Date: 06/12/2015

Trams returned to the streets of Birmingham today for the first time since 1953 as the first of the new vehicles pulls into Bull Street at 7:50. It is the first step in the opening of the £128 million city centre tram extension. [Sent in by various contributors]

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First tram on the streets of Birmingham since 1953

ITV

We captured the moment the 7:50 pulled into Bull Street.

Trams return to city after 62 years

BBC News

Trams return to Birmingham for the first time since 1953.

Trams return to streets of Birmingham

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THE first tram in public service since 1953 ran on the streets of Birmingham today. The inaugural tram broke a banner to celebrate the opening of the ...

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