New Blackpool tram derailed on first journey [BBC News]
Date: 04/04/2012
The first of Blackpool^s new trams to set off from Fleetwood after a £100m upgrade has come off the rails.
Trevor Roberts, Managing Director of Blackpool Transport, said the derailment took place at about 05:55 BST near the Fleetwood Ferry.
The problem occurred one day after the tramway^s official reopening and is affecting services around Fleetwood.
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New tram derailed on first trip
BBC News
One of the first of Blackpool's new fleet of trams is derailed on its first journey after the famous attraction underwent a £100m upgrade.
Blackpool Gazette
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A new Flexity tram waits to leave Fleetwood Ferry on Day 2 of scheduled services since reopening of the tramway after refurbishment. Just ahead of the tram is the curve where the first scheduled service on Day 1 was derailed due to a build up of sand in the track. However services were quickly back on schedule.
Location: Fleetwood Ferry
Company: Blackpool Tramroad and Blackpool and Fleetwood Tramroad
05/04/2012 Mark Bartlett
Location: Fleetwood Ferry
Company: Blackpool Tramroad and Blackpool and Fleetwood Tramroad
05/04/2012 Mark Bartlett
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