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Blackpool's new tramway has officially opened.

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The four year project to replace 11km of track, create a new state-of-the-art depot and introduce 16 new trams is set to launch after a £100 million investment. Funding came from Department for Transport, Blackpool Council, Lancashire County Council and INTERREG IVB North West Europe Programme.

Transport Minister Norman Baker MP officially cut the ribbon to mark the tramway open before 40 lucky 'golden ticket' competition winners boarded for the first passenger journey to Fleetwood.

The first passenger journey set off from the Blackpool Tower tram stop, accompanied by a tour guide and included a short stop at Cleveleys, before arriving at Fleetwood for a welcome party.