Daily Archives: Tuesday 28 June 2016

East Anglia Transport Museum grows!

Posted on Tuesday 28 June 2016 by Andrew Waddington

The East Anglia Transport Museum at Carlton Colville, near Lowestoft, has been successful in its goal of obtaining additional land adjacent to the museum site. This has virtually doubled the amount of land available to the museum and is therefore … Continue reading →

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Bombardier confirm Blackpool tram order

Posted on Tuesday 28 June 2016 by Andrew Waddington

Bombardier have confirmed that they are to supply Blackpool with two more of their Flexity tramcars, with delivery expected in autumn 2017. The additional LRVs are being purchased in readiness to provide the increased service which will be needed to … Continue reading →

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New tram shelter for Sandhurst Avenue

Posted on Tuesday 28 June 2016 by Andrew Waddington

The LRT platforms on the Blackpool tramway stop at Sandhurst Avenue (near Bispham) are currently the subject of some attention which should offer an improved environment for waiting passengers. The southbound stop has been devoid of a shelter for some … Continue reading →

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619 remembers the Battle of the Somme

Posted on Tuesday 28 June 2016 by Andrew Waddington

As reported previously, a series of national commemorative events to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme will be taking place in Manchester’s Heaton Park next weekend, on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd July. With the tramway already … Continue reading →

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