Then just before the next opening date on Saturday 16th<\/sup> March it was confirmed that trams would still not be able to operate because of an issue found with the overhead during commissioning. It was decided to open the museum site though with the depots and other attractions all available for viewing. Reduced admission was offered.<\/p>\n At the time of that announcement it was said that trams would resume running from Saturday 23rd<\/sup> March but again the day before it was announced that this wouldn\u2019t be possible. And again more information was released as to why the suspension of tram services was necessary.<\/p>\n In a statement the Tramway Museum Society said: \u201cThe Tramway Museum Society has, and always will put safety ahead of any other function. It is with regret therefore that, following a meeting of the Board of Directors, we have taken the unprecedented decision to delay recommencing the operation of trams at the Museum until an as yet unspecified date. The Museum site will remain open for visitors at a special, reduced entrance rate.<\/p>\n \u201cThe operational issue is due to a fault with the electrical supply which was identified during the start of year commissioning checks, when an unusual reading was noted. The decision was ultimately taken to keep the electricity supply isolated, to enable detailed investigations and repair work, and in order to ensure that we maintain the high levels of safety that are expected of us.<\/p>\n \u201cWe were hoping to recommence tramcar operation on 29th March 2024, but this may not be possible at this stage.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen all works have been successfully completed and our start of season commissioning checks have been completed, without fault, we will resume tramcar operation.<\/p>\n \u201cWhilst this is disappointing news for our visitors, members, volunteers and staff we will continue to provide updates and once a fully confirmed timescale is in place further information will be released.\u201d<\/p>\n Whilst 29th<\/sup> March is floated as a date for trams to start running again the statement above does seem to suggest that they may not be achievable. Obviously, that is Good Friday at the start of what it would be hoped would be a busy Easter weekend but safety will come first before any decision is made.<\/p>\n There may be no trams but the museum remains open as planned. This allows progress to be seen on the redevelopment of the tea rooms.<\/p><\/div>\n Hopefully due to enter service this year is London County Council 1 which is seen in the Workshop.<\/p><\/div>\n Also in the Workshop is Blackpool 298 which is at the start of its major restoration. (All Photographs by Bryan Grint, 20th March 2024)<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It has been announced that the delay to the start of tram services for 2024 at the Crich Tramway Village will continue with work on the electrical supply still ongoing. At the moment there is no definite date for the … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1.cafe-bg-550x413.jpg\")
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