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| September 2008 |
Modern Railways |
PPM 60 / Class 139 pictured in Porterbrook section of feature on Derby’s rail industry |
| September 2008 |
Modern Railways |
Reference to PPML in ‘Informed Sources’ article on tram-train |
September 2008 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
PPM 60 railcar No. 139 001 on show at Tyseley depot open day |
26th August 2008 |
Dorset Echo |
Campaign for Better Transport backs PPM tramway for Weymouth |
22nd August 2008 |
Lancashire Evening Post |
PPM solution proposed for Preston tramway |
15th August 2008 |
Bus & Coach Professional |
Testing begins for Stourbridge Class 139 |
| August 2008 |
Railnews |
PPM 60 featured at London Midland’s Tyseley depot open day |
| August 2008 |
Today’s Railways UK |
PPM 60 unveiled as Class 139 at Tyseley open day |
| August 2008 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
PPM 60 (Class 139) vehicle numbering reported |
| 16th July 2008 |
RAIL |
‘London Midland displays its newest passenger vehicle’ – PPM 60 railcar 139 001 pictured on display at Tyseley |
| July 2008 |
Railtalk Magazine |
Class 139 PPM 60 railcar pictured on display at Tyseley depot |
| 4th July 2008 |
www.railnews.co.uk |
PPM railcars for Stourbridge help protect environment |
| 30th June 2008 |
The Railway Herald |
‘First ever public viewing’ of PPM 60 Class 139 railcar at Tyseley depot open day on 28th June |
| June 2008 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
PPM 60 progress: first Class 139 railcar bodywork pictured |
| May 2008 |
The Modern Railway |
PPML listed in directory of UK rail industry suppliers |
| 9th May 2008 |
Steam Railway |
‘Could this safeguard steam?’ – an exploration of the potential for lightweight railcars to complement steam traction on heritage railways |
| May 2008 |
Rail Professional |
PPM 60s for Stourbridge feature in interview with London Midland MD |
| May 2008 |
Modern Railways |
PPM 60 railcars featured in review of new London Midland rolling stock
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| May 2008 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Feature article on the application of lightweight rail to heritage rail routes |
| April 2008 |
Britain’s Railways |
PPML featured in comprehensive guide to British rail systems |
| 25th April 2008 |
Bus & Coach Professional |
Progress on PPM 60s for Stourbridge reported in Rapid Transit update |
| April 2008 |
Tramways & Urban Transit
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Stourbridge PPM 60 railcars to be Class 139 under national rail vehicle numbering scheme |
| March 2008 |
Rail Express |
'Class 139' classification for London Midland PPM 60 railcars |
| March 2008 |
Today's Railways UK |
PPM potential described in railway re-opening feature |
| February 2008 |
Railway Magazine |
Two PPM 60 railcars ordered for Stourbridge Town branch |
February 2008
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Modern Railways |
PPM 60 railcars under construction; Keith Ludeman describes the new vehicles as part of Govia's contribution to lighter trains |
| February 2008 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Two PPM 60 railcars ordered by Porterbrook for London Midland services on Stourbridge Town branch |
| February 2008 |
Today's Railways UK |
Stourbridge PPM 60s to be Class 139 |
| February 2008 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
PPML supports Lightweight Community Transport - an asset-leasing organisation aimed at new local rail operations |
| Winter 2008 |
Train Times (magazine of the Association of Community Rail Partnerships) |
'Good news' - London Midland franchise includes PPM railcars on Stourbridge Town branch |
| January 2008 |
Railnews |
Energy-efficient PPM 60s for the Stourbridge Town branch line |
| January 2008 |
Modern Railways |
London Midland's 'micro-order' of two PPM 60 railcars financed by Porterbrook complement Class 350 and 172 contracts
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| January 2008 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
PPML restores intermittent-electric Car 7 for demonstration use
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| January 2008 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
PPM projects manager commended in 2007 Light Rail Awards |
| 19th December 2007 |
RAIL |
Contract placed by Porterbrook Leasing for two PPM 60 vehicles to operate London Midland's Stourbridge Town services |
| 18th December 2007 |
www.tramnews.net |
PPML lands contract with Porterbrook to supply lightweight railcars for London Midland |
| December 2007 |
Transport Times |
Christian Wolmar comments on PPM application at Stourbridge - worldwide attention will be attracted |
| 13th December 2007 |
Stourbridge Chronicle |
Firm definitely on right track with new order - PPML to supply two railcars for Stourbridge Town branch |
| 13th December 2007 |
Stourbridge News |
All systems go - PPM 60 railcars ordered for passenger operation in December 2008 |
| 10th December 2007 |
www.therailwaycentre.com |
Porterbrook fund Parry People Movers for London Midland franchise |
| 10th December 2007 |
Transport Briefing |
Parry People Movers wins West Midlands rail deal |
| 6th December 2007 |
Halesowen News |
PPML wins contract to supply Stourbridge branch railcars |
| 6th December 2007 |
www.stourbridgenews.co.uk |
Stourbridge set for rail revolution with order for two PPM 60 vehicles |
| 6th December 2007 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
Two PPM 60 railcars ordered for service on Stourbridge Town branch |
| December 2007 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
PPM proposed for Bournemouth tramway
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| 19th November 2007 |
Bournemouth Daily Echo |
Demonstration of PPM lightweight rail system proposed to promote Bournemouth-Boscombe trams
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| 12th November 2007 |
Birmingham Post - London Midland franchise supplement |
PPM 60 railcars to operate Stourbridge Town branch under new West Midlands rail operator |
| 11th November 2007 |
Sunday Telegraph |
PPM experimental operation at Stourbridge included in article on 'tram-trains' |
| November 2007 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
