Blackpool🗼tram 🚃 testing Talbot Road

[@welshmanjasonpatrick8607]

Great see tram testing at Talbot rd north railway station be great see it opening soon or next year great video

[@davidscott9483]

Very enjoyable video Steve , you always have a good variety of things to bring us all, you have me in stitches with your speed up voice laughing & talking, I think it's great, well until the next one Steve all the best.... Dave

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it David.

[@prettypinkwitchlaura9213]

Knew I could count on you to film this! So happy to see it! As someone with a disability, this tram extension is going to make such a positive difference to my visits to Blackpool. I can’t wait for it to open! Thank you x

[@kkrispy2009P]

Hey up Laura hope u OK

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad I could help Laura!

[@ca5cada4eva]

Same I struggle with a stick and my suitcase down Talbot Rd it's knackering just doing that, so to wheel my case from the station a few feet to a tram will be amazing😊

[@ronnierocket1819]

Hi stephen, i must have watched this video 10 times, as i love the funny voices. your a star. iam still chuckling.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you like it. I always try to inject a bit of fun 🤩

[@Anekiii]

Can foresee some accidents happening, that's for sure. The amount of revellers that stagger about that area and up Talbot road, it's an accident waiting to happen.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Yeah, plenty of beer monsters & crack addicts around that area next to Ma Kellys. Will be interesting.

[@waynecheshire7878]

Great to see it finally working 👍 know the bollards have gone I kept seeing cars turning up Talbot road driving down the tram fracks , cheers Stephen 🚉

[@hazelmanship7516]

Thanks Stephen just caught vlog on new tram

[@kkrispy2009P]

Love the old trams better hazel

[@hazelmanship7516]

@@kkrispy2009P hey kkrispy, yes me too they were brilliant,have good day

[@huskerzero381]

Hey Stephen thanks for that never thought i would see trams gion up Talbot rd.

[@davidnm21]

Great little vlog Blackpool Trams being tested along Talbot Road, so nice to see at last. That area certainly has changed with the new hotel going up and the new Sainsbury’s store. Looks almost like an airport from the outside. Shame that so many towns and cities got rid of their trams back in the 1940s and 1950s. I think here in Great Yarmouth they were rid of by the late 1930s. Blackpool had the sense to keep their trams. Nice vlog Stephen 👍

[@kkrispy2009P]

Nice david

[@davidnm21]

@@kkrispy2009P Hi Krispy love me trams and trains😉😎

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it David.

[@andrewbrazier5984]

Love that one pal cant wait too visit when that's finished and see the trams back up Talbot road please keep up the great work 👍😉

[@petertrevena804]

Nice to see the trams testing on Talbot Road. It will be nice when all the construction is completed🙏😊 And I got to see what Colin looked like👍💖

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Colin is a local legend.

[@petelaycock2842]

That was exciting 😄 thanks! I do agree that it looks pretty congested out there. Cheers.

[@macweed3358]

I went to blackpool for the first time ever this week im a londoner and i absolutely loved it i want to move there the people are so friendly everyone speaks to you my neighbours moved in 2 years ago they still haven't said hello to me rude yuppies

[@Joes45]

Mac Weed Has anyone said "Alreet love" yet? and dont forget to thank the bus driver and the tram conductor when you get off, its tradition 🤣😉 and who said its grim up North? 🤣

[@patparry389]

Great vid Stephen.Lovely tram.👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Many thanks Pat!

[@simon3824]

Great stuff… the excitement ! Hilarious when you speed up and slow up speech and footage! Hope to be Back in Blackpool soon, Maybe see you again in the Rakes! 👍🤣

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Can't wait!

[@GMMilambar]

Regarding the traffic lights, I hope that when the service goes live, the light sequences will be re-done so as to cause zero to minimal disruption to the trans like they were in Manchester when the Metrolink went live.

[@ca5cada4eva]

That's why they're running this week trial without passengers 👍

[@jimmcdowall6461]

I was speaking to a conductor on a tram when we were down last week ,and he was telling us that the trams will not be going up Talbot Road in service till Spring 2023 due to the overhead power lines are having to come down due to building work on the Hotel .....

