Well-known journalist, author, and railway historian, Christian Wolmar, is to be visit the Crich Tramway Village on the evening of Friday 19th September 2025 to give a talk entitled Trams for the Future – It’s A Moving Story. And part of the proceeds of the evening will go towards the restoration of Blackpool Centenary 645 which is set to become the new Access Tram for all visitors to the Crich Tramway Village.
During the talk Christian will discuss the growing investment and interest in trams and light rail as a key part of the future of travel, even though the journey may not be entirely smooth, especially with government spending under close watch.
Christian has written over 20 books on transport and hosts the Calling All Stations podcast. His latest book, The Liberation Line, is the story of the railwaymen who rebuilt the railways in Europe after D Day and helped shorten the war. He is also a Labour Party campaigner.
Christian commented: “Speaking at the museum will be a great honour. I have always argued that the removal of trams from urban centres was the greatest transport policy error of the 20th century. Let’s hope the 21st continues to correct that error. The museum plays an important role in helping people understand this history.”
The event will take place on a day the museum is usually closed and trams will not be running. It will start at 1900 on Friday 19th September 2025 and tickets can be purchased at http://www.tramway.co.uk/whatson/trams-for-the-future-its-a-moving-story.