PPM 60 railcars on the way for Stourbridge Town branch operation |
November 2007 |
Railway Magazine |
PPM railcars to be used on Stourbridge Town branch under new London Midland franchise |
Autumn 2007 |
Train Times (magazine of the Association of Community Rail Partnerships) |
PPM railcars selected for Stourbridge Town branch |
| 26th October 2007 |
Bus & Coach Professional |
PPM-type trams proposed to ease traffic congestion in Bournemouth |
| 11th October 2007 |
Poole Advertiser |
Prospects for PPM-based trams in Bournemouth |
| 4th October 2007 |
ITV1 - The Lobby |
PPM at Stourbridge included in Midlands political programme's feature on prospective Conservative MPs |
| 4th October 2007 |
Bournemouth Echo |
Councillor proposes PPM trams for Bournemouth |
| October 2007 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
PPML developments included in article on prospects for light rail development in the UK |
| October 2007 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
PPML welcomes UK Government's Rail Technical Strategy, which calls for lightweight, hybrid rolling stock |
September/October 2007 |
ConstructIreland |
PPM lightweight rail concepts explored by Irish sustainable technology magazine |
| September 2007 |
Rail Express |
PPM 60 railcars for Stourbridge Town branch |
| September 2007 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Reference to interest in PPM tramway for Weymouth |
August/September 2007 |
Rail Technology Magazine |
'Lightweight rail lift-off' - PPM success in West Midlands refranchising |
29th August 2007 |
The Mercury (Tasmania, Australia) |
PPM lightweight rail system proposed for Hobart |
| 3rd August 2007 |
Birmingham Mail |
PPML in line with Government rail plans; supply of two vehicles to London Midland franchise to increase revenue by up to £750,000 |
| 3rd August 2007 |
Bus & Coach Professional |
Government's rail white paper boosts PPML |
1st August 2007 |
Birmingham Post (Business section) |
'Green light for PPML' under Government's railway White Paper |
| August 2007 |
Rail Professional |
PPM to become seven-day-a-week fixture on Stourbridge Town branch with Govia's London Midland franchise |
| August 2007 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Editorial column congratulates PPML for 'quietly creating another UK light rail scheme' at Stourbridge |
| August 2007 |
Modern Railways |
PPM lightweight rail proposed for two branch lines in Wales - Cardiff Bay and Barry Island |
| August 2007 |
Modern Railways |
Two new PPM railcars to operate Stourbridge Town line under Govia's new West Midlands franchise |
| August 2007 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
PPM to take on Stourbridge Town branch full time |
August 2007 |
Today's Railways UK |
PPM technology selected for permanent operation on the Stourbridge Town branch under new Govia franchise |
| August 2007 |
Railways Illustrated |
Govia to introduce PPM vehicles on Stourbridge Town branch as part of new rail franchise |
| August 2007 |
Railway Magazine |
Decision to operate PPM railcars at Stourbridge under West Midlands franchise a 'big surprise' |
| Summer 2007 |
Train Times (magazine of the Association of Community Rail Partnerships) |
Development of PPM 60 railcar assisted by Manufacturing Advisory Service West Midlands |
| 19th July 2007 |
Halesowen News |
PPML supporting proposals to link Stourbridge to Merry Hill by rail |
| 12th July 2007 |
Stourbridge News |
PPM technology proposed for Stourbridge-Brierley Hill link, for car-free access to Merry Hill shopping centre |
| 6th July 2007 |
Bus & Coach Professional |
PPML secures contract for lightweight rail at Stourbridge |
5th July 2007 |
Local Transport Today |
Govia pledges to operate Stourbridge Town branch with PPM vehicles |
| 4th July 2007 |
RAIL |
'Long-awaited breakthrough' - selection of lightweight rail for Stourbridge Town branch will be showcase for PPML |
| 4th July 2007 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
Stourbridge to Brierley Hill rail link possible with PPM technology |
| 1st July 2007 |
British Trams Online |
New franchisee Govia to operate seven-day-a-week Stourbridge Town branch service with PPM vehicles |
| July 2007 |
The Abbey Flyer Newsletter |
PPM vehicles to be introduced on Govia's London Midland franchise |
| July 2007 |
Railnews |
Govia franchise award to bring two new PPM vehicles to Stourbridge Town branch |
| July 2007 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Cross-party political interest and new funding for PPML |
28th June 2007 |
Stourbridge News |
Environmentally-friendly PPM railcars to be adopted on Stourbridge Town branch |
28th June 2007 |
Halesowen News |
Cradley Heath-based PPML to supply railcars under new West Midlands rail franchise |
27th June 2007 |
Professional Engineering |
Two PPM railcars to be built for permanent service on Stourbridge Town branch line |
| 26th June 2007 |
BBC Radio WM |
Lightweight PPM railcars to be used on Stourbridge Town branch |
| 26th June 2007 |
BBC TV - Midlands Today |
PPM lightweight railcars to replace heavy rail on Stourbridge Town branch |
| 25th June 2007 |
Membrana (Russia) |
Lightweight PPM railcars for use on branch of UK national rail network |
22nd June 2007 |
StourbridgeNews.co.uk |
Rail revolution at Stourbridge - PPM system to be introduced by new operators Govia |
| 22nd June 2007 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
PPML railcars lined up for Stourbridge Town branch |
| 22nd June 2007 |
Transport Briefing |
PPML to build railcars for new West Midlands franchise |
| 21st June 2007 |
The Stirrer |
Use of PPML's technology at Stourbridge a 'striking innovation' by Govia's new London Midland franchise |
| 21st June 2007 |
Railnews.co.uk |
PPM railcars to be used on Stourbridge Town branch under new franchise |
| 6th June 2007 |
RAIL |
Feature article on lightweight rail and tram-trains with full coverage of PPML's achievements |
| June 2007 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
PPML developing larger and faster railcars; meeting the challenges of the Community Rail Development Strategy |
| May 2007 |
Today's Railways UK |
Demonstrations of lightweight rail vehicle and depot continue at Stourbridge Junction |
| May 2007 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Demonstrations of PPML's technology continue at Stourbridge |
