Category Archives: Blackpool Tramway

There will be essential trackworks taking place in Fleetwood for up to three weeks from Sunday 15th March 2026, which will see all tram services from Starr Gate terminating at Fisherman’s Walk for the duration.

Former Edinburgh Trams Managing Director, Lea Harrison, has been named as the new Managing Director of Blackpool Transport Services. He will take up his role from 1st March 2026, ahead of the retirement of Jane Cole OBE, with a handover … Continue reading →

One of the big stories on the modern Blackpool Tramway so far in 2026 has been the introduction of a temporary timetable whilst repairs take place to the Flexity2 trams, the first 16 of which are now approaching the 14th … Continue reading →

After a few days where there were just three trams carrying full vinyl wraps in Blackpool we quickly go back up to four with 015 receiving its very first. The advertiser this time is Central Beach Leisure.

As has been known for a while, Jane Cole, is to retire as Managing Director of Blackpool Transport in May and ahead of her leaving the organisation she has been reflecting on her career in the industry. Whilst she has … Continue reading →

This is an article which could often be written about most tram systems across the UK, but this time we report on the Blackpool Tramway who have started February 2026 with a shortage of available trams meaning an already reduced … Continue reading →

Blackpool’s Tramtown visitor attraction has been closed for the past couple of weeks because of an electrical fault, but should be able to open again in the future after funding was given to repair this issue.

Blackpool Transport have been continuing their campaign to remind the public about the need to be alert around the tramway, with the first of several school visits taking place. The tramway was one of the first to embrace the LRSSB … Continue reading →

Usually when Brian Turner publishes a new book it is a case of get in while you can as the popularity and limited print run means that they soon sell out. That was the case again in 2025, when Blackpool’s … Continue reading →

A row has broken out over the future of Tramtown, after news came out that it has been decided the former Fitting Shop where the attraction can be currently found is to be demolished as part of the redevelopment of … Continue reading →

Tram services on the Blackpool Tramway have been unable to run up Talbot Road to North Station since the start of Friday 16th January 2026 after emergency roadworks started in Talbot Square.