Tyne and Wear Metro scrappings restart

Posted on Wednesday 26 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

There must be a renewed confidence at Nexus that the new Stadler trains have settled into service on the Tyne and Wear Metro as the past few days have seen three of the last Metrocars head off for scrap – which leaves just five, although that will soon be four!

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In Pictures: Supertram gets ready to run over the delta again

Posted on Wednesday 26 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Tomorrow (Thursday 27th August) should see the resumption of South Yorkshire Supertram services across the delta junction following the early conclusion of the major engineering works which started back on Saturday 8th August. In preparation for the return of services test trams were seen using the relaid tracks on the junction.

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Edinburgh Trams to run extra services for Bon Jovi concert

Posted on Wednesday 26 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

While this summer hasn’t seen the major blockbuster multi night concerts at Murrayfield Stadium there will be a sell-out appearance by Bon Jovi on Friday 28th August – and to help people get to see the rock and roll legends Edinburgh Trams have confirmed they will be running additional trams.

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Overhead wires removed at Rigby Road

Posted on Tuesday 25 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Mid-August 2026 has seen some work take place around Blackpool’s Rigby Road Depot with the start of work to remove overhead wires around the depot complex. Whilst there has been no official word as to reason for the removal of the overhead it is likely to be connected to the previously confirmed need to demolish the former Fitting Shop/Body Shop/Paint Shop building.

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KeolisAmey appoint management team ahead of Luas takeover

Posted on Tuesday 25 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

KeolisAmey Luas have announced their senior leadership team ahead of the company taking control of operation on Dublin’s tram system from 1st September 2026. KeolisAmey were announced as the new operator earlier this year following a competitive tender which saw long-standing operator Transdev replaced (and despite the threat of legal action from the current incumbent which presumably has not been successful).

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Feasibility study for Edinburgh South Sub line confirmed

Posted on Monday 24 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

The first Scottish tram-trains could be on the horizon following the news that Transport Scotland and Network Rail Scotland will be carrying a feasibility study on their potential use on the South Suburban line in Edinburgh.

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Blue route disruption following discovery of a well under the tracks

Posted on Monday 24 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

It would appear that after good news that planned engineering works are going to end early it has to be tempered by some bad news as it has been confirmed that trams will be unable to run on South Yorkshire Supertram’s Blue route between Gleadless Townend and Halfway for an undetermined period. The reason for the disruption is that an old well has been discovered under the tracks at Birley Lane.

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Stop by Stop London Trams: Central Croydon – Centrale

Posted on Monday 24 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Onwards we go with a trip on the London Trams system. We’re still in central Croydon and this time we continue around the central Croydon loop coming to the newest stop on the system.

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: East Anglia Transport Museum – Sheffield 513

Posted on Sunday 23 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

This is the last outing for “Meet the Trams” from the East Anglia Transport Museum (at least for now) as we feature the last of five trams which have run in service during 2026. That tram is Sheffield 513.

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Extra Metro services for Great North Run

Posted on Sunday 23 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Great North Run, normally one of the busiest days of the year for the Tyne and Wear Metro, will be taking place this year on Sunday 13th September 2026 with Nexus recently announcing their plans for the day. This is set to include additional services on the Metro but there are still warnings that the network will be busy, particularly before and after the run.

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Car on tracks leads to Metrolink disruption

Posted on Sunday 23 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

A car driven onto the tracks at Peel Hall on the Manchester Airport line lead to disruption and service suspension on the Metrolink network. The car was left on the tracks on Wednesday 19th August at around 1615 which meant no trams could pass the scene.

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In Pictures: Temporary termini in Sheffield

Posted on Saturday 22 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

As we have seen over the past couple of weeks there is major rail replacement work taking place on the South Yorkshire Supertram network for most of August and with this being at the delta junction traversed by all services it has led to the system being split into three. In this article we take a look at a couple of the current termini in operation – Sheffield Station and Woodbourn Road. Stuart Cooke is the photographer.

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Around the World in Trams: Hong Kong 82

Posted on Saturday 22 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

We stay in Hong Kong for this latest version of “Around the World in Trams”.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 22nd August 2026

Posted on Saturday 22 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

This week we head to Sheffield for another set of photos of Supertram:

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War Memorial using old Metro tracks officially unveiled

Posted on Saturday 22 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Wear Metro and saw staff from Nexus involved in its construction, has been officially unveiled on the anniversary of VJ Day, Saturday 15th August.

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More overhead line works on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Saturday 22 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

There will be more changes to West Midlands Metro services on Sunday 23rd August to allow for further overhead line maintenance works.

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In Pictures: A look at Metrolink 1003

Posted on Friday 21 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Mid-August 2026 saw an open day take place at the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Training and Safety Centre allowing members of the public the chance to see behind the scenes. What you may ask has this got to do with trams? The connection is the fact that it is home to one of the few surviving Manchester Metrolink T68s – with 1003 calling it home.

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Supertram engineering work set to be completed early

Posted on Friday 21 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

We’re all used to the dreaded term “overrunning engineering works” and its not very often you hear “underrunning engineering works” but that is what we’re set to see in Sheffield with the major works at the delta junction due to be completed a few days earlier than planned! It is hoped that this will allow a normal tram service to resume in time for the Bank Holiday weekend (originally they weren’t due to finish until Monday 31st August).

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Dreadnought 59 & Jubilee 761

Posted on Friday 21 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Another edition of “Picture in Time” as we take another look at a 1979 tour which shows the old and the then new in action.

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In Pictures: Crich Model Tramway and Railway Exhibition

Posted on Thursday 20 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

The annual Model Tramway and Railway Exhibition at the National Tramway Museum took place over the weekend of Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August. There were 14 layouts on display across the Great Exhibition Hall, Workshop Viewing Gallery and Learning Centre whilst there were also a number of trade stalls for the budding modeller to get everything they could need for their own layout. And, of course, there were full sized trams running on the museum tramway too! Photos from Steven Hughes.

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