| 27th April 2007 |
Bucks Free Press |
PPM solution proposed for re-instating rail services between Bourne End and High Wycombe |
| 19th April 2007 |
Stourbridge News |
Local MP Lynda Waltho's support for lightweight rail on Stourbridge Town branch |
| 13th April 2007 |
Bus & Coach Professional |
Stourbridge trial of PPM technology singled out in Department for Transport review of community rail development strategy |
| 11th April 2007 |
RAIL |
Prospects for PPML on Stourbridge Town branch under new franchise rrangements; Government and Opposition representatives impressed, proposal backed by West Midlands Passenger Transport Authority |
| 2nd April 2007 |
Transport Briefing |
PPM service at Stourbridge highlighed in report on DfT's community rail review |
| April 2007 |
Transport 2000 West Midlands Update |
Lightweight rail potential: Stourbridge success points way to Brownhills-Walsall link and 'community rail' use |
April 2007 |
Railfuture West Midlands newsletter |
Walsall council investigating Brownhills route operation using PPM technology |
| April 2007 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Rail Minister Tom Harris sees PPM at Stourbridge; year-long experimental operation achieves 99% reliability over more than 4,000 services |
April 2007 |
Railfuture West Midlands newsletter |
Success of Stourbridge Town branch PPM operation; Rail Minster Tom Harris MP "very impressed" |
| 30th March 2007 |
Transport Times |
PPML chairman John Parry included in 'A Day in the Life' feature |
| 29th March 2007 |
Distributed with Stourbridge News |
Annual report to constituents from Lynda Waltho MP includes visit of rail minister to see PPML railcar at Stourbridge |
| March 2007 |
Railway Modeller |
Feature article on construction of PPM 50 model |
| March 2007 |
Bus & Coach Professional |
New leasing company being set up to assist promotion of PPM-style lightweight rail projects |
| March 2007 |
Railway Magazine
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Pressure for all-week PPM services on Stourbridge Town branch under new franchising as Sunday experimental operation ends |
| March 2007 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Stourbridge MP praises PPM; rail franchise bidders encouraged to include lightweight rail for Town branch operation |
| 2nd February 2007 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
Network Rail's chief executive follows Centro in calling for PPM-style lightweight rolling stock to improve services and reduce environmental impact |
| 1st February 2007 |
Halesowen Chronicle |
Tom Harris MP, the minister for rail, visits Stourbridge to see PPM 50 lightweight railcar for himself |
| 1st February 2007 |
Stourbridge Chronicle |
Transport Minister Tom Harris checks out PPM lightweight rail at Stourbridge |
| February 2007 |
Bus & Coach Professional |
Rail minister Tom Harris praises PPM after visit to Stourbridge in January |
| February 2007 |
Railway Modeller |
Announcement of winner of 'Build a PPM 50' modelling competition at Warley Model Railway Exhibition
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| February 2007 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Cessation of Stourbridge Sunday services, but Centro-PTA pressing for seven-day-a-week PPM operation; PPM railcar saves 80% of heavy rail carbon dioxide emissions |
| 25th January 2007 |
Halesowen News |
PPM lightweight railcar backed by rail minister Tom Harris |
| 25th January 2007 |
Stourbridge News |
Visit to PPM at Stourbridge by rail minister Tom Harris |
| 23rd January 2007 |
StourbridgeNews.co.uk |
Rail minister Tom Harris backs PPM lightweight rail on visit to Stourbridge |
| 19th January 2007 |
Eastern Daily Press |
Reference to PPM tramway proposals for Great Yarmouth as seafront excavations uncover trackwork from the former system |
| 19th January 2007 |
Transport Times |
Light Rail Transit Association backs Network Rail calls for research into lightweight rail; PPM environmental performance and cost savings cited |
| 16th January 2007 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
Walsall council considers PPM link to Brownhills; proposal to be incorporated into borough-wide transport planning |
| 4th January 2007 |
Stourbridge News |
Stourbridge MP hails "spectacular success" of experimental PPM operation on Town branch line |
| 3rd January 2007 |
RAIL
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News pages: Network Rail calls for research into lighter rail technology; NR commissions report on PPM operation at Stourbridge |
| 3rd January 2007 |
RAIL
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News Analysis: PPM technology offers cost-effective option for improving environmental performance of local services |
| January 2007 |
Railwatch (magazine of Railfuture) |
Suggestion of environmentally-friendly PPM transport solution to link Centre for Alternative Technology to rail network |
| January 2007 |
Modern Railways |
Centro urging franchise bidders to adopt PPM technology for Stourbridge Town branch; experimental Stourbridge service ends |
| 28th December 2006 |
Halesowen News |
Stourbridge MP praises PPM service success; rail minister invited to visit while new railcars ready for production |
| 26th December 2006 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
"Enormously successful" Stourbridge operation brings Centro call for replacing diesel trains with PPM railcars |
| 23rd December 2006 |
Branch Line News (newsletter of the Branch Line Society) |
Experimental operation on Stourbridge Town branch ends; prospect of future PPM operation under West Midlands franchise |
| 14th December 2006 |
Stourbridge News
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Success in year-long experimental operation on Stourbridge Town branch; all-week PPM services wanted by Centro |
| 5th December 2006 |
The Stirrer (www.thestirrer.co.uk) |
Centro recommending that rail franchise bidders should incorporate PPM into their plans |
| 3rd December 2006 |
British Trams Online |
PPM trial may become seven day service |
| 1st December 2006 |
Birmingham Mail
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PPM service at Stourbridge "so successful it may be extended to seven days a week" |
1st December 2006
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Transport Times |
