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24th December 2009 |
Stourbridge News |
‘Milestone for tram line’ – Stourbridge MP makes presentation to 200,000th and 200,001st passengers on PPM 60 railcars |
23rd December 2009 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
200,000 passenger journeys made on carbon-cutting Class 139 railcars at Stourbridge |
15th December 2009 |
www.stourbridgenews.co.uk |
200,000th passenger carried by PPML’s Class 139 railcars at Stourbridge |
| December 2009 |
Modern Railways |
Class 139 at Stourbridge shown in picture accompanying interview with London Midland’s managing director |
| December 2009 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Report of temporary withdrawal of Class 139s in September makes it into T&UT at last! |
18th November 2009 |
La Vie du Rail et des Transports (France) |
‘Products & Innovations’ article focuses on Class 139 operation at Stourbridge |
| November 2009 |
Modern Railways |
Alan Williams proposes development of PPM concept as solution to community rail rolling stock shortage |
| November 2009 |
Modern Railways |
Report on wheel flange wear issue that affected Stourbridge services in September |
20th October 2009 |
Going Solar Transport Newsletter |
Environmentally-friendly PPM operation at Stourbridge covered |
| 15th October 2009 |
Halesowen News |
PPM specified for circulator transport system in American development |
8th October 2009 |
Halesowen News |
‘Eco tram now back on track’ – PPM 60 railcars resume operations at Stourbridge after temporary interruption to service |
| 8th October 2009 |
Stourbridge News |
PPM 60 railcar service returns to Stourbridge Town branch |
| 8th October 2009 |
www.halesowennews.co.uk |
‘Cradley Heath company cracks America’ – PPM technology identified as suitable for circulator trolley system in US development scheme |
| 2nd October 2009 |
www.stourbridgenews.co.uk |
‘Revolutionary tram back on track’ – Class 139s return to service at Stourbridge |
October 2009 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Clarification on role of Pre Metro Operations Ltd as subcontract operator of Stourbridge Town branch for London Midland |
October 2009 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
PPM railcars at Stourbridge referred to in report on new transport interchange for the town |
27th September 2009 |
British Trams Online |
Operation of PPM railcars suspended at Stourbridge from 11th to 23rd September |
24th September 2009 |
Stourbridge News |
Class 139 operation suspended [but had in fact re-started the day before publication] |
24th September 2009 |
Halesowen News |
‘”Eco tram” is off the rails’ – wheel wear interrupts operation of PPM 60 railcars at Stourbridge |
| 18th September 2009 |
Bus & Coach Professional |
PPM-type rail vehicles proposed for reinstated Maidenhead-High Wycombe connection |
13th September 2009 |
BBC2 Politics Show |
PPM railcar shown in feature on Stourbridge constituency |
September 2009 |
Modern Railways |
The two Class 139 railcars make it into the round-up of new rolling stock at last! |
September 2009 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Stourbridge Town branch fully converted to lightweight rail operation using Class 139 railcars from PPML |
August 2009 |
Railfuture West Midlands newsletter |
Front page picture of railcar 139 001 pictured at Stourbridge Town |
24th August 2009 |
Railway Herald |
PPM vehicles proposed for reopened High Wycombe-Maidenhead line |
| 10th August 2009 |
Bucks Free Press |
PPM solution proposed for reinstating the Maidenhead-High Wycombe rail connection |
| August 2009 |
Modern Railways |
Both Class 139s now in service |
August 2009 |
Tramways & Urban Transport |
PPM concept included in review of ‘wire-less’ tramway technologies |
August 2009 |
Railway Magazine |
Report from a badly-timed visit to Stourbridge! |
27th July 2009 |
Sky News Online – Business |
‘The British Train that is 75% Greener’ – Stourbridge operation opens way to new applications for PPM technology |
| 16th July 2009 |
Halesowen Chronicle |
PPML’s Class 139 railcars increase service frequency on Stourbridge Town branch |
| 10th July 2009 |
Bus & Coach Professional |
Stourbridge PPM service goes into full operation |
3rd July 2009 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
PPM 60 railcars at Stourbridge commence full public service |
July 2009 |
Today’s Railways UK |
Both Class 139s delivered to Stourbridge |
July 2009 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
PPML’s Class 139s start weekday operations at Stourbridge |
| 18th June 2009 |
Sud Ouest (France) |
PPM lightweight vehicle technology proposed for Blaye-Saint Mariens railway in south west France |
8th June 2009 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
PPM 60s will boost service frequency on Stourbridge Town branch |
| June 2009 |
Modern Railways |
Feature article by John Parry, PPML’s chairman, on the Class 139 project, and future plans and prospects |
| May 2009 |
Railfuture West Midlands newsletter |
John Parry, PPML’s chairman, addresses Railfuture West Midlands AGM |
| May 2009 |
