Category Archives: Blackpool Tramway

When the Blackpool Tramway extension opened up Talbot Road to North Station there is little doubt that the area surrounding it had a rather unfinished look with undeveloped land. That is now changing and although its not the office development … Continue reading →

A new timetable will be introduced onto the Blackpool Tramway from Sunday 6th April in what is being described as the launch of a new era for the trams. Whilst the new timetable will mean a lower frequency of trams … Continue reading →

As we wait confirmation of the new timetable on the Blackpool Tramway – expected to see improved frequencies on the core section of the tramway – behind the scenes preparations continue and that includes the all important driver training. One … Continue reading →

The chances are even if you just have a passing interest in the Blackpool Tramway, somewhere on your shelf will be a book by Brian Turner and now is your chance to add to that collection with his latest book … Continue reading →

With the Blackpool Tramway currently still being in its winter season there are only trams running every 15 minutes end to end with the majority going via North Station on their way between Starr Gate and Fleetwood Ferry. It means … Continue reading →

There will be another chance to see behind the scenes at the historic Rigby Road Depot in Blackpool from Easter with the launch of “whole new tour experience”. This year the established Tramtown tours will be different as there will … Continue reading →

Blackpool Transport are currently advertising for a new Tramway Operations and Safety Manager as they seek to strengthen their senior leadership team on the tramway side of the business. This comes as the company embarks on a bold programme of … Continue reading →

It is awards season across many different sectors and Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours are celebrating having won “Experience of the Year” at the Lancashire Tourism Awards.