Category Archives: Blackpool Tramway

There were delays on the Blackpool Tramway on Thursday 17th September after a broken span wire at Norbreck North led to a split service having to operate for a time.

Saturday 12th September saw the return of a tram service along the streets of Fleetwood to Fleetwood Ferry – the first time they have been able to run that far since 3rd June. A major fire in a building along … Continue reading →

After the various reports online at the start of September about the future of heritage tram operation in Blackpool, Blackpool Transport have now affirmed their commitment in a new press release. Whilst much in the release has been covered in … Continue reading →

Wednesday 9th September 2026 saw two of the medium-term absentees on the Blackpool Tramway return to service following the completion of work at Starr Gate Depot. 001 and 017 were the two trams which made a return to action and … Continue reading →

Article updated 5/9/26 following quote in local press from Lea Harrison, Blackpool Transport Managing Director. As originally reported on the Everything Blackpool social media account, Blackpool Transport have confirmed to a member of the public that there will be no … Continue reading →

Mid-August 2026 has seen some work take place around Blackpool’s Rigby Road Depot with the start of work to remove overhead wires around the depot complex. Whilst there has been no official word as to reason for the removal of … Continue reading →

Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August 2026 saw the annual Blackpool Airshow take place, and with large crowds expected on the Promenade it was publicised that a split service would be running with no trams between Manchester Square and North … Continue reading →

On Wednesday 22nd July there was unexpected activity at Tramtown – Blackpool Transport’s Rigby Road depot – as several trams which have been stored in the main depot building were shunted onto the depot fan.

The Blackpool Airshow returns on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August and with the Promenade set to be closed to allow people to watch aircraft from across the world in the skies, Blackpool Transport have announced a revised service will … Continue reading →

2026 has been a year so far which has seen little change in the core Blackpool Tramway fleet with a number of trams having been out of service for a prolonged period. The well publicised ORR Improvement Notice remains in … Continue reading →