Historic Blackpool tramline to be upgraded for 21st century service

10 June 2009

The Blackpool to Fleetwood tramway is to get a £100M upgrade, transport minister Sadiq Khan announced this week.

The scheme, which has now been granted full government approval, will include new trams, replacement track, extra stops and a new tram depot.

This investment – £68.3M from the Department for Transport and £33.4M from Blackpool Borough Council and Lancashire County Council – will build on the current regeneration of the town, while improving access to the Fylde Coast.

The Tramway, which is owned by Blackpool council, has been operating since 1885. It runs from the town along the Fylde Coast into Lancashire, serving Cleveleys and Fleetwood.

Leader of Blackpool Council, Peter Callow, said: ‘By Easter 2012 we will have ultra-modern trams providing an efficient public transport network for both residents and visitors without sacrificing our wonderful heritage trams.’

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