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First Rider

 Tramway extension First rider prize draw.

Blackpool’s tramway extension is set to welcome its first passengers on the 12 June and residents of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre can enter the draw to be on the very first tram.

After a £23.42 million investment Blackpool’s new extended tramway is only weeks away from taking its first passengers.

On Wednesday June 12 the first passenger tram will travel from Blackpool Transport’s tram depot at Squires Gate to the new terminus by Blackpool North Train Station.

To celebrate the launch there are 10 pairs of First Rider tickets up for grabs for Fylde coast residents giving the lucky winners a seat on the first passenger tram from Blackpool along Talbot Road to Blackpool North train station since 1963.

The prize includes:

  • Refreshments at Starr Gate tram depot
  • Return tram journey from the tram depot to the new Blackpool North tram stop
  • Celebration brunch at the new Marco’s New York Italian restaurant
  • Goody bag including commemorative gifts

Enter the draw