Stop by Stop London Trams: Central Croydon – Sandilands

Posted on Monday 20 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

We return to “Stop by Stop” as we continue to take a ride on the London Trams system. Having previously featured the New Addington and Beckenham Junction/Elmers End lines we now head into central Croydon to feature the nine stops found in and around the town centre.

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: National Tramway Museum – Newcastle 102

Posted on Sunday 19 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

This is another edition of “Meet the Trams” and it’s the last tram which has run in passenger service during 2026 (at least for now) that we feature tonight – Newcastle 102.

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Old Metro track recycled for new South Tyneside war memorial

Posted on Sunday 19 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Old track which was once used on the Tyne and Wear Metro has been donated to create a new memorial to British soldiers who served in the Far East during World War Two.

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NET commit to improving services at Light Rail Conference

Posted on Sunday 19 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

We’ve already reported on the Light Rail Conference which took place in Nottingham during June as the event celebrated 20 years by looking back at achievements in the sector whilst also looking forward to what the future may bring. With the event taking place in Nottingham the city’s tram system played a significant role on the day and this included a commitment from the operator in making sure they were running a service that could be relied upon.

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UKTram renew partnership with Women in Transport

Posted on Sunday 19 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

UKTram have confirmed that they have renewed their partnership with Women in Transport, for a fourth consecutive year. The renewed partnership demonstrates UKTram’s ongoing commitment to attracting and developing talent in the light rail sector and supporting initiatives that help people succeed in their careers.

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Funding released for development work on new tram stop in Nottingham

Posted on Saturday 18 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

The East Midlands Combined Authority (EMCA) have released funding which is set to go towards additional development work on a proposed extra tram stop on Nottingham Express Transit. The tram stop would be built at the city end of Nottingham Station viaduct, and has been a long-term aspiration for a while.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 18th July 2026

Posted on Saturday 18 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Photos this week from London Trams:

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Around the World in Trams: Mattapan Line 3268

Posted on Saturday 18 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

We carry on with “Around the World in Trams” as we are still in the USA on the Mattapan Line.

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Supertram announce the start of another summer of major renewal works

Posted on Saturday 18 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) since they took back public control, but this summer will again see major renewal works taking place on the Supertram network. Full details have been announced of the first set of works whilst it is also confirmed that more work will take place during August in the city centre.

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Own Your Summer with West Midlands Metro

Posted on Saturday 18 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

West Midlands Metro have started an Own Your Summer campaign as they encourage people to use the tram to get around as we approach the main summer holidays. The tram offers an easy way to get around the local area with no hassle of traffic or having to find somewhere to park.

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In Pictures: 125 breaks down at Hillsborough

Posted on Friday 17 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

South Yorkshire Supertram were unable to serve either Malin Bridge or Middlewood for a time on Wednesday 15th July 2026 following the failure of 125. Whilst the tram was repaired to be moved away from the scene all services on both the Blue and Yellow routes were turned at Middlewood.

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Metro Airport line to close for upgrades

Posted on Friday 17 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Tyne and Wear Metro will be closed for nine days between the Airport and South Gosforth in August to allow more upgrade work to take place. As part of Nexus’ continued approach to complete as much work as possible during planned line closures this will coincide with the continued redevelopment of Regent Centre Interchange which will reach a key juncture in this period.

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2543

Posted on Friday 17 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

We have another edition of “Picture in Time” for you this evening and we again take a look at a red and white tram running on Croydon Tramlink.

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In Pictures: On board Sheffield 513

Posted on Thursday 16 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this article we get on board Sheffield 513 at the East Anglia Transport Museum as we feature a few internal views taken by Bryan Grint.

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Replica Metro train returns in city centre play zone

Posted on Thursday 16 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Over the past few years Tiny Toon has popped up in Newcastle City Centre as a mini play village for children to explore during their summer holidays. It has included a replica new Metro train and that will be the case again in 2026 when it opens again from 20th July.

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UKTram supports Supertram event management

Posted on Thursday 16 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

One of the huge advantages of tram and light rail networks is their ability to move large crowds of people in a short space of time. That is no more noticeable than before and after major events, whether that be sporting or concerts, and UKTram have recently been supporting South Yorkshire Supertram with a visit by Steve Duckering, UKTram Operations Manager, for discussions around improving passenger management and customer experience.

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In Pictures: Shipley Glen Tramway Then and Now

Posted on Wednesday 15 July 2026 by admin

In February 2026 British Trams Online featured an appeal from the Shipley Glen Tramway for emergency funds to repair its weather-damaged infrastructure. The Shipley Glen line is not one that appears much on this website, mainly because it is in fact a narrow gauge funicular and not really a tramway at all. But in this article Donald Brooks takes a look at the line “Then and Now” which is operating once again this year.

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Extra trams to run for rugby at Murrayfield

Posted on Wednesday 15 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 18th July 2026 will see Scotland’s rugby team return to Murrayfield Stadium as they take on Fiji in a match which is part of the Nations Championship, and to help get fans to the match Edinburgh Trams will be running additional services.

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UKTram to deliver another Overhead Line Equipment training course

Posted on Wednesday 15 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Earlier this year UKTram and Skill Step Training partnered to deliver a successful Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) training course, and to build on this another course will take place in August 2026. The programme is designed to strengthen skills, safety and technical expertise across the light rail sector.

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Tram shortages continue to impact Nottingham Express Transit

Posted on Tuesday 14 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Anyone who ever happens to look at the social media accounts of Nottingham Express Transit will see regular mention of service cancellations with not many days going by where there aren’t at least some services removed from the timetable. In the latest operational report from the tram operator they go more into the causes of these cancellations with tram and staff shortages both contributing.

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