122. Blackpool Trams: Are we about to see the end of heritage trams in service?

Green Signals · Feb 5, 2026 · 1h 8m

Blackpool Trams – Are we about to see the end of the heritage trams in service?

A Fatal Accident Inquiry has launched in Scotland over the tragic accident at Carmont in 2020.

And Standedge Tunnel repairs are completed after a fire caused significant damage.

In this episode:

(00:00) Intro

(00:35) Blackpool Trams

(26:20) Carmont Fatal Accident Investigation

(31:53) Standedge Tunnel fire

(42:23) LNER Peterborough vs Newark stop

(48:31) Thanks to Supporters

(50:27) Railway News Round-up

(50:31) LNWR and WMR transfer to DfTO

(52:00) GWR battery train in service

(53:22) Devon and Cornwall still…