Daily Archives: Tuesday 25 August 2020

Yet another increase in services on the Blackpool Tramway

Posted on Tuesday 25 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

A new timetable will be introduced on the Blackpool Tramway from Sunday 30th August to allow more trams to run during illumination evenings with services running up to every 10 minutes. Blackpool Transport will also be introducing “Tram Full” messages … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 update – heritage systems and museums

Posted on Tuesday 25 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

Its been a while since we last had a summary of which heritage lines are operating following the continued easing of lockdown restrictions so here we go again! This summary only gives details of those museums/heritage lines which have reopened. … Continue reading →

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Still Standing! Deepdale Road Depot, Preston

Posted on Tuesday 25 August 2020 by Gareth Prior

In this latest look at surviving first generation tram structures we are in another northwest city, this time its Preston as we take a look at Deepdale Road Depot, a structure which still houses public transport albeit buses instead of … Continue reading →

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