Daily Archives: Friday 1 March 2019

In Pictures: Promenade road reopens to traffic as extension works continue to progress

Work on extending the Blackpool Tramway along Talbot Road to Blackpool North Railway Station has now reached a stage which has allowed the Promenade road to reopen to through traffic – bringing an end to winter diversions which have continued … Continue reading

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Tramlink staff balloted on strike action over pay

Members of ASLEF working on London Tramlink are being balloted on taking industrial action in an ongoing dispute over the latest pay offer which is said not to be acceptable to staff.

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Good news for fans of Blackpool’s Balloon cars

Whilst the imminent departure of Blackpool & Fleetwood ‘Box’ car 40 from its original native tramway dominates the headlines from the Fylde coast, there has been some more positive news for the Blackpool heritage fleet. Two Balloon cars are set … Continue reading

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