Edinburgh Trams ToTo celebrates 1st anniversary

Posted on Saturday 23 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Launching on 19th May 2025, the Tap-on, Tap-off (known as ToTo) way of paying for travel on Edinburgh Trams has now reached a significant milestone – its first anniversary.

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A trip to… Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Friday 22 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Another pictorial article as we head off to the Tyne and Wear Metro once again to take a look at some of the new Stadler trains in service on various dates in April 2026. Howard Forster provides us with the images on this occasion.

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NET appoint new Head of Operations and Safety

Posted on Friday 22 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit have reaffirmed their commitment to safety and reliability with the appointment of a new Head of Operations and Safety.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Rocket 732

Posted on Friday 22 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

It’s a final stop in Blackpool for this batch of photos in “Picture in Time” as we feature one of the iconic illuminated trams back in 1979.

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In Pictures: A look at Edinburgh Trams 271

Posted on Thursday 21 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this article we feature photos of Edinburgh Trams 271 both inside and out as it stands at the Newhaven terminus. The tram retains its advert for Emirates which was added in June 2025 – one of ten such ads applied at the time. Roy Calderwood with the photos.

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Emergency overhead line repair works on the Tyne and Wear Metro

Posted on Thursday 21 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

There will be no service on the Tyne and Wear Metro between Tuesday 26th and Thursday 28th May to allow for emergency overhead line repair works to take place at Benton. The overhead lines need immediate repair work after a dewirement incident earlier in 2026.

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UKTram start work on next phase of its strategy

Posted on Thursday 21 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

The UKTram team recently met up for a two day session at their headquarters in Birmingham to start work on the next phase of their strategy, which is set to have a renewed focus on strengthening member value and supporting the delivery of new light rail schemes across the UK.

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Crich’s Access Tram II set to be launched 12th September

Posted on Wednesday 20 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

The National Tramway Museum at Crich have asked everyone to “save the date” as they confirm that they are planning the official launch of Access Tram II on the first day of this year’s Tram Weekend – Saturday 12th September 2026.

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City of Edinburgh Council reaches out of court settlement with law firm

Posted on Wednesday 20 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

An out of court settlement has been reached between the City of Edinburgh Council and DLA Piper over the legal advice the former received during the original tram project. But the terms of the agreement mean that the exact amount won’t be revealed.

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Stourbridge MP supports plans for expansion of VLR services in the area

Posted on Wednesday 20 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Cat Eccles, MP for Stourbridge, has given her support towards plans to open a Very Light Rail (VLR) line to Brierley Hill during a recent meeting with Pre Metro Operations Ltd – who have operated the short Stourbridge Shuttle service for the past 17 years.

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In Pictures: Swinging 60s Weekend at East Anglia Transport Museum

Posted on Tuesday 19 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

On Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May 2026 the East Anglia Transport Museum returned to the 1960s as their latest special event took place. Included in the event was the usual tram and trolleybus service, plus the East Suffolk Light Railway in operation as well as a free vintage bus service around the local area. Music was also provided by The Austin Beats to really add to the atmosphere of the 60s! Bryan Grint paid a visit on the first day of the event.

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NET renew pleas to motorists to be careful around trams

Posted on Tuesday 19 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

For most of you reading this website it is probably no big surprise to hear that Nottingham Express Transit are renewing their pleas to motorists driving close to the tramway to be careful, especially when you consider the number of trams in Nottingham which have been sidelined for significant periods after being involved in collisions. As part of the latest campaign, NET have also revealed the cost of these collisions – with the largest incident to date having cost more than £500,000.

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Operation Coastwatch returns to tackle anti-social behaviour in North Tyneside

Posted on Tuesday 19 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Operation Coastwatch – a joint effort by Northumbria Police, North Tyneside Council and Nexus – has returned for summer 2026. It aims to tackle anti-social behaviour on the Tyne and Wear Metro and across the North Tyneside coast.

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A trip to… Luas, Dublin

Posted on Monday 18 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Across the Irish Sea to the only operational tramway in Ireland for this latest pictorial article. These photos are of Luas in Dublin with the images captured by Alan Absolom on a visit on 10th May 2026.

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Edinburgh Trams to carry RAPAID Emergency Bandages

Posted on Monday 18 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

All 27 trams – plus support vehicles – in Edinburgh are set to carry emergency bandage kits as part of a joint initiative with charity RAPAID Emergency Bandages.

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Old(er) and New – West Midlands Metro: Wednesbury Great Western Street

Posted on Monday 18 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Its “Old(er) and New” time again as we take a look at the same location on the West Midlands Metro several years apart with one photo featuring a T69 and the other a CAF Urbos tram.

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: National Tramway Museum – Leeds 399

Posted on Sunday 17 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

This latest article in “Meet the Trams” continues featuring trams which have run in passenger service during 2026 and this time we take a look at Leeds 399.

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In Pictures: A Lisbon tram in Lincolnshire

Posted on Sunday 17 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

In the relatively recent past we have seen several trams from the Portuguese systems of Oporto and Lisbon make it over to the UK, some initially as a source of spare parts with others being restored to operational condition. One such example which has taken a bit of convoluted route to carry passengers is Lisbon 711 which can now be found at the Crowle Peatland Railway in Lincolnshire where it is used as hauled stock.

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Discounted Metro travel for Birmingham Pride

Posted on Sunday 17 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro have once again teamed up with the organisers of Birmingham Pride to offer discounted travel on the trams to get to the events. Taking place 23rd to 25th May, ticketholders to the event will be able to get 20% off Metro zone 1-4 fares.

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Nexus help out with restoration of Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway

Posted on Sunday 17 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Nexus have been supporting plans to reopen Ashington’s Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway following a donation of surplus building materials as well as staff spending one of their annual volunteer days to help the volunteers at the railway lay track.

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