Category Archives: Blackpool Tramway

Picture in Time: Blackpool OMO 4 & Balloon 711

Posted on Friday 9 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

“Picture in Time” returns to Blackpool for the next few weeks as we feature another excellent set of photos from Donald Brooks of how things used to be on the tramway – at a time when this was the only … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2023!

Posted on Monday 5 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another update of which heritage trams have run in passenger service across the British Isles during 2023. Since our last update there have been more trams running for the first time as we enter a period of … Continue reading →

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Crane dismantled at old Wilko’s site in Blackpool…

Posted on Sunday 4 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

At the start of this year we ran an article on the “race” to extensions opening in Blackpool, Edinburgh and on the West Midlands Metro. Over recent months we’ve had regular updates from Edinburgh (opening 7th June) and the West … Continue reading →

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Blackpool to host recruitment day for new tram staff

Posted on Saturday 3 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Transport have announced they are to hold a Recruitment Open Day at Starr Gate Tram Depot on Friday 16th as they seek to fill more positions both on the tramway and the buses. They’re recruiting for PCV Drivers, Trainee … Continue reading →

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Trams on TV!

Posted on Thursday 1 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

What’s that saying about London buses? You wait ages for one to turn up and then three arrive? Well, the same could be said of trams on television as the past week or so has seen not one, not two … Continue reading →

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Power problems cause suspension of Blackpool Tramway

Posted on Tuesday 30 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Bank Holiday Monday in Blackpool. Its going to be busy, right? Especially with the sun shining after what seems to have been a very long period with grey overcast clouds. And when its busy in Blackpool you want the tramway … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Tramway to introduce new safety systems

Posted on Monday 29 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

In the aftermath of the tragic accident on London Tramlink at Sandilands in November 2016 which saw seven people die after a tram came off the tracks when overspeeding around a curve, the RAIB made several recommendations to improve safety … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 28th May 2023

Posted on Sunday 28 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Two sets of photos this week – the Docklands Light Railway and Blackpool the locations:

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Planned output announced for next Blackpool Enhanced Weekend

Posted on Thursday 25 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Spring Bank Holiday Weekend (Saturday 27th to Monday 29th May) sees the next Enhanced Weekend of operation for Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours. Originally billed as an “Event Weekend” this has now been changed to an “Enhanced Weekend” (although there … Continue reading →

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ORR issue Improvement Notice on Blackpool Transport over Rigby Road Depot

Posted on Tuesday 23 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its been confirmed that Blackpool Transport’s Paint Shop and Fitting Shop facilities at Rigby Road Depot have been under an Improvement Notice since last December, which has impacted the workshop capacity for the heritage trams over the past few months.

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Dynamic AutoStop system under test in Blackpool

Posted on Friday 19 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Officials from Alstom have recently been in Blackpool to test the Dynamic Autostop fitted to one of the Flexity2 trams. 017 has been fitted with the equipment and cameras for a while and the system has been under test to … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool’s heritage trams go on parade for the Coronation

Posted on Wednesday 10 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

For the second major joyous royal celebration in a row a selection of Blackpool’s heritage trams were used for a Parade from Pleasure Beach to Little Bispham with a stopover at the Comedy Carpet for photos. The parade took place … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool Heritage Trams over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend

Posted on Monday 8 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

The May Day Bank Holiday weekend (29th April to 1st May) saw the second Enhanced Weekend of 2023 for Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours, this one coinciding with the Fylde Tramway Society’s annual convention. With a revised timetable in operation over … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Coronation 304 gets closer to a return…

Posted on Monday 1 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

The Fylde Transport Trust have released another update on the overhaul of their Blackpool Coronation 304 and whilst it won’t be ready in time for the Coronation next weekend, with a fair wind hopefully it won’t be too far away … Continue reading →

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Trams &: Blackpool Flexity2 006 & bus

Posted on Sunday 30 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its back to Fleetwood Ferry for this latest edition of “Trams &” as we again showcase a modern Blackpool tram alongside a bus.

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Tram output for Blackpool May Day Bank Holiday Enhanced weekend announced

Posted on Thursday 27 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

The five trams set to run on each day of the Enhanced Weekend of heritage tram operation in Blackpool over the forthcoming May Day Bank Holiday weekend have been confirmed. With a new timetable in operation for the weekend only … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2023!

Posted on Monday 24 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

With more trams continuing to enter service for the first time this year we take another look at which heritage trams have run during 2023 so far. The aim is to feature all tramways within the British Isles and to … Continue reading →

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Another Enhanced Weekend of operation in Blackpool May Day Bank Holiday weekend

Posted on Tuesday 18 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours will be running another Enhanced Weekend over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend. And if that wasn’t enough there is also due to be a Model Tram Exhibition at the Solaris Centre on the Saturday and … Continue reading →

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Trams to go on parade for King’s Coronation in Blackpool – tickets now available!

Posted on Wednesday 5 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

For the second major royal celebration in a row, Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours are to mark the occasion by having a parade of trams. Taking place on Sunday 7th May, 11 tram will be involved and tickets are available to … Continue reading →

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One Blackpool Boat Car for sale!

Posted on Friday 31 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

News has reached us that one of the Blackpool Open Boat Cars which resides in the United States of America is up for sale. 226 which currently calls the Western Railway Museum home has been deemed surplus to requirements and … Continue reading →

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