Centro-WMPTA say PPM railcars should replace heavy rail on Stourbridge Town branch |
| December 2006 |
Bus & Coach Professional |
Year-long Stourbridge operation a success; Centro urges franchise bidders to adopt PPM technology on branch line |
December 2006
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Today's Railways UK |
Potential for lightweight PPM vehicles to operate segregated community railways |
| December 2006 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Extension of Network Rail authority to operate PPM railcar on Stourbridge Town branch |
| 29th November 2006 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
Centro/West Midlands Passenger Transport Authority urging rail companies to include lightweight PPM railcars in plans for Stourbrige Town branch |
| 23rd November 2006 |
Birmingham Evening Mail |
Successful Stourbridge operation of PPM railcar coming to an end; Centro seeking future application |
| November 2006 |
Aspects (Network Rail staff magazine) |
Head of Acceptance wins company prize for acceptance work on PPM railcar operation at Stourbridge |
| November 2006 |
Rail Professional |
PPM experimental service at Stourbridge reported to be likely to continue after completion of one year's operation; 98.5% reliability achieved with just 0.7% of services late. |
| November 2006 |
Heritage Railway |
PPM mentioned in item on disused railway corridor in Cheltenham |
| October/November 2006 |
Chamber News (publication of the Black Country Chamber of Commerce)
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Potential for PPM technology to be used on Walsall-Brownhills line |
| 31st October 2006 |
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'A Move in the Right Direction' - PPM for improved, environmentally-friendly transport |
| October 2006 |
Railfuture West Midlands newsletter |
"Exemplary performance" of PPM at Stourbridge; potential for expansion of lightweight rail as attractive alternative to cars for local transport. |
| October 2006 |
Rail Professional
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'Small is Beautiful' - feature article by Peter Plisner on the potential for PPM lightweight rail operation following service at Stourbridge |
| October 2006 |
Modern Railways |
Experimental service at Stourbridge included in special feature on city regions' transport by the Passenger Transport Executive Group |
| October 2006 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Shadow Transport Secretary in favour of PPM use for public services on heritage railways; display of PPM 35 Railbus at National Railway Museum; potential for PPM transport systems at several UK sites |
| 28th September 2006 |
Stourbridge Chronicle
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Potential for all-week PPM operation of Stourbridge Town branch |
| 27th September 2006 |
RAIL |
Pre Metro Operations Ltd applies to Office of Rail Regulation to extend track access agreement for operation on Stourbridge Town branch |
| September 2006 |
African Review of Business & Technology |
Feature article on PPM: a new form of commuter transport responding to the challenges of Africa's urban centres |
| September 2006 |
Railway Magazine |
PPM proposed for passenger operations on Oswestry-Gobowen line |
| September 2006 |
Modern Railways |
PPM at Stourbridge included in review of community rail by Alan Williams |
| September 2006 |
Railway Magazine |
Lord Tony Berkeley praises PPM on Stourbridge Town Branch |
| September 2006 |
Modern Railways |
PPM 50 light railcar No. 999 900 illustrated in news pages |
| August-September 2006 |
Railway Strategies
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Feature article 'Community railways - the lightweight solution' by Caspar Lucas, Technical Services Director of PPM's project managers JPM Parry & Associates Ltd |
| Summer/Autumn 2006 |
Cotswold & Malvern Line News (newsletter of the Cotswold Line Promotion Group) |
Innovation at Stourbridge: PPM in passenger service and potential for further use |
| 17th August 2006 |
Stourbridge News |
Waiting for full-week PPM operations on Stourbridge Town branch |
| 21st August 2006 |
Dudley Express & Star |
Gas powered tram may run through week |
| August 2006 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Display of PPM 35 Electric Railbus, owned by Sustraco, at National Railway Museum's "Green Railways" exhibition |
| August 2006 |
Bus & Coach Professional |
Praise for Stourbridge operation; support for PPM concepts from Shadow Secretary of State for Transport |
August 2006 |
Railway Modeller |
"PPM 50 Update" - further photographs and information for entrants in the modelling competition announced in the June edition |
| July 2006 |
Railfuture West Midlands newsletter |
Support for PPM operation of Stourbridge Town branch from Railfuture West Midlands branch |
| July 2006 |
Railfuture West Midlands newsletter |
Recent performance of PPM Stourbridge service: 100% reliability and 99.4% punctuality |
| 20th July 2006 |
Stourbridge News |
Department for Transport and Network Rail support for lightweight railways, following successful PPM operation on Stourbridge Town branch |
| 16th July 2006 |
The Sunday Age (Australia) |
Lightweight rail service under consideration for Yarra Valley |
| July 2006 |
Today's Railways UK |
Inclusion of PPM-operated Sunday services on Stourbridge Town branch in national rail timetable |
| July 2006 |
Rail Express |
Possible formation of company to lease PPM rail vehicles to transport operators |
| July 2006 |
Railwatch (magazine of Railfuture) |
Successful PPM operation at Stourbridge; potential for many more applications |
| July 2006 |
Railway Modeller |
Minor corrections to "Build a PPM 50" competition launch in June edition |
| June-July 2006 |
Railway Strategies |
"Kinergetic reliability" - 99.44% achieved, and 5,000 passenger journeys, on the Stourbridge Town branch |
| 25th June 2006 |
The Province (Canada) |
Plans for hydrogen-powered PPM railcars on Fraser Valley railway in British Columbia |
| 21st June 2006 |
RAIL |
Recent months' 100% reliability of PPM railcar at Stourbridge |
| 12th June 2006 |
Loughborough Echo |
Environmental campaigners claim Loughborough 'missed out' by not following up successful PPM trial on Great Central Railway |
| June 2006 |
Environmental and Sustainable Technology (EAST) Journal |
