'The Heritage Trams are a cherished part of Blackpool’s history, and we fully recognise their importance'
They are as much a part of the Blackpool seafront as the Tower. But the resort's vintage trams have been suspended indefinitely.
The news has been met with dismay by locals and visitors to the resort. Arlene Wilson posted: "I loved the old trams as it is part of Blackpool and should always be." In a statement Blackpool Transport Ltd said: “Following a thorough review, we have made the difficult decision to suspend our Heritage Tram Tours. 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.
"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. This pause provides an opportunity to reflect on the role of Heritage trams within a modernised and safe tramway network.
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