#TramNews: Following works and assistance from Electra, the Wellington Tramway Museum is now able to run trams to the beach terminus again.
May 8, 2026 at 2:16 AM
#TramNews: Following works and assistance from Electra, the Wellington Tramway Museum is now able to run trams to the beach terminus again.
#TramNews: Christchurch Tramway has now moved into their summer season operating hours.
Summer hours will see tramcars on the tracks from 8:30 am until 6:30 pm daily, with the last tram departing from Stop 1 at 5:50 pm every day.
Summer hours will see tramcars on the tracks from 8:30 am until 6:30 pm daily, with the last tram departing from Stop 1 at 5:50 pm every day.
October 1, 2026 at 2:40 AM
#TramNews: Christchurch Tramway has now moved into their summer season operating hours.
Summer hours will see tramcars on the tracks from 8:30 am until 6:30 pm daily, with the last tram departing from Stop 1 at 5:50 pm every day.
Summer hours will see tramcars on the tracks from 8:30 am until 6:30 pm daily, with the last tram departing from Stop 1 at 5:50 pm every day.
#TramNews: Christchurch Tramway will be open on Christmas Day from 10 am - 4 pm with two trams operating at a 25-minute frequency.
Regular hours resume from Boxing Day through the holidays.
Regular hours resume from Boxing Day through the holidays.
December 23, 2025 at 11:05 PM
#TramNews: Christchurch Tramway will be open on Christmas Day from 10 am - 4 pm with two trams operating at a 25-minute frequency.
Regular hours resume from Boxing Day through the holidays.
Regular hours resume from Boxing Day through the holidays.
#TramNews: MOTAT's Western Springs Tramway has welcomed Wanganui trailer No. 21 back to the tracks following a complete rebuild/restoration.
No. 21 will be paired with former Wanganui steam tram motor No. 100 for public rides at MOTAT.
PICS David Cawood.
No. 21 will be paired with former Wanganui steam tram motor No. 100 for public rides at MOTAT.
PICS David Cawood.
March 25, 2026 at 2:35 AM
#TramNews: MOTAT's Western Springs Tramway has welcomed Wanganui trailer No. 21 back to the tracks following a complete rebuild/restoration.
No. 21 will be paired with former Wanganui steam tram motor No. 100 for public rides at MOTAT.
PICS David Cawood.
No. 21 will be paired with former Wanganui steam tram motor No. 100 for public rides at MOTAT.
PICS David Cawood.
#TramNews: Christchurch’s tram fleet could be extended as the city’s popularity with visitors continues to boost passenger numbers.
Christchurch Attractions Ltd has bought extra land on Tramway Lane and is on the lookout for more trams.
Via The Press: www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Christchurch Attractions Ltd has bought extra land on Tramway Lane and is on the lookout for more trams.
Via The Press: www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Christchurch tram company buys more land, on lookout for more trams
The tram fleet could be extended as the city’s popularity with visitors continues to boost passenger numbers.
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April 20, 2026 at 9:20 PM
#TramNews: Christchurch’s tram fleet could be extended as the city’s popularity with visitors continues to boost passenger numbers.
Christchurch Attractions Ltd has bought extra land on Tramway Lane and is on the lookout for more trams.
Via The Press: www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
Christchurch Attractions Ltd has bought extra land on Tramway Lane and is on the lookout for more trams.
Via The Press: www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3609...
#TramNews: The Western Springs Tramway at MOTAT has reopened following the completion of Stage 2 of the track upgrade project.
Trams are now able to use the full length of track between Aviation Hall on Motions Road to Great North Road.
Trams are now able to use the full length of track between Aviation Hall on Motions Road to Great North Road.
June 29, 2025 at 9:50 PM
#TramNews: The Western Springs Tramway at MOTAT has reopened following the completion of Stage 2 of the track upgrade project.
Trams are now able to use the full length of track between Aviation Hall on Motions Road to Great North Road.
Trams are now able to use the full length of track between Aviation Hall on Motions Road to Great North Road.
#TramNews: Once upon a time, Christchurch had one of New Zealand's most extensive tram networks. Now, only traces and tourist gimmicks remain.
