Category Archives: Blackpool Tramway

In Pictures: Work resumes on Blackpool Talbot Road tramway extension

Posted on Tuesday 2 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its been several weeks since we featured photos from the newest part of the Blackpool Tramway where obvious progress had been made but that all changes here as there is more concrete around the tracks on the old Wilko’s site … Continue reading →

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They’ve Run in 2021!

Posted on Monday 1 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

With the end of October/start of November traditionally the end of the heritage tram season across the British Isles we thought it was an appropriate time to have another update of heritage trams which have run during 2021. There has … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Cleveleys

Posted on Sunday 31 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

We reach the end of the second leg of our northbound journey on the Blackpool Tramway as we take a look at Cleveleys in this edition of “Stop by Stop”.

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Blackpool Tramway disruption after road accident

Posted on Saturday 30 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

There was further disruption on the Blackpool Tramway on Friday 29th October following a major RTC involving a van and a motorbike at Sandhurst Avenue which required an air ambulance to attend the scene. This led to a split service … Continue reading →

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Blackpool launches The Magical Express Tour for Christmas!

Posted on Wednesday 27 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours have become the latest to announce their plans for Christmas with a special Magical Express Tour taking place regularly from mid-November all the way through to the start of 2022! The Magical Express Tour will be … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Preparation work underway at Wilko’s

Posted on Monday 25 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

After what has seemed to be several weeks with very little progress on construction work for the Blackpool Tramway extension up at the former Wilko’s site, recently there have been slight changes with contractors hard at work in preparation for … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Anchorsholme Lane

Posted on Sunday 24 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

Today we reach Anchorsholme Lane on our northbound journey on the Blackpool Tramway.

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Trams suspended from North Pier to Fleetwood after car crashes into barrier

Posted on Sunday 24 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

It wasn’t a good start for the tram service in Blackpool on Thursday 21st October with no trams able to run any further north than North Pier until around 0800. The problem was that a car had crashed into the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Little progress on tramway extension at Wilko’s

Posted on Tuesday 19 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

The snail like progress on work for the Blackpool North Railway Station extension of the Blackpool Tramway has continued in recent weeks. Work on the former Wilko’s site – which will be home to the tramway terminus – has now … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Little Bispham

Posted on Sunday 17 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another edition of “Stop by Stop”. We’re on the Blackpool Tramway again as we continue northbound and reach Little Bispham.

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New digital radio system for Blackpool Transport

Posted on Tuesday 12 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

All of Blackpool Transport’s modern trams and buses are set to enjoy a major radio upgrade utilising a brand new digital radio system. Being designed by North West communications specialist TES Communication Solutions the upgrade will see the transport operator … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Blackpool Centenary 644 in a sticky situation…

Posted on Monday 11 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

Back in January 2012, Blackpool Centenary 644 became the first of the class to leave Rigby Road Depot permanently as part of the great tram sale following the tramway’s upgrade. Its new owners were a long-term sponsor on the tram, … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Norbreck North

Posted on Sunday 10 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

As we continue merrily on our way northbound in Blackpool we reach the only stop to have opened after the initial opening of the Blackpool Tramway. It is Norbreck North.

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Event Review: Blackpool Tramway Anniversary Weekend

Posted on Sunday 10 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

Over the weekend of Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th September all eyes were on the Blackpool Tramway with a weekend of events to celebrate the anniversary of the opening of the tramway with it celebrating 136 years of operation in … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 10th October 2021

Posted on Sunday 10 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

Our delayed photos from the Blackpool Anniversary Weekend are added as part of this week’s main site update:

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KeolisAmey Docklands and Blackpool Tramway win big operator accolades at Global Light Rail Awards

Posted on Friday 8 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

Taking place on 6th October, the Global Light Rail Awards recognise excellence and innovation in light rail across the world, although many of the candidates and winners do come from within the UK and the ceremony also takes place in … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Tramtown!

Posted on Monday 4 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

The plans for a Visitor Centre at Rigby Road Depot in Blackpool are continuing to progress and we have a name for the attraction – Tramtown. The new name was unveiled during the Anniversary Weekend events in Blackpool on Saturday … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Norbreck

Posted on Sunday 3 October 2021 by Gareth Prior

“Stop by Stop” continues today as we work our way north on the Blackpool Tramway with Norbreck the next stop.

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In Pictures: Balloon 700 goes back to wartime colours

Posted on Wednesday 29 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

It was due to be the highlight of the Anniversary Weekend in Blackpool – the unveiling of (and possibly the worst kept secret for some time!) Balloon 700 back in the popular Wartime Green and Cream livery it last carried … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Blackpool Tramway: Sandhurst Avenue

Posted on Sunday 26 September 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this article we continue our way along the Blackpool Tramway with “Stop by Stop” now arriving at Sandhurst Avenue.

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