Blackpool's heritage trams on track to return by October
The group said it will also be inspecting and cleaning tracks outside the Rigby Road depot before the trams can be moved to its Starr Gate depot, where they will be stored and maintained alongside the newer fleet.The annual Lightpool Festival features light-based art installations, live performances, 3D projection shows and family-friendly activities around the town centre.The free event, now in its 10th year, will run from 15 October to 1 November.
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