In Pictures: A look at preserved Metrocar 4001

Posted on Sunday 12 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

It should be remembered that whilst a large number of the Metrocars have headed away for scrapping there is (so far) one which has entered preservation. 4001 – one of the prototypes – was donated to the Stephenson Steam Railway, which just happens to be on the site of the original Metro test track, and since arriving there on 11th September 2025 work has been underway to improve its appearance.

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Blackpool 236 makes it double figures for trams at Crich

Posted on Sunday 12 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

And then there were ten! The National Tramway Museum have now seen ten different trams operate in passenger service in 2026 with another Blackpool tram the latest to be used.

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SNP call on a new route for trams to Granton

Posted on Sunday 12 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

With Scottish Parliament elections set to take place next month the political hot potato of trams in Edinburgh seems to be on the agenda again with one of the SNP’s candidates for Holyrood (a current SNP councillor) stating that the SNP Group are against both proposed routes of the tramway to Granton. His pronouncement as part of his campaigning then saw the current Council Transport Convener say that his comments would jeopardise the entire scheme. All in all a pretty standard week for tram expansion in Edinburgh!

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In Pictures: Magna tram-train stop opens

Posted on Saturday 11 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Thursday 9th April 2026 saw the first additional stop to open on the South Yorkshire Supertram tram-train line since it originally opened in 2018 with Magna welcoming its very first passengers.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 11th April 2026

Posted on Saturday 11 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

With the West Midlands Metro extension to Millennium Point having opened on Easter Sunday that is where this week’s photos come from:

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Around the World in Trams: Stockholm 210

Posted on Saturday 11 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Another edition of “Around the World in Trams” as we return to Stockholm.

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Heaton Park Tramway to host Model Tramway Exhibition

Posted on Saturday 11 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Although there is no announcement of when we can all enjoy a ride on a full sized tram at the Heaton Park Tramway just yet (work to repair the substation remain in hand thanks to funding through Manchester City Council), it has been confirmed that they will be hosting a Model Tramway Exhibition on Saturday 6th June.

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Metro to support Great Birmingham Run with extra services

Posted on Saturday 11 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

The West Midlands Metro will once again be supporting the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run on Sunday 3rd May, with additional services set to help get competitors and spectators to the start line in Centenary Square.

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3081 receives its 12th advert

Posted on Friday 10 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

There are some trams which receive the odd advert here and there, and then there is Manchester Metrolink 3081 which has just received its 12th advert! The tram is now carrying a mainly yellow design for Adidas.

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West Midlands Metro and Clayton Hotel announce partnership

Posted on Friday 10 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Throughout the construction of the first phase of West Midlands Metro’s Birmingham Eastside extension we have been mentioning how the temporary terminus at Millennium Point is by the Clayton Hotel, and now it has been announced that the two companies have launched a partnership. This will see anyone staying at the hotel – which is just a stones throw from the Millennium Point terminus (and not too far away from Albert Street either) able to enjoy discounted tram travel during their stay.

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Picture in Time: Stagecoach Supertram 108

Posted on Friday 10 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

We have another edition of “Picture in Time” as we continue to look at some images of the South Yorkshire Supertram network.

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In Pictures: Aberdeen 15 is prepared for a restoration

Posted on Thursday 9 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Some exciting news to report from the north of Scotland where Aberdeen Corporation Tramways 15 is set to be moved from Alford to Northumberland for a start to be made on its restoration thanks to a bequest left to allow this work to take place.

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Luas service partially suspended after fuel protests

Posted on Thursday 9 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Updated article 10/4/26

Fuel protests across Ireland have caused major disruption in the country with Dublin particularly hit hard. This has led to services on Dublin’s Luas Green line being severely disrupted, with the first disruption taking place on Tuesday 7th April 2026 and continuing since.

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UKTram Light Rail Operators Committee meet again in Edinburgh

Posted on Thursday 9 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

UKTram’s Light Rail Operators Committee (LROC) have met again, this time in Edinburgh where the city’s tram network hosted representatives from across the UK. Once again it offered a valuable opportunity for operators to engage in open discussion and share insights.

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3094 receives Boots advert

Posted on Wednesday 8 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink 3094 has receives its fourth advertising livery, and its first since November 2025, following the application of vinyls for Boots. But the total number of adverts on trams in Manchester has not changed as 3091 is now back in fleet livery.

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South Yorkshire Supertram Tram-Train service to be amended Saturday evenings in April

Posted on Wednesday 8 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

There will be no services on the South Yorkshire Supertram Tram-Train route between Meadowhall South and Rotherham Parkgate after 1700 on Saturday evenings in April to allow Network Rail to complete drainage works.

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UKTram Heritage Tramway Committee reaches full sector representation

Posted on Wednesday 8 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

The UKTram Heritage Tramway Committee has reached a major milestone following the news that it now has representatives from every single heritage tramway in the UK.

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams 252 gets a new advert

Posted on Tuesday 7 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Edinburgh Trams 252 has received a new advert – in the “double T” style we have seen on many of the trams in the fleet over the years – with a new design for Omni Centre appearing from 1st April 2026. Often when we report on new ads in Edinburgh it’s the eight, ninth, even tenth but for 252 it is just the second different advert it has having been one of the long-termers promoting C R Smith.

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Blackpool & Fleetwood 40 and Sheffield 74 the latest to enter service at Crich

Posted on Tuesday 7 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool & Fleetwood Box 40 and Sheffield 74 are the latest trams to have entered service at the National Tramway Museum – the eighth and ninth passenger cars to have been used so far in 2026.

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European Light Rail Congress highlights development and innovation

Posted on Tuesday 7 April 2026 by Gareth Prior

The European Rail Congress 2026 took place in Tenerife on 11th and 12th March bringing together key people from across the sector to exchange updates and developments.

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