Still Standing! Old overhead tram pole, Edinburgh

Posted on Thursday 16 July 2020 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Still Standing” we are again to heading to Edinburgh, this time the feature of the article is an old tram overhead pole.

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In Pictures: Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange construction work

Posted on Wednesday 15 July 2020 by Gareth Prior

As part of the continued move towards fully integrated transport in Greater Manchester a new transport interchange is being constructed next to the Metrolink Ashton-under-Lyne terminus to allow seamless change between bus and tram. Although the project has been delayed by the pandemic – but then what hasn’t – the project is now approaching completion, although no opening date has yet been announced.

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Whatever Happened To? Blackpool Balloon 720

Posted on Wednesday 15 July 2020 by Gareth Prior

We’re still taking a look at the trams which ran in Blackpool over the weekend of 5th and 6th November 2011 – which was, of course, the final weekend of the traditional tramway. This time around we take a look at Balloon 720.

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Picture in Time: Dublin Luas 3025

Posted on Wednesday 15 July 2020 by Gareth Prior

Another view from Dublin for today’s “Picture in Time”.

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In Pictures: Railcoach 279 restoration continues

Posted on Tuesday 14 July 2020 by Gareth Prior

The thing with all these Covid-19 restrictions is that it makes you yearn for a time when normality can return which is something to look forward to in itself but when you couple this with the anticipation of the conclusion of some restoration projects then there really is a future we can all look to with excitement. Possibly one of the most exciting projects, which has continued to make excellent progress throughout lockdown and beyond, is the recreation of a traditionally shaped English Electric Railcoach with 679 becoming 279 again and once we can report on excellent progress in the work to complete this tram.

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Lockdown Walks: Nottingham Express Transit 236

Posted on Tuesday 14 July 2020 by Gareth Prior

We have another new location for this edition of “Lockdown Walks” as we take a look at Nottingham Express Transit.

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Around the World in Trams: Oslo 122

Posted on Tuesday 14 July 2020 by Gareth Prior

Its back to Oslo again for another image taken during 2016.

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In Pictures: Crich re-opens to the public

Posted on Monday 13 July 2020 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 11th July 2020 saw the re-opening of the Crich Tramway Village for the first time since it was forced to close as a result of Covid-19 pandemic. With new guidelines in place – including the wearing of face masks for passengers on-board the trams and timed tram ride tickets having to be obtained from admissions – a visit to Crich is now a different experience to that which could be enjoyed pre-pandemic but the main thing is that it is as safe as possible for visitors whilst also allowing the museum to gain some much needed funds through the admittance of those visitors.

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Trams &: London Tramlink 2558 & bus

Posted on Monday 13 July 2020 by Gareth Prior

We feature another modern tram in this series today as London Tramlink Variobahn 2558 is seen in operation with a single-deck London bus for company.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Brush 631

Posted on Monday 13 July 2020 by Gareth Prior

This time our Blackpool “Picture in Time” image comes from the first year of millennium (or last of the previous one I guess, depending on your point of view!) as we take a look at Brush Car 631.

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Trams in Video: Lisbon Trams – October 2019

Posted on Sunday 12 July 2020 by Gareth Prior

Today we take another trip to Portugal to take a look at the trams in Lisbon during October 2019. This footage includes route 28 in the narrow streets of the Alfama and Lisbon route 15 in the city centre.

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So Nearly, Not Quite! London County Council 106

Posted on Sunday 12 July 2020 by Gareth Prior

We have another entry into the “So Nearly, Not Quite” series of tram photos which didn’t end up as planned when that shutter was pressed.

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In Pictures: Sintra Tram 3’s refurbishment

Posted on Sunday 12 July 2020 by Gareth Prior

The recent Gallery on Portugal’s Sintra Tram has led to some correspondence on this line (if you ever see anything that interests you on the website we love to hear from you!) including news of a relatively recent refurbishment of one of the trams which operates on the 13km between Sintra and Praia das Macas. The tram is no. 3, another of the Brill built trams.

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What’s New on British Trams Online?

Posted on Sunday 12 July 2020 by Gareth Prior

This week we both look into the archives and head overseas for the latest photographic offerings:

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Full NET system to reopen early

Posted on Saturday 11 July 2020 by Gareth Prior

No sooner had we featured images of the rail replacement works on Nottingham Express Transit then it was announced that after excellent progress the full line will be able to reopen some five days earlier than planned. It was originally anticipated services would resume on Sunday 19th July but a full Sunday service will now be operating as from Tuesday 14th July.

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Around the World in Trams: Oslo 169

Posted on Saturday 11 July 2020 by Gareth Prior

As we continue our around the world tour we are again in Oslo for another look at the trams operated in the Norwegian capital.

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Whatever Happened To? Blackpool Balloon 719

Posted on Saturday 11 July 2020 by Gareth Prior

We continue the series where we take a look at all the passenger trams that ran over the final weekend of the traditional tramway in Blackpool in November 2011 with Balloon Car 719 the tram featured today.

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Tyne & Wear Metro performance stats released

Posted on Saturday 11 July 2020 by Gareth Prior

During this Covid-19 pandemic, the actual performance of our light railways and tramways has been quite a way from the front of our minds but recently the Tyne and Wear Metro have started to publish the stats again. These show that performance is slightly improved but there is still room for it to get even better!

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Blackpool Council awarded £1.1 million compensation over tram depot construction

Posted on Friday 10 July 2020 by Gareth Prior

If you follow the Blackpool Tramway closely you will probably be aware of an argument between Blackpool Council and contractors VolkerFitzpatrick Limited over the construction of the depot at Starr Gate. It centred over claims by the Council in regards to damage and the intended lifespan of the depot and has ended with the Council being awarded £1.1 million in compensation.

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In Preview: Crich Tramway Village reopens

Posted on Friday 10 July 2020 by Gareth Prior

The Crich Tramway Village will be reopening from Saturday 11th July with the museum open every Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until further notice. As with the Seaton Tramway, a number of changes in how they will operate have been announced taking into consideration the latest government Covid-19 advice.

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