Innovation Group meet to discuss new approaches to procurement and collaboration

Posted on Wednesday 4 November 2026 by Gareth Prior

The most recent meeting of the Operational Innovation Group at UKTram explored how procurement processes can better support innovation across the light rail sector, with discussions on opportunities for greater collaboration between operators, authorities and suppliers.

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A trip to… South Yorkshire Supertram

Posted on Tuesday 3 November 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this latest pictorial article we join John Binch as he takes a trip to the South Yorkshire Supertram network for some views of trams taken on 8th October 2026.

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Nexus advertise for new engineering jobs

Posted on Tuesday 3 November 2026 by Gareth Prior

Five new roles in the engineering department at Nexus are currently being advertised with a deadline of 16th November 2026, with the successful applicants getting the chance to play a key part in the operation of the Tyne and Wear Metro network.

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North Star Consultancy become new UKTram member

Posted on Tuesday 3 November 2026 by Gareth Prior

North Star Consultancy – a specialist transport operations and maintenance company – are the latest organisation to become a member at UKTram. They provide operations and maintenance consultancy services to transport organisations across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Africa and the Asia Pacific region.

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Major Metrolink works completed on-time

Posted on Monday 2 November 2026 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink services are running across the network again following the completion – on-time! – of the major trackworks in the Cornbrook area. No trams had been running on the Altrincham, Eccles or Trafford Centre lines since 19th October to allow around 4km of track to be replaced as part of the continued investment in maintaining, renewing and improving the network.

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They’ve Run in 2026!

Posted on Monday 2 November 2026 by Gareth Prior

With the main operating seasons now over on most heritage tramways across the British Isles we return to take a look at those trams which have run with passengers on board during the calendar year. This list includes private hires but does not include test or training runs. As always if you notice any errors or omissions please let us know!

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Old and New – Blackpool Tramway: Fleetwood Ferry

Posted on Monday 2 November 2026 by Gareth Prior

“Old and New” returns again today and we are still on the Blackpool Tramway as we see a traditional tram and a modern Flexity2 in action at around the same location on the line. This time we’re at Fleetwood Ferry.

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: Seaton Tramway – 6

Posted on Sunday 1 November 2026 by Gareth Prior

This latest outing for “Meet the Trams” features Seaton Tramway 6.

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New policing model launched in Manchester aimed at keeping Bee Network passengers safe

Posted on Sunday 1 November 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Transport Policing and Crime Command (TPACC) has been created in Greater Manchester as a pioneering, first of its kind approach bringing together Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to help tackle crime, antisocial behaviour and road safety issues across the region’s transport network.

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UKTram join discussions at Urban Tram Forum in Brussels

Posted on Sunday 1 November 2026 by Gareth Prior

James Hammett, UKTram Managing Director, recently headed to Brussels to join the 2026 Urban Tram Forum (UTF) where representatives from across the world met to discuss challenges facing systems.

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Plaque unveiled in memory of Metro pioneer Tony Ridley

Posted on Sunday 1 November 2026 by Gareth Prior

A new plaque has been unveiled at Newcastle Central Metro station to commemorate Professor Tony Ridley, the man who helped to make the Tyne and Wear Metro system a reality.

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In Pictures: Testing continues on West Midlands Metro extension

Posted on Saturday 31 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

As October turns to November the wait goes on for the opening of the latest West Midlands Metro extension with the Black Country Line between Wednesbury and Dudley still waiting for an official opening date. Dudley Council Leader Cllr Patrick Harley had claimed earlier this year that he had been told it would open on 1st November (his second date of the year after previously giving 28th August) but no exact date has ever come out of the West Midlands Combined Authority with the vague “autumn 2026” still in any official literature. Things haven’t been dormant on the extension though with regular testing having been taking place as we see in this article.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 31st October 2026

Posted on Saturday 31 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

We have the treat of some photos from the Seaton Tramway in this week’s update:

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Around the World in Trams: Tacoma 2005

Posted on Saturday 31 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

This week we have one final photo coming from Tacoma in the USA.

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Coventry Very Light Rail wins Innovation Impact Award

Posted on Saturday 31 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Coventry Very Light Rail has been recognised at the British Construction & Infrastructure Awards, with Colas Rail and Coventry City Council being named joint winners of the Innovation Impact Award.

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Extended closure for Tyne and Wear Metro after discovery of damaged bridge

Posted on Saturday 31 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Tyne and Wear Metro services will remain suspended between Wallsend and Tynemouth until Thursday 5th November. This is as a result of urgent repairs needed to a bridge in North Shields following the discovery of structural damage during a planned infrastructure inspection.

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In Pictures: Supertram works finish early – but no early resumption of services

Posted on Friday 30 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

The rail replacement works at Hillsborough and Shalesmoor have been completed ahead of time, but unfortunately through services on South Yorkshire Supertram will be unable to resume until the original planned date of Sunday 1st November 2026. The works had started on Saturday 24th October and had been scheduled to continue until the end of Saturday 31st October but good progress was made leading to finishing works taking place on Thursday 29th October and road reopening on Friday 30th October.

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Free travel in Edinburgh Remembrance commemorations

Posted on Friday 30 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams – along with Lothian Buses – have announced that as part of their support of the 2026 Scottish Poppy Appeal they will be offering free travel to veterans and serving members of the Armed Forces on both Remembrance Sunday (8th November) and Armistice Day (11th November) this November.

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Picture in Time: Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Friday 30 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

Back to 1980 once more with another visit to the Tyne and Wear Metro just a few months after it had welcomed its first passengers.

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Gateshead 10 returns to service!

Posted on Thursday 29 October 2026 by Gareth Prior

The days may be getting shorter with the clocks having changed but Beamish has provided a bit of brightness for tram enthusiasts with the return to service of Gateshead 10 – around 10 years since it last carried passengers!

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