15 Years Apart: Nottingham Express Transit 211

Posted on Monday 16 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

We go “15 Years Apart” once again and we’re off to Nottingham for this edition to see how 211 has changed between 2010 and 2025.

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: Beamish – Sunderland 16

Posted on Sunday 15 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Today we start a new series as we take a look at those heritage trams which have run during 2026. With Beamish having the only year-round heritage operation it seems an appropriate place to start with a look at Sunderland 16.

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Study launched into potential Mass Rapid Transit system for Greater Cambridge

Posted on Sunday 15 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Cambridge Growth Company (CGC) and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) have launched the preparation of a Project level Strategic Outline Business Case for a potential Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system for Greater Cambridge. This is said to be an important step in developing a long-term, sustainable transport solution for the region – and it could be a tram or light rail system, or alternatively bus rapid transit or automated systems.

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West Midlands Metro customer satisfaction reaches new high

Posted on Sunday 15 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

A new survey has shown that customer satisfaction on the West Midlands Metro has reached a new high with 93% of those who took the time to respond saying they were either satisfied or highly satisfied with their journey on the network – a 2% rise from the previous year.

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Nottinghamshire Police appeal for information after chemical substance sprayed in tram driver’s face

Posted on Sunday 15 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Police have appealed for information after a chemical substance was sprayed in a tram driver’s face on 5th February 2026. As part of their appeal they have released images of four youths they wish to identify as they believe they may be able to assist with their investigation.

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In Pictures: A pre-season shunt at Crich

Posted on Saturday 14 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

The National Tramway Museum may now be open for the 2026 season with its first operating day of the year being earlier today (Saturday 14th March), but shortly before the doors were flung open to the public there was a shunt of trams around the Great Exhibition Hall as shown in these pictures courtesy of Peter Whiteley.

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Around the World in Trams: Amsterdam scrubber car

Posted on Saturday 14 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another “Around the World in Trams” and its Amsterdam again.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 14th March 2026

Posted on Saturday 14 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

There are two sets of photos this week – from Edinburgh and a look at the UK trams at the Seashore Trolley Museum in the US:

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Solent Sky Tram Event returns for 2026

Posted on Saturday 14 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Southampton Tram Project will again be throwing open the doors to their shed in the south coast city as the Solent Sky Tram Event returns again in May 2026. And this year it looks set to be even more special as they are hoping to be able to bring 11 outside for display!

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Disruption across the tramways

Posted on Saturday 14 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

As we all know things don’t always run as they should on UK tramways and the past week has seen several systems experience issues as we see in this round-up article.

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In Pictures: More trackworks underway at Beamish

Posted on Friday 13 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

As we’ve reported over the past few months, Beamish have been investing significant sums into their tramway infrastructure and for the past few days that has meant that no trams have been able to run as work continues between Pockerley and the 1950s Town.

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NTA Statement of Strategy gives Irish transport priorities until 2030

Posted on Friday 13 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

The National Transport Authority (NTA) have published their Statement of Strategy 2026-2030 which is setting out their ambitions for the next five years and reaffirms their commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable transport for communities across Ireland.

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Picture in Time: Sheffield 510 & Prague 180

Posted on Friday 13 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

One final photo from Crich before “Picture in Time” moves on once again.

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3104 gets the latest advert wrap

Posted on Thursday 12 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

The first week of March 2026 has seen another new advert appear on a tram in Manchester with 3104 the chosen one this time. It is now advertising the MOBO Awards, which will be taking place at Co-Op Live on Thursday 26th March.

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West Yorkshire and Government united in their Mass Transit ambitions

Posted on Thursday 12 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Leeds – and the wider West Yorkshire region – have long had ambitions for a mass transit system, whether that be a full-blown tram system or a trolleybus network. It appeared last year that these ambitions would finally be realised but a setback came later when the relatively newly formed West Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority were told to delay (the dreaded re-phasing of the project) by the Government. However, a recent visit by Lord Hendy (Rail Minister) gave the chance for both sides to reaffirm their commitment, whilst more support has come – including from Leeds United FC.

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Blackpool Tramway Engineering Works: March 2026

Posted on Thursday 12 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

There will be essential trackworks taking place in Fleetwood for up to three weeks from Sunday 15th March 2026, which will see all tram services from Starr Gate terminating at Fisherman’s Walk for the duration.

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Luas 5037 returns to Dublin

Posted on Wednesday 11 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Alstom Citadis 502 no. 5037 has returned to Dublin following the completion of repairs in France. The tram was back in Ireland on Monday 9th March 2026 after being away for 15 months.

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Reduced frequency for Metrolink from end of March as major works programme to start

Posted on Wednesday 11 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink trams will only run every 15 minutes Monday-Saturday on each line from 30th March as a major programme will take place aimed at building the capacity and resilience of its tracks, trams and workforce.

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NET trams targeted by stone throwing youths

Posted on Wednesday 11 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

The latest example of anti-social behaviour impacting a UK tram network has been seen in Nottingham with Nottinghamshire Police announcing a crackdown after trams were targeted by stone-throwing youths.

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In Pictures: Driver training underway to Millennium Point

Posted on Tuesday 10 March 2026 by Gareth Prior

Trams have returned to Wolverhampton St George’s once again with services resuming from Monday 9th March. This is just phase one of the enlarging of the network in 2026, with the second part set to be the start of services to Millennium Point on the Birmingham Eastside extension. That shouldn’t be too many weeks away either with driver training now underway, leading to a temporary timetable being introduced from Monday 16th March.

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