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December 1, 2024 at 11:44 PM
#TramNews: Once upon a time, Christchurch had one of New Zealand's most extensive tram networks. Now, only traces and tourist gimmicks remain.
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#TramNews: Christchurch Tramway's Tram 244 is returning to Ferrymead for scheduled maintenance over the winter season.
Maintenance includes:
* Driver’s cabs TLC
* Relaying the floor
* New paint job
Maintenance includes:
* Driver’s cabs TLC
* Relaying the floor
* New paint job
April 22, 2025 at 9:37 PM
#TramNews: Christchurch Tramway's Tram 244 is returning to Ferrymead for scheduled maintenance over the winter season.
Maintenance includes:
* Driver’s cabs TLC
* Relaying the floor
* New paint job
Maintenance includes:
* Driver’s cabs TLC
* Relaying the floor
* New paint job
#TramNews: Trams are not currently operating at MOTAT while crews work to replace the overhead wires on the section of track near Motions Road.
The works are part of ongoing maintenance works.
Trams are expected to be back on track from February 14.
The works are part of ongoing maintenance works.
Trams are expected to be back on track from February 14.
February 9, 2026 at 9:12 PM
#TramNews: Trams are not currently operating at MOTAT while crews work to replace the overhead wires on the section of track near Motions Road.
The works are part of ongoing maintenance works.
Trams are expected to be back on track from February 14.
The works are part of ongoing maintenance works.
Trams are expected to be back on track from February 14.
#TramNews: The track renewal works at the Wellington Tramway Museum are now complete.
Crews removed and replaced the tracks and ballast, with a test tram returning to the track ahead of a full reopening this weekend.
Crews removed and replaced the tracks and ballast, with a test tram returning to the track ahead of a full reopening this weekend.
September 2, 2026 at 9:30 PM
#TramNews: The track renewal works at the Wellington Tramway Museum are now complete.
Crews removed and replaced the tracks and ballast, with a test tram returning to the track ahead of a full reopening this weekend.
Crews removed and replaced the tracks and ballast, with a test tram returning to the track ahead of a full reopening this weekend.
#TramNews: A public transport expert believes Queenstown’s chronic traffic congestion — in Frankton Rd, in particular — can be solved by a modern electric tram carrying up to 200 passengers.
Via Otago Daily Times: www.odt.co.nz/regions/quee...
Via Otago Daily Times: www.odt.co.nz/regions/quee...
Electric tram seen as solution to traffic congestion
A public transport expert believes Queenstown’s chronic traffic congestion — in Frankton Rd, in particular — can be solved by a modern electric...
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April 19, 2025 at 6:01 AM
#TramNews: A public transport expert believes Queenstown’s chronic traffic congestion — in Frankton Rd, in particular — can be solved by a modern electric tram carrying up to 200 passengers.
Via Otago Daily Times: www.odt.co.nz/regions/quee...
Via Otago Daily Times: www.odt.co.nz/regions/quee...
#TramNews: @spil030.bsky.social has also shared a video of the Dockline Trams decorated for Christmas.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWpE...
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWpE...
December 23, 2024 at 11:07 PM
#TramNews: @spil030.bsky.social has also shared a video of the Dockline Trams decorated for Christmas.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWpE...
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWpE...
#TramNews: The Tramway Historical Society has announced that the 144-year-old Kitson Steam tram has passed another annual boiler survey with good success.
December 18, 2025 at 1:13 AM
#TramNews: The Tramway Historical Society has announced that the 144-year-old Kitson Steam tram has passed another annual boiler survey with good success.
#TramNews: Work to replace the S-Bend on the Western Springs Tramway is now complete and trams have completed a test run on the new tracks.
Work has now shifted to the Motions Rd crossing.
Work has now shifted to the Motions Rd crossing.
March 12, 2025 at 2:52 AM
#TramNews: Work to replace the S-Bend on the Western Springs Tramway is now complete and trams have completed a test run on the new tracks.
Work has now shifted to the Motions Rd crossing.
Work has now shifted to the Motions Rd crossing.
#TramNews: Works have begun at MOTAT on the Western Springs Tramway to replace sections of track between Great North Road and MOTAT 2.
The first section being worked on is near Western Springs College and being completed by Libbet.
