They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: East Anglia Transport Museum – Blackpool 11

Posted on Sunday 2 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

“Meet the Trams” continues this evening as we take a look at another tram which has run in passenger service at the East Anglia Transport Museum in 2026. The tram featured in this edition is Blackpool 11.

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In Pictures: Summer Supertram engineering works underway

Posted on Sunday 2 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

The first phase of the summer holiday engineering works on the South Yorkshire Supertram network started on Monday 27th July (almost as soon as an enhanced service for Tramlines came to an end). This will see work taking place over two weeks on Norton Avenue before major works start at the delta junction for the rest of the month of August. Stuart Cooke captured the following photos of early work.

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Douglas Bay Horse Tramway 150th Anniversary day details announced

Posted on Sunday 2 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Friday 7th August 2026 is the 150th anniversary of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway and to mark this significant occasion Isle of Man Railway will be celebrating with a special event.

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Two incidents on Metrolink see men in their 50s taken to hospital

Posted on Sunday 2 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

Two men in their 50s have been taken to hospital within a few days of each other at the end of July following separate incidents involving Manchester Metrolink trams.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 1st August 2026

Posted on Saturday 1 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

We head off to the Great Orme Tramway for photos this week:

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In Pictures: Trams shunted at Tramtown

Posted on Saturday 1 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

On Wednesday 22nd July there was unexpected activity at Tramtown – Blackpool Transport’s Rigby Road depot – as several trams which have been stored in the main depot building were shunted onto the depot fan.

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Around the World in Trams: Hong Kong 7

Posted on Saturday 1 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

We move to Hong Kong for the next set of photos in “Around the World in Trams” with all these images having been taken in April 2026 from the camera of Donald Brooks.

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Edinburgh Trams still wait to return to Princes Street

Posted on Saturday 1 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

It has now been over three weeks since trams last run along Princes Street and on to Newhaven following a major fire in the former Debenhams building which caused major structural damage. And the latest update from the City of Edinburgh Council has confirmed work is expected on site for at least another three weeks.

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Luas Engineering Works: 1st to 3rd August 2026

Posted on Saturday 1 August 2026 by Gareth Prior

With Ireland enjoying their August Bank Holiday weekend at the start of the month, Luas are taking the opportunity to complete some essential engineering works between 1st and 3rd August.

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In Pictures: Supertram put on extra services for Tramlines

Posted on Friday 31 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Friday 24th to Sunday 26th July 2026 saw the annual Tramlines Festival take place at Hillsborough Park. With the tramway running close to the venue it is ideally placed to transport the large number of people heading to the event and this year to help Supertram ran extra services – including the rare sight of the Purple route going beyond Cathedral. Stuart Cooke was out with his camera to see what was happening.

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RAIB discontinue investigation into Metrolink derailment

Posted on Friday 31 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) have announced that they have discontinued their investigation into the derailment of a tram on the approach to Piccadilly Station. They have made the decision as they believe that there are only localised safety learning to be gained from the incident.

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2549

Posted on Friday 31 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Today’s “Picture in Time” has one final image from the red and white years on the Croydon Tramlink system before we move on once again.

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In Pictures: Work continues on Blackpool 645’s conversion

Posted on Thursday 30 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

As most reading these pages will be aware, the National Tramway Museum are currently converting Blackpool Centenary Car 645 to become a new access tram to provide wheelchair users with the chance to not only easily get on board a tram but also to get behind the controls for a drive (under supervision of course). With the project now in the final stages – it is due to be launched in mid-September – we take a look at recent progress with the tram being seen out on the depot fan.

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Split tram service during Blackpool Airshow

Posted on Thursday 30 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Blackpool Airshow returns on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August and with the Promenade set to be closed to allow people to watch aircraft from across the world in the skies, Blackpool Transport have announced a revised service will be in operation on both the trams and buses.

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In Pictures: New advert for Supertram 111

Posted on Wednesday 29 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

South Yorkshire Supertram 111 is now carrying a new advert following the application of vinyls for Monzo. This advert replaces its previous design for Sumup.

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LRSSB welcome new non-executive director to their board

Posted on Wednesday 29 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Damien Chabas, Managing Director at KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM), has become the latest non-executive director on the board of the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) as the organisation continues to restructure their governance structure.

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In Pictures: Charleroi 7 at Steamworks, Southwold

Posted on Tuesday 28 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Back in 2019 we featured a tramcar trailer which had been moved to a proposed new museum, Steamworks in Southwold, now four years on and we revisit that location to see ex-Charleroi trailer no. 7 now sitting on rails again although not yet operational.

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Arup join UKTram as a new member

Posted on Tuesday 28 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Arup – the global consultancy firm with over 80 years of experience delivering sustainable transport solutions worldwide through integrated strategy, planning, engineering and design – have been welcomed at UKTram’s newest member.

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In Pictures: Small changes to the Blackpool Tramway fleet

Posted on Monday 27 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

2026 has been a year so far which has seen little change in the core Blackpool Tramway fleet with a number of trams having been out of service for a prolonged period. The well publicised ORR Improvement Notice remains in place and a revised timetable is also in operation to counter for the bogie degradation issues, but there have recently been a couple of cosmetic changes to the trams.

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Stop by Stop London Trams: Central Croydon – Lebanon Road

Posted on Monday 27 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Our journey on London Trams continues as we head towards central Croydon, with our first section of street running in front of us. The next stop will be Lebanon Road.

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