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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In Pictures: New advert for Supertram 111

Posted on Wednesday 29 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

South Yorkshire Supertram 111 is now carrying a new advert following the application of vinyls for Monzo. This advert replaces its previous design for Sumup.

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LRSSB welcome new non-executive director to their board

Posted on Wednesday 29 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Damien Chabas, Managing Director at KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM), has become the latest non-executive director on the board of the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) as the organisation continues to restructure their governance structure.

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In Pictures: Charleroi 7 at Steamworks, Southwold

Posted on Tuesday 28 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Back in 2019 we featured a tramcar trailer which had been moved to a proposed new museum, Steamworks in Southwold, now four years on and we revisit that location to see ex-Charleroi trailer no. 7 now sitting on rails again although not yet operational.

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Arup join UKTram as a new member

Posted on Tuesday 28 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Arup – the global consultancy firm with over 80 years of experience delivering sustainable transport solutions worldwide through integrated strategy, planning, engineering and design – have been welcomed at UKTram’s newest member.

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In Pictures: Small changes to the Blackpool Tramway fleet

Posted on Monday 27 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

2026 has been a year so far which has seen little change in the core Blackpool Tramway fleet with a number of trams having been out of service for a prolonged period. The well publicised ORR Improvement Notice remains in place and a revised timetable is also in operation to counter for the bogie degradation issues, but there have recently been a couple of cosmetic changes to the trams.

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Stop by Stop London Trams: Central Croydon – Lebanon Road

Posted on Monday 27 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Our journey on London Trams continues as we head towards central Croydon, with our first section of street running in front of us. The next stop will be Lebanon Road.

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They’ve Run in 2026 – Meet the Trams: East Anglia Transport Museum – Amsterdam 474

Posted on Sunday 26 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

We move on to our third location for “Meet the Trams” as we continue to take a slightly more detailed look at those heritage trams which have run in service during 2026. The East Anglia Transport Museum is the latest location and the first time we take a look at is Amsterdam 474.

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New guidance opens the door for more young volunteers across heritage rail and tramways

Posted on Sunday 26 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

It will be easier for heritage railways and tramways to welcome young volunteers following new guidance released by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). This guidance provides greater clarity around opportunities for 14 to 16 year olds to gain valuable experience in the sector.

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LRSSB manager recognised at awards

Posted on Sunday 26 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Carly Swift, the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board’s Marketing and Communications Manager, has been recognised for her efforts since joining the organisation by winning an award at the Leadership in Passenger Transport Awards.

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Seaton Tramway look to the future with depot expansion project

Posted on Saturday 25 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

The Seaton Tramway are preparing for the future by unveiling a project to expand their current depot, which will ultimately create space for three new trams. They already have some funding in place but have also launched a fundraising campaign to help them reach the target.

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Around the World in Trams: Mattapan Line 3262

Posted on Saturday 25 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

This is the last edition of “Around the World in Trams” which features a photo from the Mattapan Line operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.

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Forthcoming London Trams engineering works

Posted on Saturday 25 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

This August will see over three weeks of engineering works taking place in the centre of Croydon leading to a split service operating on the London Trams system.

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In Pictures: Edinburgh Trams 252 receives Edinburgh International Festival advert

Posted on Friday 24 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Although we may not have got the usual Royal Highland Show on an Edinburgh tram this year another regular advertiser has returned with 252 receiving a partial advertising livery for the Edinburgh International Festival.

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NET Community Heroes 2026 named

Posted on Friday 24 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit 204 has a new name with a Nottinghamshire family known for adding Christmas sparkle in the name of local charity for over two decades recognised. The tram is the designates NET Community Hero tram and for the next 12 months will now carry the name Tony & Wendy Swift.

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Picture in Time: Croydon Tramlink 2544

Posted on Friday 24 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

In this outing for “Picture in Time” we feature a photo from Croydon Tramlink with a tram still carrying the original red and white fleet livery.

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In Pictures: East Anglia Transport Museum returns to the 1940s

Posted on Thursday 23 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

The latest special event at the East Anglia Transport Museum was a 1940s Weekend on 18th and 19th July 2026 as they once again pulled out all the stops to entertain the public who paid a visit to the site in Carlton Colville near Lowestoft, Suffolk. Bryan Grint was one of those who visited as seen in these photos.

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New carriages arrived at Saltburn Cliff Tramway

Posted on Thursday 23 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

The reopening of the Saltburn Cliff Tramway has moved a step closer after the specially made carriages to operate the service were delivered to the short line in Saltburn-on-the Sea in the Tees Valley, northeast England.

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Metro workers praised for rescuing lost dog on the tracks

Posted on Thursday 23 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Two Tyne and Wear Metro Operations Managers at Nexus have been praised for saving a lost dog which strayed onto the network in June. Louis Meach and Alan Hudson rescued Bobby the Rhodesian Ridgeback by enticing him with some chicken.

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Tynwald approves funding to take horse trams back to Sea Terminal

Posted on Wednesday 22 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Could it finally, really be happening? Horse trams look set to return to the Sea Terminal for the first time since 2018 after members of Tynwald voted in favour of funding the re-extension.

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Pride Tram hits the tracks in Nottingham ahead of 2026 celebrations

Posted on Wednesday 22 July 2026 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Pride will be taking place on Saturday 25th July 2026 and as part of their commitment to the city’s LGBTQ+ community, Nottingham Express Transit have announced a revised service running on the day as well as unveiling their Pride Tram for this year.

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