Feature article - 'Local Transport by Lightweight Suburban Railways' - on the benefits of hybrid technology and new community interest rail vehicle leasing company |
| 8th June 2006 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
PPM option for Stourbridge Town branch included in DfT West Midlands consultation |
| 7th June 2006 |
RAIL |
Inclusion of Pre Metro Operations' PPM services at Stourbridge in summer
2006 National Rail Timetable |
| 2nd June 2006 |
Leicester Mercury |
PPM service on Great Central Railway between Loughborough, Quorn and Rothley could solve congestion and pollution problems |
| June 2006 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
100% service reliability at Stourbridge; PPM potential for Oswestry; PPM 35 Railbus refurbished |
| June 2006 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
"Lightweight suburban rail: The future's bright... and it'll be varied" - special feature article by Caspar Lucas, Technical Services Director, JPM Parry & Associates Ltd including PPM potential for local transport |
| June 2006 |
Railway Modeller |
Launch of 'Build a PPM 50' modelling competition including drawings, photos and details of PPM's history and developments. |
| June 2006 |
Today's Railways UK |
Pre Metro Operations Ltd proposes PPM railcars for passenger services between Gobowen and Oswestry |
| 31st May 2006 |
Rail Manager On Line |
No cancellations and almost perfect punctuality in last 13 weeks of Stourbridge Town branch PPM operation |
| 25th May 2006 |
Stourbridge News
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Potential for expansion of PPM railcar service on Stourbridge Town branch |
| 19th May 2006 |
Northampton Chronicle & Echo |
PPM proposed for tram system in Northampton |
| May 2006 |
Conservative Transport News (the newsletter of the Conservative Transport
Group) |
Lightweight, green PPM in successful service at Stourbridge |
| May 2006 |
Rail Express |
PPM light railcars proposed for service in Shropshire on reopened Oswestry line |
| May 2006 |
Railway Modeller |
Brief announcement of PPM 50 modelling competition - full details to be published in June issue. |
| May 2006 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Operation of PPM 50 railcar at Stourbridge "a success" |
| 28th April 2006 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
Stourbridge PPM service catching the eye of rail chiefs |
| 27th April 2006 |
Stourbridge News |
Lightweight railway operation at Stourbridge hailed as "breakthrough" by rail chief Chris Green |
| 26th April 2006 |
RAIL |
100% service reliability for PPM Stourbridge service in March |
| 26th April 2006 |
RAIL |
PPM railcars included in Pre Metro Operations Ltd bid to operate rail services between Oswestry and Gobowen |
| 25th April 2006 |
Rail User Express (national newsletter of Railfuture) |
Stourbridge operation sees 2,500 passenger journeys and 1,000 miles; Parry Associates offering transport technical services |
| April 2006 |
Rail Express
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Stourbridge: intensive 15-minute service by PPM railcar on Sundays |
12th April 2006
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Professional Engineering |
Proposal by Pre Metro Operations Ltd to run PPM railcars on Oswestry line |
| 7th April 2006 |
Shropshire Star |
Submission from Pre Metro Operations Ltd to Shropshire County Council to operate rail services on former Cambrian line using PPM railcars |
| 7th April 2006 |
Oswestry & Border Counties Advertiser |
Proposal by Pre Metro Operations Ltd to operate Weston-Oswestry-Gobowen rail services using PPM railcars on currently disused rail line |
| 7th April 2006 |
BBC Radio Shropshire
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Bid by Pre Metro Operations Ltd to operate PPM light railcar service between Oswestry and Gobowen, including interview with John Parry |
| April 2006 |
The Rail Engineer
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"The New 'Kinergetic' Rail Service" - feature article covering PPM technology and the Stourbridge operation |
| April 2006 |
Environmental and Sustainable Technology (EAST) Journal |
Official launch of rail innovation at Stourbridge |
| March 2006 |
Water & Environment Magazine |
Launch of public transport using PPM technology on Stourbridge Town branch |
| March 2006 |
International Railway Journal |
Propane-powered PPM railcar with "Kinergetic" propulsion system in service at Stourbridge, West Midlands |
| 30th March 2006 |
Distributed with Stourbridge News |
Annual report to constituents from Lynda Waltho MP includes launch of PPM lightweight rail service |
| 29th March 2006 |
RAIL |
Editor Nigel Harris praises Network Rail's approach to approvals of PPM railcar operation on Stourbridge Town branch |
| 24th March 2006 |
The Journal (North East England) |
Plans for PPM lightweight rail to link Alnwick to East Coast main line at Alnmouth |
| 23rd March 2006 |
Local Transport Today |
Potential for lightweight rail links in Newcastle and Cardiff |
| March 2006 |
Journal of the Transport Ticketing Society |
Ticketing on the Pre Metro Operations/PPM service on the Stourbridge Town branch |
| 8th March 2006 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
2,500 passenger journeys made on PPM railcar at Stourbridge |
| March 2006 |
Railnews |
PPM railcar in service on Stourbridge Town branch |
| March 2006 |
Rail Express |
PPM operation brings Sunday services to Stourbridge Town branch for first time since 1915 |
| March 2006 |
Heritage Railway |
PPM railcar into service on Stourbridge branch after successful operation on several heritage railways |
March 2006 |
The Railway Magazine |
PPM 50 Light Railcar No. 999 900 featured in "Stock Spot" (listed as Network Rail registered diesel multiple unit [!]) |
February - March 2006 |
Action Briefing (newsletter of Birmingham Friends of the Earth) |
PPM operation at Stourbridge as possible precursor of transport systems serving communities better with less environmental impact |
| February 2006 |
ASPECTS (Network Rail staff magazine) |
"Flexible solution for unique transport experiment" - Network Rail's role in preparing for Stourbridge operation |
| 22nd February 2006 |
Professional Engineering |
Feature article on PPM technology, environmental credentials and potential for expansion of quality public transport through lightweight rail |
