What’s New on British Trams Online? 2nd May 2026

Posted on Saturday 2 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

With it being a Bank Holiday weekend we have bonus photos with two collections coming from two of our regular series:

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UKTram & LRSSB Light Rail Summit tickets set to be released

Posted on Saturday 9 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Taking place on Wednesday 16th September, tickets for the UKTram & LRSSB Light Rail Summit 2026 are set to be released to industry professionals from Monday 11th May.

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London Transport 1622 & Sheffield 510 enter service at Crich

Posted on Friday 8 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

London Passenger Transport Board 1622 and Sheffield 510 have become the eleventh and twelfth tram to carry passengers at the National Tramway Museum in 2026 following their entries into service at the start of May 2026. its entry into service on Saturday 2nd May 2026.

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South Yorkshire Supertram Engineering Works: 23rd to 31st May 2026

Posted on Friday 8 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

The last week of May 2026 will see more engineering works taking place on the South Yorkshire Supertram network with rail replacement set to take place at Gleadless Townend, Donetsk Way and Westfield.

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Picture in Time: Blackpool Brush Railcoach 638

Posted on Friday 8 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

“Picture in Time” again comes from Blackpool in October 1979 this week.

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In Pictures: Metrolink 3094 gets wings again!

Posted on Thursday 7 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Manchester Metrolink 3094 has had a change of advert following the expiration of a contract to advertise Boots. And its new sponsor is a company its already had an association with as its now advertising Red Bull for the second time in a year!

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Don’t forget! Solent Sky Tram Event this weekend!

Posted on Thursday 7 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May 2026 will see the Solent Sky Tram Event taking place in Southampton, and with it comes the very rare opportunity to see Southampton 11 out in the open!

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New Metro RRV named after Ariana Grande!

Posted on Thursday 7 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Following a competition within the Tyne and Wear Metro workforce the newest member of the maintenance fleet has been named – and its been named after US popstar Ariana Grande!

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In Pictures: West Midlands Metro 33 back in service

Posted on Wednesday 6 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

It can often be difficult to keep up with what tram is in service and what tram is stored on the West Midlands Metro (especially the original batch of 21 Urbos3 trams) with repairs required and trips away for storage. But one recent change which can be confirmed is that 33 has returned to service following its latest trip to Dudley.

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In Pictures: Balloon 717 tours the Blackpool Tramway – including North Station!

Posted on Wednesday 6 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Article updated 7/5/26 with addition of photos

Blackpool Balloon 717 became the first heritage tram to run on the tramway with passengers since the end of the 2025 Illuminations (in very early 2026) on Sunday 3rd May 2026 when it ran a private (and popular!) tour for the Fylde Tramway Society.

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Supertram introduces Optibus system to improve operational efficiency

Posted on Wednesday 6 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

South Yorkshire Supertram have become the first tram operator in the UK, and one of a select few across the world, to introduce the Optibus software platform. This will enable Supertram to streamline operations, improve time management, and enhance convenience for operational staff and engineers.

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In Pictures: 006 become next Flexity2 to re-enter service in Blackpool

Posted on Tuesday 5 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

There are now just three Blackpool Flexity2 trams which are out of service following the return to action of 006 on Friday 1st May 2026.

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Its 11’s turn to be used the most at Seaton in April

Posted on Tuesday 5 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

The monthly Seaton Tramway newsletter has again been released and as always it gives us details of which trams have run during the previous month. And with the season starting to really ramp up its probably no surprise that the three biggest capacity trams lead the way.

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Metro renew safety warnings to motorists

Posted on Tuesday 5 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Over the years its not been uncommon to see or hear of cars driving onto tram tracks, and now West Midlands Metro have renewed their warnings to motorists who may be putting themselves and others at risk by doing so.

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams 277 gains new advert

Posted on Monday 4 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Once an event being advertised on a tram in many places across the UK has happened it’s very quick that it is removed, and so is the case again on Edinburgh Trams. 277 had been advertising Scottish Rugby and specifically the big Women’s 6 Nations match against England which was held at Murrayfield in April but that has now been stripped and replaced by a new full wrap for Vision Scotland.

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UKTram Heritage Tramways Committee discuss marketing and sector visibility

Posted on Monday 4 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

The latest meeting of the UKTram Heritage Tramways Committee saw recent updates shared and opportunities explored to strengthen engagement with visitors.

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Old(er) and New – Manchester Metrolink: Mosley Street

Posted on Monday 4 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

We have another edition of “Old(er) and New” for you here as we take another look at a couple of images – one showing one of Manchester Metrolink’s original T68 trams and one showing one of the newer M5000s in (more or less) the same location.

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: National Tramway Museum – Blackpool 40

Posted on Sunday 3 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

We continue to “Meet the Trams” which have run in service at the National Tramway Museum during 2026 and the next tram to feature is Blackpool 40.

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Blackpool Council consult on introducing a PSPO to the tramway

Posted on Sunday 3 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Council have started a consultation where they are seeking the views of the public on whether a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) should be introduced on the tramway.

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Nexus staff raise nearly £7000 for mental health charity

Posted on Sunday 3 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

Staff working for Nexus – operators of the Tyne and Wear Metro as well as the Shields Ferry, some bus services and interchanges – have managed to raise £6,900 for James’ Place after a year of fundraising activities.

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UKTram Light Rail Operators Committee name new leadership

Posted on Sunday 3 May 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Light Rail Operators Committee (LROC) at UKTram have named their new leadership after Steve Mabey announced his intention to step down from the Chair role. Graham Fitzgerald from Transdev Ireland will be the new Chair with Trevor Stocker (current at South Yorkshire Supertram) taking on the Vice Chair role.

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