What happened to the old Blackpool trams?
Milo Barrows
2025-05-06 14:10:18
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The Heritage Trams are a cherished part of Blackpool’s history, and we fully recognise their importance to the community, however, ensuring the ongoing safety and sustainability of the service has become increasingly complex. Operating the Heritage Trams alongside our modern fleet has become increasingly challenging, with issues such as depot space, tram movements, general safety and maintenance conflicts making it difficult to continue running the service effectively. This decision was not taken lightly, but we believe it is the most practical step to support the evolving needs of our business and maintain the overall efficiency of our operations. By reassessing their operation, we aim to explore new ways to honour Blackpool’s rich transport heritage while maintaining our commitment to a safe, efficient, and future-focused service.
Noble Eichmann
2025-04-25 01:52:23
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In 2012, new tramcars were introduced and several heritage trams retired. Some of the trams remained operational as a Heritage Tram tour service, but others were sold or scrapped. Heritage Trams Blackpool claimed it had reviewed the situation and suspended the Heritage Tram tours because operating the older trams had “become increasingly challenging”. It cited issues with depot space, tram movements and safety and maintenance challenges. The organisation said: “The decision was taken to support the evolving needs of the business and maintain the overall operational efficiency.” According to Luke Beardsworth’s report, the decision was more likely the result of “financial issues”. Blackpool Transport said that “ensuring the ongoing safety and sustainability of the service has become increasingly complex”.
Sylvia Bogan
2025-04-25 00:38:14
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Blackpool Transport Services said operating the older trams alongside the town's modern fleet had become increasingly challenging. A statement on the company's website said general safety and maintenance issues had made it difficult to run the service effectively. Operating the trams alongside the modern fleet had seen issues such as depot space, tram movements, general safety and maintenance conflicts making it difficult to continue running the service effectively. The heritage trams are a cherished part of Blackpool's history, and we fully recognise their importance to the community, however, ensuring the ongoing safety and sustainability of the service has become increasingly complex. The decision was not taken lightly and offered an opportunity to reflect on the role of the heritage tram service, which has run since 2011 within a modernised and safe tramway network.
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