More Engineering works for Luas

Posted on Thursday 3 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

There will again be disruption to normal services on Luas over the weekend of 5th and 6th September with the Red line being closed between Blackhorse and Heuston throughout the weekend. As previously, Connolly Station will not be served by either trams or buses during the weekend but all other affected sections will see a replacement bus service.

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Lockdown Walks: Stagecoach Supertram 112

Posted on Thursday 3 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

Its another new location for this latest “Lockdown Walk” (yes, we know we’re not really in full lockdown anymore but the series name will remain for now!) as we head to Sheffield and the Supertram system for a view of one of the original Siemens Duewag built trams.

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In Pictures: Seaton Tramway celebrates 50 years

Posted on Wednesday 2 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

It wasn’t the celebration originally envisaged but Friday 28th August 2020 saw the Seaton Tramway in Devon commemorate 50 years of operation with an intensive tram service operating the length of the line – including the ever elusive no. 4. Although the hoped for 13 trams in service on anniversary day wasn’t able to be achieved nine different passenger trams ran giving plenty of variety for visitors.

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Full service resumes on West Midlands Metro

Posted on Wednesday 2 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

As restrictions continue to be eased and people are persuaded to head back into the office more regularly, the West Midlands Metro have announced that they are now running a full service once more. The reintroduction of the usual timetable was on Tuesday 1st September and will see trams running up to every 6 minutes at peak times during the week for the first time since March.

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Picture in Time: Midland Metro 08

Posted on Wednesday 2 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

Before we warm up and get out of the snow this week we have one final image from Midland Metro.

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Southampton Tram Project trams move across the city

Posted on Tuesday 1 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

Thursday 27th August was an auspicious day for the Southampton Tram Project as their three trams moved across the city to a new home at the Solent Sky Museum – a permanent home for the group which it is hoped will enable work on the restoration of the trams to continue to make smooth progress.

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Hurrah! Comments now showing!

Posted on Tuesday 1 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

It would appear that the comments not showing issue was a fairly simple fix after all! One quick click on an Update button and they should all now be appearing correctly again. If anyone notices any other issues following the update please let me know.

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Edinburgh Waverley masterplan looks at improved tram links

Posted on Tuesday 1 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

Anyone who had ever been to Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station and then looked for onward transport connections will be well aware that the location of the station has meant that it isn’t the easiest task. But a new masterplan is seeking to solve some of these problems as well as creating a “station for the people”. While a lot of the masterplan need not concern us on these pages, there is brief mention of the trams.

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Still Standing! Fullwell Depot, London

Posted on Tuesday 1 September 2020 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Still Standing!” we are off to the capital to take a look at one of several old tram depots which are still in use as bus depots across London.

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Designs confirmed for new Southend Pier Railway trains

Posted on Monday 31 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

The new trains due to be introduced into service on the Southend Pier Railway will be a mixture of heritage and modern after the local Council revealed the confirmed final designs earlier in the summer. Green and cream will return to the fleet – a colour scheme last seen in 1978 – whilst the noses of the trains will be of a modern design.

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West Midlands Metro launch Fare Finder

Posted on Monday 31 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro are trying to make it as easy as possible for passengers to find the right ticket for their journey with the launch of a new online “Fare Finder”. Available on the official West Midlands Metro website, passengers can quickly search for a ticket that best suits their needs.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Engineering Car 753

Posted on Monday 31 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

The year is 1986, the month October as we head down to Rigby Road Depot for a view of Engineering Car 753 in today’s edition of “Picture in Time”.

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Trams in Video: Crich Tramway Village – Starlight Spectacular 29th October 2016

Posted on Sunday 30 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

Today’s video takes us back to the Crich Tramway Village with some footage filmed at the Starlight Spectacular event on 29th October 2016. An intensive service was running on the line throughout the day, including after dark running until 2000 giving the rare opportunity to see the trams in the dark.

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In Pictures: Archaeology work on Trams to Newhaven project

Posted on Sunday 30 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

When new tram lines are constructed we are used to the initial stages of utility diversion works before much obvious progress can be seen but an extra stage of works on the Trams to Newhaven project in Edinburgh has seen archaeologists on site to investigate just what lies beneath the road surface in this historic area.

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Lockdown Walks: Manchester Metrolink 3113

Posted on Sunday 30 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

Let’s get out and about again in 2020 with another “Lockdown Walk”!

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Nexus staff raise over £12,000 for Alzheimer’s Society

Posted on Sunday 30 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

Staff at Nexus have raised a total of £12,675 for the Alzheimer’s Society with a virtual check presentation recently taking place to hand the money over. Nexus chose the Alzheimer’s Society as their charity for 2019/20 with various activities taking place during the year to support the designated charity, as nominated staff at the company.

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A tale of two Coronations

Posted on Saturday 29 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

There is no denying that Blackpool’s Coronation Cars remain popular with enthusiasts even though (or maybe because!) there hasn’t been an operational example on the Promenade tramway for several years. The road to return for two of the three survivors is ongoing and following on from a recent update on the truck of 663 that tram has now returned to Blackpool whilst Fylde Transport Trust owned and VAMBAC fitted 304 has also seen some progress in its own return to the tracks.

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Around the World in Trams: Seville 303

Posted on Saturday 29 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

Continuing our look at trams running in the centre of Seville.

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Driver Safety Wrist Band to be developed by Edinburgh Trams and IHF

Posted on Saturday 29 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams and IHF have confirmed that they are continuing to progress a project aimed at improving the safety of drivers and mobile workers by using wearable technology. The Driver Innovation Safety Challenge (DISC) aims to support the development of a smart wrist or arm band which can monitor and analyse drivers’ and mobile workers’ fatigue and wellbeing levels.

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Lockdown Walks: Edinburgh Trams 276

Posted on Saturday 29 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another “Lockdown Walk” today and the location is again central Edinburgh.

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