What’s New on British Trams Online? 23rd September 2026

Posted on Wednesday 23 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

We bring you our extensive pictorial coverage of Tram Weekend at the National Tramway Museum in this update:

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Another Birley Lane update

Posted on Wednesday 30 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

The latest update on the well/mine shaft at Birley Lane which has been impacting South Yorkshire Supertram services since the end of August has been released as work continues on rectifying the issue which will hopefully mean that trams can return to Halfway again.

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London Trams Engineering Works: Friday 2nd to Thursday 8th October 2026

Posted on Wednesday 30 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

No service will run between Wandle Park and Reeves Corner at the start of October to allow for essential engineering works to take place.

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In Pictures: Blackpool Flexity2 012 goes green and cream!

Posted on Tuesday 29 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

If you head into Blackpool and see a splash of green and cream onto the tramway don’t worry you’re not seeing things! Flexity2 012 has returned to service carrying a new vinyl wrap in what Blackpool Transport have described as a tribute to the rich heritage of the tramway.

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Strong support continues for improved public transport in Cork

Posted on Tuesday 29 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Plans for the construction of Cork Luas continue to move forward with the results of the most recent public consultation showing strong support for improved public transport in the area.

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Plan in advance advice ahead of Manchester Half Marathon

Posted on Tuesday 29 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Transport for Greater Manchester have issued a plan in advance warning ahead of the Manchester Half Marathon taking place on Sunday 4th October. With over 30,000 people expected to take part – and thousands more expected to line the route and cheer them on – transport around the city is expected to be busy with Metrolink trams set to be the best way to get around.

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Update from Beamish

Posted on Monday 28 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

2026 has been a fairly low-key year for the trams at Beamish so far, although that’s not to say there hasn’t been lots going on in the background with major projects ongoing to bring more trams back into service.

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Supertram launch new Student fare

Posted on Monday 28 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Any students travelling on the South Yorkshire Supertram network are now able to purchase a new Student fare both on board the trams as well as through the TSY Mobile app.

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Trams &: Leeds 345, Leeds 399 & Midland Red Coach

Posted on Monday 28 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Today “Trams &” goes to the National Tramway Museum as we take a look at not one, but two trams as well as a coach.

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: National Tramway Museum – Blackpool 645

Posted on Sunday 27 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

“Meet the Trams” returns to the National Tramway Museum to catch-up on another tram which has now carried passengers in 2026. That tram is, of course, the latest release from the Workshops which was launched on 12th September 2026: Blackpool 645.

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In Pictures: By tram to Edinburgh Zoo

Posted on Sunday 27 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Now obviously in 2026 you can’t take the tram to Edinburgh Zoo (Balgreen is the closest stop on the modern tram network and that is around a mile away) but back in the days of the original tram network it was possible with three different routes serving the attraction. Memories of those days have recently come to the fore with a series of signs across the city telling the story of the Zoo (which opened in 1913) – including a set showing promotional tram posters at St Andrew Square.

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New clean energy deal puts Bee Network on track for carbon-neutral future

Posted on Sunday 27 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Transport for Greater Manchester have agreed a long-term deal for clean energy generated in the UK which could mean that the Bee Network becomes the UK’s first carbon-neutral public transport system.

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LRSSB podcast celebrates success of pedestrian safety campaign

Posted on Sunday 27 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

If you’ve been around many UK towns and cities which are lucky enough to have a tram or light rail system you will probably have noticed the “TWO LINES = STOP” boards, all part of a LRSSB led safety campaign to encourage pedestrians to take care when around tramways. The latest edition of the LRSSB ‘Let’s Talk Light Rail’ podcast has been celebrating the success of this campaign with representatives from both Edinburgh Trams and Nottingham Express Transit appearing.

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BCP Council continue exploration of tram network for Bournemouth

Posted on Saturday 26 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Having made mention earlier this year in a transport plan that they were considering introducing a tram network in the area, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council are now continuing to explore plans, whilst also giving no guarantees that it may actually happen.

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Around the World in Trams: Milan 7003

Posted on Saturday 26 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

It’s the last Saturday of September and so we have one more photo in “Around the World in Trams” before we move on once again. Milan remains the location.

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The wait goes on for trams to return to Halfway – and it could be some time

Posted on Saturday 26 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

South Yorkshire Supertram are still unable to run to Halfway as a result of the discovered of a well/mine shaft at Birley Lane on the Blue route. The hole first made itself known on Sunday 23rd August and the latest update from the SYMCA has given no estimate for when services may be able to resume again.

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New appointment at LRSSB boost commercial strategy

Posted on Saturday 26 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) have announced the appointment of a Head of Commercial Services. Phil Hudson will be responsible for delivering a long-term commercial strategy and comes with over 20 years of experience in sales and advertising.

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In Pictures: Pride of Yorkshire lions say farewell to Sheffield

Posted on Friday 25 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Over the Summer a pride of 300 lions, lionesses and cubs has been let lose in South Yorkshire as part of a trail to celebrate 150 years of Sheffield Children’s Hospital. Ending on 8th September 2026 the lions have provided some additional photographic opportunities on the Supertram network and here we head to Hillsborough to see some of the more colourful trams passing a lion. Stuart Cooke with the images.

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Aviva and TfGM to provide free Bee Network tram travel for Greater Manchester school trips

Posted on Friday 25 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

We have recently seen that Manchester Metrolink M5000 3110 is carrying a new vinyl wrap promoting free Bee Network travel for school trips across Greater Manchester. This marks the start of a new partnership delivered by TfGM and supported by Aviva and its hoped it will remove a key barrier to educational trips.

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Picture in Time: Manchester 765

Posted on Friday 25 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

Heaton Park is again the location as we continue to see some photos of Manchester 765 in the early days of the preserved tramway in 1980.

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Dundee tram found again after over 70 years!

Posted on Thursday 24 September 2026 by Gareth Prior

As the Dundee Transport Museum prepare to move into the old Maryfield Tram Depot (due to open in 2027) there has been a remarkable discovery which will go with them – the only known surviving Dundee electric tram!

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