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Tram lines close for £100m revamp Tram lines close for £100m revamp
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Blackpool's tram system, which carries four million passengers a year, has closed for five months for refurbishment.Blackpool's tram system, which carries four million passengers a year, has closed for five months for refurbishment.
The trams which run along the seafront to Fleetwood are being brought up to date, the Department for Transport (DfT) has said.The trams which run along the seafront to Fleetwood are being brought up to date, the Department for Transport (DfT) has said.
The £100m regeneration work started on Monday and should be completed by April next year.The £100m regeneration work started on Monday and should be completed by April next year.
New trams, replacement track and extra stops will be installed.New trams, replacement track and extra stops will be installed.
Passengers are being advised to used buses while trams are out of action. Passengers are being advised to use buses while trams are out of action.
Ministers say the scheme will build on the current regeneration of the town whilst improving access to the Fylde coast.Ministers say the scheme will build on the current regeneration of the town whilst improving access to the Fylde coast.
The tramway, which is owned by Blackpool Council, has been operating since 1885.The tramway, which is owned by Blackpool Council, has been operating since 1885.
When the plans were approved in June, leader of Blackpool Council, Peter Callow, said it was a "great day for Blackpool".When the plans were approved in June, leader of Blackpool Council, Peter Callow, said it was a "great day for Blackpool".
"Blackpool has a fantastic tram heritage and this funding will ensure that our tram network has a great future too."Blackpool has a fantastic tram heritage and this funding will ensure that our tram network has a great future too.
"By Easter 2012 we will have ultra-modern trams providing an efficient public transport network for both residents and visitors without sacrificing our wonderful heritage trams.""By Easter 2012 we will have ultra-modern trams providing an efficient public transport network for both residents and visitors without sacrificing our wonderful heritage trams."