Split Tram Service during Blackpool Airshow

Flexity trams 012, 003 & 018 lined up at North Pier on Saturday 10th August

The 2024 Blackpool Airshow took place over the weekend of 10th & 11th August, as last year a split tram service was in operation for the duration of the event each day. Blackpool Transport posted on their website "Trams will not operate between Central Pier and North Pier, so you can travel uninterrupted only from Starr Gate to Central Pier and from North Pier to Fleetwood." This statement was incorrect, as all trams turned back using the crossover at Foxhall Square, therefore passengers could only travel between Starr Gate and Manchester Square, not Central Pier as claimed. Trams were walked through the busiest sections of the Promenade by a member of staff walking in front of the Flexity. The split tram service was in effect between 1230 and 1800 on the Saturday and Sunday of the show, and during this time trams did not operate through to North Station. There were numerous bus diversions in place, but these are not being detailed here.

Flexity 012 approaching the barrier marking the no-tram zone on Central Promenade

Flexity 018 using the crossover at North Pier to regain the northbound track

Boat 600 returning from the 1100 Promenade Tour on Sunday, just before the barriers were installed

Flexity 012 using the crossover at Foxhall Square on Sunday to return to Starr Gate

002, 003 & 008 at North Pier on Sunday, showing the dire state of the drab, faded purple on the Flexity trams

Flexity 012 being walked through the crowds from the Manchester Square tram stop

The Red Arrows performing their show opening display over North Pier on Saturday 10th August