Date: 20/09/2013

Blackpool's tram system is to be extended in an £18.2m scheme and work could begin in 2015. The tramway will be extended from the promenade to Blackpool North railway station. [From Mark Bartlett]

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Blackpool's tram system is to be extended in an £18.2m scheme, it is announced.

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