The removal of the overhead should have been expected as it was confirmed earlier this year that because of the condition of the structure it would need to be demolished. This came after a condition survey of the wider building.<\/p>\n
Although the Fitting Shop was home to the Tramtown exhibition in 2025, this was only ever meant to be a short-term plan. For their part Blackpool Transport have said they remain committed to a Tramtown attraction in the future, although this will be very much dependent on funding and a realistic plan for what can be achieved.<\/p>\n
In the shorter-term Blackpool Transport they did say earlier in the year that they were looking at temporary pop-up sites, although nothing further has come of this at the moment with it possibly not being top of their priorities at the moment as they continue to work to bring more Flexity2 trams back into service ahead of the illuminations.<\/p>\n
Its also likely that returning heritage trams to operation \u2013 which Managing Director Lea Harrison did also say he is committed to doing \u2013 has been delayed by the work needed on the modern trams which run the core service. Once anything has been decided on this\u00a0announcements will be made through the usual channels.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>This general view of Rigby Road shows that the wires remain in place on the depot fan and also onto Hopton Road. It is just the access to the Fitting Shop and along Blundell Street which have gone. (Photograph by Steven Hughes, 24th August 2026)<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Mid-August 2026 has seen some work take place around Blackpool\u2019s 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