[@lornawillockify]

Was in the soul suite at the weekend. Great little place 😎

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I'll have to go in there soon.

[@bredaquirke7362]

Did you get to see the Heritage tram go up and down Talbot Road yesterday 15 June 24 Steve? What a difference 2 years make. They ran 3 special Balloon tram tours from Starr Gate via North Station, two to Fleetwood and one to Little Bispham, departing Starr Gate 10am, 3.55pm and 7pm. My partner and I managed to film the 3.55 tram near North Pier and I went to North Station to see the 7pm tram. Luckily the weather was nice. What I can't understand is, with the opening of the new tram extension, with lots of fanfare, brass bands, TV crews etc. Why does the carpark look like a building site? They had to open a gate to let the trams through. What will it be like later on today when it's open to the public? As always very interesting video Steve, thank you. xxx

[@Ricbro85]

they need a Tram from Blackpool to Preston. BlaPre Line Tram.

[@wendyjones2351]

Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always oh wow thats going to be great for people that want to go to the station or from the station bloody amazing trams are amazing have a great evening xx

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it Wendy.

[@tinniswood2577]

Thanks for sharing.

[@dianeshepherd7913]

Thanks for the video, are these new tram lines or ones that have not been used for awhile, a new route maybe ?

[@mayousimon1]

Steve is blackpool trams are considering going to do another tram line once this one is up and running as I was notified that planning to build new tram line though housing estate I believe it's St Anne's route thanks

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I don't know Simon, but they should do.

[@kaymoore]

Thanks for sharing

[@nigelkthomas9501]

I thought this new tram line was finished. Is it still not open? I guess I’ll find out tomorrow when I go to Blackpool.

[@jen6251]

Good video tonight can't wait for this videos look forward to them

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks 👍

[@rickyraw5457]

Out looking for the local brass again!!!!

[@keithjackson8076]

Hi Stephen, I'm concerned from a safety point of view by the intersection of the trams at the already busy junctions at North Pier and Dickson/Talbot Roads. Far too many vehicles and pedestrians already ignore red lights, and delayed phases will make the temptation ever more a risk. If there was or a plan to counter this, then diversion of traffic flow would be a solution, but there are so few options without congesting the Promenade further. The service to North Station is a welcome move, enabling easier access the town centre, but will it attract visitors who don't know exactly where they're going vs. taxis directly to their hotels? I'm also concerned by how the service to North Station can be managed without detriment to through services between Starr Gate and Fleetwood without (double runs) adding significantly to journey times. Just a few thoughts.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Time will tell Keith.

[@tonyjones9442]

Life is a risk.

[@richardeyers322]

if you dont like it dont go simply

[@keithjackson8076]

@@richardeyers322 Thank you for your well reasoned argument about my concerns.

[@ca5cada4eva]

They're doing tests without passengers this week

[@podbabatransport7515]

Of course, when the tram turns off the Promenade, it does not turn into Talbot Road but into TALBOT SQUARE. Talbot Road starts at the junction of Corporation Street and goes to the left of the hotel whereas Clifton Street goes to the right. Otherwise a brilliant video of the first day though it seems I am in it more than the trams. Every day this week you can see footage of the tram testing on KZbin Podbaba Transport channel.

[@dazmc7744]

Great watch mate cheers 👍

[@gaildonnelly515]

Thanks for that will let my friend know .

[@sandradowling4605]

Yay Colin!! Such a gentleman

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

He should turn on the lights.

[@jamie5103]

nice video are they planning on trackless trams at all be cheaper

[@patparry389]

I love the audio too makes me laugh.😂🙂😄

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Glad you enjoyed it Pat 🙏

[@MrVxrman]

Nice one Stephen 😎 Thanks for sharing 😊🍻👍🏻

[@tonyjones9442]

It was foolish for Llandudno to get rid of their electric trams between Llandudno and Colwyn Bay. *I'm not talking about the cable hauled ones up the Orme.

