UK Transport Minister Sadiq Khan confirmed the award of £68.3m of government and £33.4m of local council funding for an upgrade of the Blackpool tramway on 10 June.
Work to provide a modern commuter service on the traditional tramway will include replacing 8km of track, accessibility improvements, tram priority at junctions, a new depot and the purchase of 16 Bombardier Flexity 2 trams.
"Trams have been running in Blackpool for over 100 years – I hope this funding will mean that the historic, world-famous tramway can continue to run well into the future," said Khan.