| 21st February 2006 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
Stourbridge Town's first all-week service for 90 years thanks to PPM Sunday operation |
| 15th February 2006 |
RAIL |
Official launch of Stourbridge service and 1,000 passenger journeys achieved; PPM as model for saving 'uneconomic' rail lines |
| 13th February 2006 |
RailwayPeople.com |
PPM brings Sunday service to Stourbridge |
| 10th February 2006 |
Transport Times |
Start of PPM "community rail" service at Stourbridge with support of Passenger Transport Authority |
| 9th February 2006 |
Stourbridge Chronicle |
Official launch of operations by PPM railcar on Stourbridge Town branch |
| 9th February 2006 |
Stourbridge News |
Public operation at Stourbridge officially launched on 5th February |
| 8th February 2006 |
Professional Engineering |
Start of Sunday services on Stourbridge Town branch; PPM as a solution to uneconomic heavy rail operation on branch lines |
| 6th February 2006 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
Environmentally-friendly PPM rail transport launched at Stourbridge by local MP and Centro's Director General |
| 5th February 2006 |
British Trams Online |
Official launch of services using PPM railcar on Stourbridge Town branch |
4th February 2006 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
Official launch of Stourbridge service to be held on 5th February, attended by local MP, chairman of West Midlands Passenger Transport Authority and Director General of Centro |
| 3rd February 2006 |
Investors Chronicle |
Interest increasing in PPM products; company "survives on the goodwill of shareholders but deserves better. Hold" |
| 2nd February 2006 |
Dudley News |
Forthcoming official launch of Stourbridge service on 5th February |
| 2nd February 2006 |
Halesowen News |
PPM Stourbridge service to be formally launched on 5th February |
| 2nd February 2006 |
Stourbridge News |
Leading the way in transport revolution - Stourbridge service to be launched on 5th February |
| 1st February 2006 |
Transport Briefing |
Official launch of PPM services at Stourbridge to be held on 5th February |
| February 2006 |
RailStaff |
Start of Sunday services between Stourbridge Junction and Stourbridge Town |
| February 2006 |
Bus & Coach Professional |
Hybrid railcar takes to the tracks - start of PPM operation at Stourbridge |
| February 2006 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Revenue runs by PPM 50 railcar start at Stourbridge in December 2005 |
| February 2006 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Consultants say Parry People Movers light rail not suitable for Walsall-Brownhills |
| February 2006 |
Modern Railways |
Final approvals and start of PPM passenger services on the Stourbridge Town branch |
| February 2006 |
Today's Railways |
Start of passenger services with PPM railcar at Stourbridge |
| February 2006 |
Railways Illustrated |
Passenger services by PPM Light Railcar at Stourbridge on 11th and 18th December
2005 |
| February 2006 |
The Railway Magazine |
Debut of passenger service using PPM 50 railcar between Stourbridge Junction and
Stourbridge Town on 11th December 2005 |
| 31st January 2006 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
Official launch of PPM service at Stourbridge on 5th February announced by Centro |
| 19th January 2006 |
Halesowen Chronicle |
PPM at Stourbridge - and potential for extension into town centre |
| 18th January 2006 |
RAIL |
PPM and Pre Metro Operations provide Sunday service on Stourbridge Town branch for first time in 90 years |
| 18th January 2006 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
PPM operation at Stourbridge and potential for tramway extension into town |
| 12th January 2006 |
Local Transport Today |
Start of Sunday PPM passenger operation on Stourbridge Town branch with
public sector support
|
| 10th January 2006 |
Rail User Express (national newsletter of Railfuture) |
Successful start of passenger operations at Stourbridge during December 2005 |
| 4th January 2006 |
RAIL |
Chiltern Railways and Central Trains assist preparations for PPM 50 operation at
Stourbridge |
| January 2006 |
Railfuture West Midlands newsletter |
Start of PPM services on Stourbridge Town branch |
| January 2006 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Final approval for operation on Stourbridge Town branch
|
| December 2005 - January 2006 |
Railway Strategies |
"Kinergetic Conveyance" - start of Sunday passenger services at Stourbridge |
| 18th December 2005 |
BBC TV - Midlands Today |
PPM operation on the Stourbridge Town branch |
| 18th December 2005 |
BBC Radio WM |
Passenger service between Stourbridge Junction and Stourbridge Town using PPM 50 Light Railcar |
| 15th December 2005 |
Stourbridge News |
Start of PPM services on Stourbridge Town branch on 11th December |
| 15th December 2005 |
Stourbridge Chronicle |
Passenger operation of PPM railcar between Stourbridge Town and Stourbridge Junction |
| 12th December 2005 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
Start of PMOL/PPM Sunday public service at Stourbridge on 11th December |
| 8th December 2005 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
Operation of PPM 50 Light Railcar on the Stourbridge Town branch line
|
| December 2005 |
Heritage Railway |
Success of PPM demonstration service on the Wensleydale Railway |
| November 2005 |
Relay (newsletter of the Wensleydale Railway Association) |
Running to Northallerton! - public services using a PPM 50 railcar in September
2005 |
| November 2005 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
PPM public service with low-cost bus/rail interchange on the Wensleydale Railway
during September 2005. |
| November 2005 |
Modern Railways |
PPM Stourbridge operation: essential derogation approved |
| November 2005 |
Entrain |
PPM operation on Wensleydale Railway and prospects for Stourbridge. |
| November 2005 |
Railway Magazine |
Operation of PPM Class 999 railcar along six miles of the Wensleydale Railway
during September, with bus connection into Northallerton |
| 28th October 2005 |
PLANNING magazine |
Launch of syndicate to finance construction of environmentally-friendly railcars |
| 21st October 2005 |
Birmingham Post |
Launch of syndicate to design and build Community Railcars for Wensleydale