Railfuture West Midlands newsletter |
First passengers carried by Class 139 on Stourbridge Town branch |
| 29th May 2009 |
Bus & Coach Professional |
Parry People Movers Class 139 enters service on Stourbridge Town branch |
| 20th May 2009 |
RAIL |
Stourbridge operation with PPM 60/Class 139 covered in summer timetable review |
13th May 2009 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
People mover makes bow on branch line – Class 139 in passenger service at Stourbridge |
| 6th May 2009 |
RAIL |
Feature article on Lightweight Community Transport Ltd highlights potential for PPM technology to provide new local rail services, giving examples of operations on Stourbridge Town branch and Wensleydale Railway |
| May 2009 |
Modern Railways |
Class 139 planned to enter service; extension into Stourbridge town center mooted |
| May 2009 |
Today’s Railways UK |
Class 139 receives passenger licence; 139 002 carries first passengers at Stourbridge – pictures show initial public operation |
| May 2009 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
PPML’s Class 139s secure their passenger licence |
| May 2009 |
Railway Magazine |
Lord Berkeley backs use of PPM vehicles to provide passenger service on Weymouth tramway |
| May 2009 |
Railway Magazine |
Class 153 returns to Stourbridge Town branch in advance of PPM introduction |
| May 2009 |
Railway Magazine |
Stourbridge PPM depot pictured on letters page |
| 23rd April 2009 |
Local Transport Today |
‘PPM 60’ Class 139 granted passenger-carrying licence |
| 10th April 2009 |
Local Transport Today |
Network Rail grants passenger certificate for PPML’s Class 139 railcar |
| 9th April 2009 |
Stourbridge Chronicle |
PPM 60 railcar granted passenger-carrying licence |
| 7th April 2009 |
ITV - Central News |
Class 139 trial running at Stourbridge |
8th April 2009 |
RAIL |
Class 139 railcar receives passenger licence |
3rd April 2009 |
Bus & Coach Professional |
Network Rail passenger certification for Class 139; phased service introduction to follow |
| 2nd April 2009 |
www.therailwaycentre.com |
Class 139 receives passenger licence from Network Rail |
| 2nd April 2009 |
Stourbridge News |
Granting of passenger licence boosts Stourbridge eco-friendly light railway plans |
| April 2009 |
Transport Times |
PPM 60 No. 139 002 pictured at Stourbridge Town and Junction stations; passenger certification gained |
| April 2009 |
Rail Express |
Class 153 replaces buses on Stourbridge Town branch in advance of PPM operation |
April 2009 |
Today’s Railways UK |
Class 139 tested on the Stourbridge Town branch |
| April 2009 |
Modern Railways |
Rail replacement buses replaced by Class 153 unit on Stourbridge Town branch while PMOL lightweight rail service prepared for |
| April 2009 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Stourbridge awaits PPM railcars |
| Spring 2009 |
Link (Journal of the Engine Shed Society) |
Depot facilities at Stourbridge for Class 139 railcars |
| 30th March 2009 |
Railway Herald |
PPM 60 gains passenger licence – railcar No. 139 002 pictured at Stourbridge Junction |
| 30th March 2009 |
Rail Management |
PPM 60 for Stourbridge Town receives licence in advance of entry into service |
30th March 2009 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
‘Go-ahead given to gas tram’ – PPM 60 railcar granted passenger licence from Network Rail |
25th March 2009 |
RAIL |
PPML ‘evasive’ about Stourbridge operation! |
| 24th March 2009 |
Transport Briefing |
Stourbridge trains return in advance of PPM introduction |
| 23rd March 2009 |
Rail Management |
Trains replace temporary buses on Stourbridge Town services in advance of PPM service introduction |
| 20th March 2009 |
Bus & Coach Professional |
First Class 139 accepted – plans drawn up for phased start to operation |
19th March 2009 |
Halesowen News |
Trains replace buses on Stourbridge Town branch as PPM operation prepares to be phased in |
19th March 2009 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
Temporary bus operation at Stourbridge replaced by diesel trains while final driver training and tests for PPM operation are undertaken |
19th March 2009 |
Stourbridge News |
DMUs return to Stourbridge Town branch as PPM railcars readied |
18th March 2009 |
www.stourbridgenews.co.uk |
Eco-friendly PPM railcars delayed as temporary measure |
| 7th March 2009 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
Centro investigating proposal for PPM trams running from the Stourbridge Town branch line on to the high street |
March 2009 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
First of two PPM vehicles trialled on Stourbridge Town branch |
25th February 2009 |
RAIL |
PPM 60 No. 139 002 photographed at Stourbridge Town while on test |
February 2009 |
Modern Railways |
Delays to PPM introduction; Stourbridge Town branch operated by buses |
14th January 2009 |
RAIL |
Liz Lynne MEP and Lightweight Community Transport promote use of PPM vehicles for regular services on Severn Valley Railway |
| January 2009 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
PPM gears up for Stourbridge and expresses interest in tram-trains |
