Popular tram stop celebrates successful first year of service

A year since the first trams arrived at North Station, Blackpool Transport is celebrating the growing popularity of services to its newest stop.

As the operator prepares to mark the first anniversary of the opening of its Talbot Road extension, it has released figures showing more than a quarter of a million passenger journeys have been made to and from the stop since June 12, 2024.

With trams now running from every ten minutes to either Fleetwood or Starr Gate it is also playing a vital role in the regeneration of an increasingly important part of Blackpool town centre.

Jane Cole, Managing Director of Blackpool Transport, explained: “Ideally located for staff working at the new Department for Work and Pensions offices at Fylde View, the North Station stop will become increasingly important as the next phase of the wider £350 million Talbot Gateway project takes shape.

“This includes new offices for the Ministry of Defence that will further boost the revival of this part of the town that’s fast becoming a vibrant hub of commercial and retail activity.

“At the heart of the transformation, the new tram stop has also provided improved connections to the national rail network, making it easier than ever for visitors to make the most of the town’s many sights and attractions.”

Recent timetable changes have further enhanced the popularity of the tram stop as it approached its first birthday, and now the summer season has arrived, it looks set to become one of the busiest on the network.

“We’re delighted that Blackpool North has proved such a hit with customers, and we’re looking forward to seeing its popularity soar as more commuters and tourists descend on the evolving Talbot Road area.”