Category Archives: Blackpool Tramway

After the news at the end of last week that Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours operations had been suspended immediately and for an undefined period was met with an outpouring of emotions from enthusiasts and the general public alike (including a … Continue reading →

Heritage trams will no longer operate on the Blackpool Tramway following a review undertaken by Blackpool Transport. They cite ongoing challenges in operating the trams on a modern tramway, especially in regards to new safety measures which are being introduced … Continue reading →

This article takes us to the Fylde Coast for a selection of images taken over a long weekend between Friday 22nd and Sunday 24th November. We feature both the modern trams running the core service as well as a heritage … Continue reading →

Earlier this autumn, Blackpool’s illuminated Western Train made history when it ran on test on the North Station extension (the first feature car to travel on the extension) with Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours teasing at the time that this was … Continue reading →

The sight of one modern tram towing another is a relatively rare one across all UK light rail systems. Although breakdowns do inevitably occur, its often the case that the failed tram is able to crawl back to the depot … Continue reading →

Things you probably don’t expect to see early morning in mid-October? How about the Blackpool Western Train running fully illuminated along Talbot Road to North Station?! But that is exactly what happened on Tuesday 22nd October with the tram going … Continue reading →

Sunday 10th November will be the next change to the timetable on the Blackpool Tramway as the Winter timetable is introduced. This marks another improvement in the tram service with the vast majority of services now running via North Station … Continue reading →