Railway and elsewhere |
| 13th October 2005 |
Local Transport Today |
Main feature on community railways and innovation focusing on Wensleydale
Railway; reference to demonstration PPM operation between Leeming Bar and
Northallerton |
| 1st October 2005 |
Railway Gazette International |
PPM operations at Wensleydale and Stourbridge |
| October 2005 |
Steam Railway |
Leeming Bar to Northallerton service using PPM
railcar on Wensleydale Railway |
| October 2005 |
Rail Express |
Demonstration public service on Wensleydale Railway between Northallerton and
Leeming Bar. |
| October 2005 |
The Upper Wensleydale Newsletter
|
PPM's energy efficient rail innovation on the Wensleydale Railway |
| October 2005 |
Heritage Railway |
Wensleydale Railway service to Northallerton using PPM light railcar
|
| October 2005 |
Railway Magazine |
Progress towards Stourbridge operation; PPM 50 visit to Wensleydale |
| 30th September 2005 |
RailwayPeople.com |
Progress towards PPM operation on Stourbridge Town branch |
| 28th September 2005 |
Northern Echo |
PPM service on Wensleydale Railway promoting reopening to Northallerton station |
| 28th September 2005 |
Yorkshire Post |
Wensleydale Railway campaign for services into Northallerton; PPM railcar's role
in underlining the case for reopening |
| 28th September 2005 |
BBC TV - Midlands Today |
Stourbridge operation and using PPM railcars to reopen rail lines; item
included footage from Wensleydale Railway service and interview with PPM
Chairman John Parry
|
| 27th September 2005 |
BBC Radio York |
Wensleydale Railway's Northallerton extension promoted by PPM railcar service |
| 26th September 2005 |
Rail Manager On Line |
Wensleydale Railway reports success of PPM trial to Community Rail conference |
| 23rd September 2005 |
Transport Times |
Demonstration service at Wensleydale Railway using PPM light railcar |
| 23rd September 2005 |
BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today |
PPM for rural railways - Wensleydale Railway demonstration showing the way forward |
| 22nd September 2005 |
Northern Echo |
'Wendy' (PPM 50 Light Railcar 999 900) on the Wensleydale Railway demonstration service |
| 16th September 2005 |
Darlington & Stockton Times |
Railcar service between Northallerton and Leeming Bar; fuel-saving PPM technology to cut energy costs |
| 16th September 2005 |
Bus & Coach Professional |
"Ultra Light Rail": prospects for innovative modes including PPM, with reference to Stourbridge operation |
| 13th September 2005 |
Northern Echo |
Launch of service on Wensleydale Railway |
| 13th September 2005 |
Fresh Radio (Yorkshire) |
PPM service linking Wensleydale trains with Northallerton
|
| 12th September 2005 |
BBC Radio York |
Wensleydale Railway service using PPM 50 railcar between Leeming Bar and
Northallerton |
| 12th September 2005 |
BBC TV - Yorkshire |
PPM railcar operating on Wensleydale Railway |
| 12th September 2005 |
ITV - Calendar (Yorkshire)
|
Operation between Northallerton and Leeming Bar by PPM 50 vehicle |
| 12th September 2005 |
The Guardian |
Launch of PPM railcar service on Wensleydale Railway
|
| 12th September 2005 |
Yorkshire Post |
Northallerton-Leeming Bar link on Wensleydale Railway
|
| 9th September 2005 |
Yorkshire Post
|
PPM railcar to be used on Wensleydale Railway |
| 7th September 2005 |
Carfree Times |
PPM ability to provide "wireless trams" and the environmental advantages of lightweight vehicles |
| 1st September 2005 |
Local Transport Today |
Operation with PPM technology at Stourbridge |
| September 2005 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Progress towards Stourbridge approval, public operation at Chasewater and joint development with Wensleydale Railway. |
| September 2005 |
Rail Express |
Allocation of running number to PPM 50 light railcar. |
| September 2005 |
Modern Railways |
Co-operation of Network Rail and CORREL Rail in Stourbridge project. |
| Autumn 2005 |
Yorkshire Dales Review |
PPM 50 light railcar comes to Wensleydale |
| 31st August 2005 |
RAIL magazine |
Christian Wolmar praises the concept of non-electrified tramways |
| August 2005 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
National Ultra Light Rail Centre: PPM 35 'Car 10', formerly used in Bristol, featured in text and photo. |
| 18th July 2005 |
North-West Evening Mail |
Proposed PPM light rail system in Cumbria linking tourist attractions
around Furness Abbey and Dalton-in-Furness |
| 10th July 2005 |
Durango Herald (Colorado, USA)
|
Proposed light rail transport system in La Plata County using PPM technology
|
| Summer 2005 |
Relay (newsletter of the Wensleydale Railway Association) |
Look to the future - Wensleydale Railway working with PPM to develop sustainable public transport. |
| Summer 2005 |
Train Times (magazine of the Association of Community Rail Partnerships) |
Community Rail Day operation of PPM Light Railcar at the Chasewater Railway on 14th May.
|
| 7th July 2005 |
Local Transport Today |
Network Rail assistance with removing the barriers preventing PPM operation at Stourbridge. |
| July 2005 |
Rail Professional |
Feature article on PPM and "ultra light rail" as an affordable alternative to both heavy and light rail. |
| July 2005 |
Modern Railways |
PPM 35 'Car 10', formerly used in Bristol, featured in report on Ultra Light Rail Development Centre at Wirksworth. |
| 23rd June 2005 |
Local Transport Today |
Joint Wensleydale Railway/PPM Community Light Rail project and funding syndicate |
| 20th June 2005 |
Rail Manager On Line |
Joint development of PPM railcars for Wensleydale Railway |
| June 2005 |
RailStaff |
National Ultra Light Rail Centre: PPM 35 'Car 10', formerly used in Bristol, featured.
|
| 9th June 2005 |
Stourbridge News |
Criticism of delays to PPM Stourbridge trial in House of Lords |
| June 2005 |
EOS magazine (Belgium) |
Reference to PPM in item on innovative transport |
| 2nd June 2005 |
Halesowen News |
Success for PPM at Community Rail Day event on Chasewater Railway |
| June 2005 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Appearance before House of Commons Transport Committee by associated firms Holdfast Carpet Track Ltd and JPM Parry & Associates Ltd |
| June 2005 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Ultra Light Rail development centre in Derbyshire; PPM 35 light tram 'Car 10' (also known as Bristol No. 238).