The first section being worked on is near Western Springs College and being completed by Libbet.
February 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM
#TramNews: Works have begun at MOTAT on the Western Springs Tramway to replace sections of track between Great North Road and MOTAT 2.
The first section being worked on is near Western Springs College and being completed by Libbet.
The first section being worked on is near Western Springs College and being completed by Libbet.
#TramNews: The Tramway Historical Society (THS) has acquired Dunedin ‘Takapuna’ Tram No. 66.
The tram entered service on the Takapuna Tramway before being sold off to Dunedin for their tram network
Recently, ownership was passed from the Otago Settlers Museum to THS.
The tram entered service on the Takapuna Tramway before being sold off to Dunedin for their tram network
Recently, ownership was passed from the Otago Settlers Museum to THS.
March 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
#TramNews: The Tramway Historical Society (THS) has acquired Dunedin ‘Takapuna’ Tram No. 66.
The tram entered service on the Takapuna Tramway before being sold off to Dunedin for their tram network
Recently, ownership was passed from the Otago Settlers Museum to THS.
The tram entered service on the Takapuna Tramway before being sold off to Dunedin for their tram network
Recently, ownership was passed from the Otago Settlers Museum to THS.
#TramNews: Due to the Pasifika Festival causing increased pedestrian numbers near the tracks this weekend MOTATwill not be operating the Western Springs Tramway.
A tram replacement bus will be in operation.
A tram replacement bus will be in operation.
March 8, 2025 at 12:31 AM
#TramNews: Due to the Pasifika Festival causing increased pedestrian numbers near the tracks this weekend MOTATwill not be operating the Western Springs Tramway.
A tram replacement bus will be in operation.
A tram replacement bus will be in operation.
#TramNews: MOTAT has shared photos of the exothermic track welding which has taken place on the Western Springs Tramway.
Exothermic welding is used to join two sections of track together.
Exothermic welding is used to join two sections of track together.
March 5, 2025 at 1:59 AM
#TramNews: MOTAT has shared photos of the exothermic track welding which has taken place on the Western Springs Tramway.
Exothermic welding is used to join two sections of track together.
Exothermic welding is used to join two sections of track together.
#TramNews: Whanganui Tramways have evacuated Tram 12 named Mabel from the tram shed ahead of impending bad weather that could cause flooding at their site.
The tram will be stored on higher ground until further notice.
The tram will be stored on higher ground until further notice.
April 19, 2026 at 12:32 AM
#TramNews: Whanganui Tramways have evacuated Tram 12 named Mabel from the tram shed ahead of impending bad weather that could cause flooding at their site.
The tram will be stored on higher ground until further notice.
The tram will be stored on higher ground until further notice.
#TramNews: @spil030.bsky.social has compiled a behind-the-scenes view of MOTAT's Christmas Lights.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDBb...
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDBb...
MOTAT Christmas Trams 2024
YouTube video by Scott Pilkington
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December 23, 2024 at 8:31 PM
#TramNews: @spil030.bsky.social has compiled a behind-the-scenes view of MOTAT's Christmas Lights.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDBb...
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDBb...
#TramNews: A special Christmas appeal allows people to swap essential goods for tram tickets to explore the city and support the Christchurch City Mission.
Via @thepress.co.nz: www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3605...
Via @thepress.co.nz: www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3605...
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December 14, 2024 at 9:17 PM
#TramNews: A special Christmas appeal allows people to swap essential goods for tram tickets to explore the city and support the Christchurch City Mission.
Via @thepress.co.nz: www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3605...
Via @thepress.co.nz: www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3605...
#TramNews: The Christchurch Tramway Historical Society has officially unveiled Tram 24 into service following an 18-year restoration project.
The society acquired the stripped tram body in 1968, and restoration planning began in 2007.
The society acquired the stripped tram body in 1968, and restoration planning began in 2007.
October 24, 2025 at 12:36 AM
#TramNews: The Christchurch Tramway Historical Society has officially unveiled Tram 24 into service following an 18-year restoration project.
The society acquired the stripped tram body in 1968, and restoration planning began in 2007.
The society acquired the stripped tram body in 1968, and restoration planning began in 2007.