Blackpool, United Kingdom: Two modern LRVs pass in the town of Fleetwood, north of the resort of Blackpool on the Irish Sea. The Flexity units were built by Bombardier in 2010 and are shown near the Victoria Street stop in a popular residential and shopping neighborhood in this community of 26,000 people. Photo by Jack May

For January, ERA’s longtime conventions and international trip chairman and past editor of Headlights Jack May will present highlights from his recent trip to the United Kingdom. Discover the latest in light rail developments, including new extensions in Blackpool, Birmingham, and Edinburgh, Britain's first tram-train in Sheffield, and updated railcars in Newcastle. Jack will also explore historic tram sites like Beamish, Crich, and Seaton, and provide updates on London’s transit systems, including the Elizabeth Line. Don’t miss this engaging journey through the past and present of UK transit! Read More

F Facebook

Created in 2011 by Philip Hom, our Facebook page is the place to go for the latest news from ERA members.

T Twitter

Our frequently updated Twitter feed is written by Alexander ‘Sasha’ Ivanoff, a contributing editor to the Bulletin.

Y YouTube

Fascinating member videos, including some of our monthly meetings, can be watched on our YouTube channel.

I Issuu

Every back issue since 2002 of the Bulletin and previews of Headlights since 1996 can be found on our Issuu page.

S Search