|
| 5th May 2005 |
Stourbridge Chronicle |
Prospects for Stourbridge town centre tramway following PPM trial on Stourbridge Town branch line. |
| May 2005 |
Modern Railways |
Rural rail - the positive viewpoint; support for PPM from Association of Community Rail Partnerships |
| May 2005 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Community Rail Day event at Chasewater Railway on 14th May. |
| 21st April 2005 |
Stourbridge News |
Transport Committee report on light rail: criticism of four-year delay for Stourbridge trial approval - comparison with approved public service at Chasewater. |
| 20th April 2005 |
Stourbridge Express & Star |
PPM tramway for Stourbridge town centre; support from Stourbridge & District Chamber of Trade |
| 15th April 2005 |
Lichfield and Burntwood Express & Star |
Community Rail Day event and potential for PPM between Brownhills and Walsall |
| 15th April 2005 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
Community Rail Day event at Chasewater Railway on 14th May. |
| 14th April 2005 |
Halesowen News |
Transport Committee's Rural Railways report supports PPM's Community Light Rail concept. |
| 14th April 2005 |
Lichfield Mercury |
PPM potential to be examined for Walsall-Brownhills corridor. |
| 14th April 2005 |
Local Transport Today |
Innovative transport projects to benefit from new guidance from the Department for Transport. |
| 26th March 2005 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
PPM for Brownhills rail reopening |
| 22nd March 2005 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
PPM better suited to Stourbridge service than existing train |
| March 2005 |
Oxford Civic Society Newsletter |
Proposal for PPM trams in Oxford |
| March 2005 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Trams proposed for Gloucester |
| March 2005 |
Heritage Railway |
PPM: potential for providing Community Rail services on heritage railways |
| March 2005 |
Heritage Railway |
Operation of PPM 30 vehicle at Cambrian Railways Society, Oswestry |
| 10th February 2005 |
KUTV 2News |
Light rail proposals for Utah, USA |
February 2005 |
|
Launch of national Ultra Light Rail Research, Development & Test Centre |
10th February 2005 |
Walsall Advertiser |
PPM's potential for the Brownhills to Walsall transport corridor |
| February 2005 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Staff training underway for Stourbridge trial and loan stock issue for PPM 80 construction |
February 2005 |
The Railway Magazine |
Community rail strategy |
February 2005 |
Entrain |
Community railways initiative |
6th January 2005 |
|
Feature article: the changing political climate for innovative light rail systems |
5th January 2005 |
|
PPM Power Car concept and Community Rail initiative |
January 2005 |
Modern Railways |
PPM power for unused coaching stock (also Community Rail and innovative light rail) |
January 2005 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
UK government support for new forms of light rail and Community Rail prospects |
| 3rd December 2004 |
Loughborough Echo |
Loughborough University campus transport proposals |
2nd December 2004 |
Stourbridge News |
Community Rail and Stourbridge operations
|
December 2004 |
Heritage Railway |
Royal visit to Chasewater Railway - Duke takes trip on Car 12 |
27th November 2004 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
Stourbridge trial and town centre tramway |
18th November 2004 |
|
DfT support for new forms of light rail |
5th November 2004 |
Lichfield Express & Star |
Royal visit to Chasewater Railway - Duke takes trip on Car 12 |
November 2004 |
Modern Railways |
PPM 80 vehicle and bogie development with Brush Traction |
October/November 2004 |
LP Gas Magazine |
PPM's use of LPG-flywheel hybrid driveline for Stourbridge trial. |
5th October 2004 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
Stourbridge town centre tramway |
3rd October 2004 |
BBC Staffordshire |
Chasewater Railway and Stourbridge operations |
| 27th September 2004 |
Shropshire Star |
Cambrian Railways Society hails first run of PPM 30 District Tram in passenger service at Oswestry |
| 22nd September 2004 |
Oswestry & Border Counties Advertizer |
Cambrian Railways Society receives HM Railway Inspectorate approval of PPM operation in Oswestry - a precursor of more extensive passenger services |
| 21st September 2004 |
Shropshire Star |
Cambrian Railways Society pledges to continue PPM transport scheme development despite rejection of grant application by Oswestry Town council |
| 13th September 2004 |
Shropshire Star |
Cambrian Railways Society given permission to operate PPM 35 District Tram at Oswestry but development grant application turned down. |
| 18th August 2004 |
Professional Engineering |
Stourbridge Trial |
| 13th July 2004 |
Daily Telegraph |
This Is Money section - Stourbridge Trial and company prospects |
2nd July 2004 |
Investors Chronicle |
Stourbridge Trial and company prospects |
| July 2004 |
Heritage Railway |
Cancellation of proposal for Bewdley-Kidderminster commuter operation |
| June 2004 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Aberdeen tramway proposal |
| June 2004 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
Car 11 arrival at Oswestry |
| 20th May 2004 |
Stourbridge News |
Wolverhampton Airport link proposal |
| May 2004 |
Heritage Railway |
Car 11 arrival at Oswestry |
| May 2004 |
Rail Staff |
PPM 80 and other developments |
| April 2004 |
Stourbridge News |
Stourbridge Town Centre tramway |
| 22nd April 2004 |
Eastern Daily Press |
Great Yarmouth tramway proposal |
| 5th April 2004 |
Shropshire Star |
Car 11 arrival at Oswestry |
Spring 2004 |
Aberdeen Friends of the Earth Newsletter |
Aberdeen tramway |
| 30th March 2004 |
Walsall Express & Star |
Walsall-Brownhills light rail proposal |
| 1st March 2004 |
Express & Star (West Midlands) |
Community Rail programme and Stourbridge |
| February 2004 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
|
July 2003 |
Tramways & Urban Transit |
PPM 50 on the Great Central Railway |
June 2003 |
Rail Staff |
PPM 50 on the Great Central Railway |
