North Lanarkshire Council look for a Tram & Historic Vehicles Technician

For many years the only operational tramway in Scotland could be found at the Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, but this short heritage line has been out of action since September 2022 after an electrical fault was suffered at the museum. This has since been fixed but the trams have still remained stationary as North Lanarkshire Council – who own the museum – have been looking to fill a vacancy on the technical side. Hopefully, this will soon be filled though as they have recently posted a vacancy for a Tram and Historic Vehicles Technician.

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Around the World in Trams: Tallin 82 & 158

We have time for one final photo from Tallin before “Around the World in Trams” moves on once again.

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Balloon 723

And we continue with “15 Years Apart” once more.

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Tram operators urged to back campaign to support rough sleepers

Members of the UKTram Operators Group (LROG) have been updated on a new Department for Transport (DfT) backed campaign which aims to raise awareness of the issue of rough sleepers in city’s across the country.

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Out and About: West Midlands Metro – October 2024

We go back to October 2024 for an image of a tram in service on the West Midlands Metro for this edition of “Out and About”.

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ORR “not involved” in Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours suspension

The saga of the suspension of all Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours operation has taken another turn, with “The Blackpool Lead” quoting a spokesperson from the ORR as saying they were not involved in the decision whilst also claiming that two sources have told them the decision was made for financial reasons.

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Picture in Time: Gateshead 5

Back to Crich for another “Picture in Time”.

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15 Years Apart: London Transport 1622

Another edition of “15 Years Apart” and this time we head to the Crich Tramway Village.

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Metro performance apparently increases in latest four week period

The latest Tyne and Wear Metro performance poster gives some reason for cheer – if its to be believed! – as it suggests that the number of trains running on time has increased, although its still only 3 in every 4 trains that is considered to be on time.

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Out and About: Manchester Metrolink – around Wythenshawe September 2024

This time “Out and About” goes to Wythenshawe on Manchester Metrolink’s line to the Airport.

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15 Years Apart: Sheffield 513

After yesterday’ “15 Years Apart” included a tram which had moved from Blackpool to the East Anglia Transport Museum in that time, today we feature another tram which has done exactly he same!

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Bored? Try watching some tram videos on YouTube!

Can you not face watching The Sound of Music yet again? Is Bake Off not your thing? Do you need some escape from the family? Well, if you do why not head over to YouTube to watch some video footage of trams? Three regular contributors to British Trams Online have channels there and you can get lost in their videos for hours if you need an escape!

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Out and About: Edinburgh Trams – September 2024

“Out and About” again in Edinburgh.

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Brush 634

A Christmas afternoon treat for you as we have another outing for “15 Years Apart” and it features a tram which has changed livery and location.

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Out and About: Blackpool Tramway – start of Illuminations August 2024

Merry Christmas! This edition of “Out and About” goes back to the end of August 2024 for the start of the Illumination season.

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In Pictures: More East Anglia Transport Museum Ride the Lights

Having featured photos from the second weekend of the East Anglia Transport Museum’s Ride the Lights events we now return for the third and final weekend for another set of images of the popular event. Once again the two trams in use were Blackpool Marton VAMBAC 11 and London Transport 1858 and they were accompanied trolleybuses Derby 237 and Belfast 246. Bryan Grint is again our photographer.

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Buy One Get One Free offer at Seaton in their post Christmas running period

If you fancy going to the Seaton Tramway in Devon after Christmas, you will be able to get even better value for money as they are offering a “Buy One Get One Free” offer.

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15 Years Apart: South Yorkshire Supertram 115

Today “15 Years Apart” is going to Sheffield for more comparisons.

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Edinburgh Trams team up with Scottish Government and Police Scotland to encourage people to take the tram this Christmas and Hogmanay

Edinburgh Trams have teamed up with the Scottish Government and Police Scotland this festive season to encourage people to plan their travel in advance, and to use public transport rather than taking the risk of driving after drinking or using drugs.

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Out and About: West Midlands Metro – After dark August 2024

In this edition of “Out and About” we go to the end of the line at Edgbaston Village on the West Midlands Metro network.

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