[@tonyjones9442]

@heinzer69 Mostyn estates owns most of Llandudno. They need to get started

[@rockerjim8045]

Blackpool could do with a giant Concert/Ice Hockey arena

[@muza1875hfc]

Perfect S 👍👏👏👏 your amazing 🧡🧡🧡

[@X-GamerPro-HD]

They did that not long ago. Nice to see it running again.

[@martinquinn9007]

Oh I just back on sat memory

[@kevstraw1812]

Well done capturing the trams today. Just seeing that junction today between Ma Kelly's and the tram station and all that traffic/ congestion, it makes me wonder if that's an accident waiting to happen! You were lucky not to get taken out a few times during that video! It looks dangerous, especially with the volume of people and traffic, and when the trams start full time it's going to be worse. I hope they work out a safe way for everyone to get about when it starts properly, but at the moment it just looks like disorganised chaos. Glad you got your shots of the trams though! Great job! 👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Kev.

[@MrSargemneil]

Great Video again Stephen,I had a cup of Tea and a chat with Seaside Colin during the Jubilee Thursday. Beer with you one day mate.

[@bobbobby9798]

Didn't trams run up Talbot Road many years back?

[@terry9325]

What Blackpool really needs is a decent affordable Park & Ride system bringing people all the way into town ,all I can see the new north station trams are going to do is take people away from an all ready rundown town centre ,but I have to say it Blackpool needs to get rid of all the druggies and undesirables there the ones turning the town into a cess pit .it started just after the M 55was opened , the holiday trade started to drop off , it took some time but all that’s left are stag weekends and day trippers ,

[@jackie-carper]

Brilliant. Made history

[@JohnTaylor-bf6ll]

They seem to be building on every inch of land in Blackpool, these days.

[@traceyhoyle1816]

Happy days 😘

[@daveridge1174]

Makes you wonder why this route wasnt available years ago lol😎😎

[@ca5cada4eva]

Many many years ago it was

[@a11csc]

shame it was not a heritage one stephen

[@joekerr6685]

Whenever you hear “here in Blackpool” take a drink of your favourite alcoholic beverage and the last man standing is the winner.

[@thedigitalemotion]

Lol

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Sounds like a great game! 🍺🍺🍺🤪

[@tl1573]

And a chaser for every "amazing"!

[@lairdstephenrousek.r.o.6505]

Looks like it a hover tram lol

[@tl1573]

Surely a massive waste of money for a few hundred yards of track. How long did it take? Just where is the cash coming from? Council tax? Interesting to know the opinion of residents.

[@simonmacdonald7645]

Thanks for your latest vlog on Blackpool trams Long time coming for Blackpool

[@martinholroyd7605]

Give me the old trams....

[@helenpolson2453]

Hi stephen

[@briansmyth4633]

Get yourself in ma Kelly's Steve it's brilliant

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Ok, watch this space!

[@AmyBun]

I wish they still ran the old trams all the time, they are way better than the new ones.

[@UnbelievableEricthegiraffe]

But not so good for people with Reduced mobility, Disabled People Children in Buggies , You can't stay in the Past The New Trams are more reliable and 100% Better than the old .

[@sarahillingworth2718]

Hope Blackpool transport don't plan to go on strike like our Arriva buses in Yorkshire 😟

[@bowjana8128]

absolute waste of money

[@carbonsiliconnn]

Hate the new Blackpool trams. Get back to the Green & Cream. This ain't Croydon

[@michelle3402]

Why do you keep making those silly voices in all your videos and also the way you keep saying Blackpool in your videos

[@Suecutler86]

I like those funny voices and the fact he says Blackpool, maybe its because hes in Blackpool....

[@Suecutler86]

@@sheilam4525 yeah most of us love it but you always get one 😂

[@kkrispy2009P]

I think it breaks up the vlogs it's banter

[@Suecutler86]

@@kkrispy2009P i see where your comming from but surely people no what to expect by now yet still say the same things 🤔

[@michelle3402]

@@Suecutler86 you should of put know not no

[@RB-jq6gh]

You should have followed it on your pedal bike?. 🚋📹🚴‍♂️

[@tl1573]

Or your zimmer!!!! You'd have beaten it to North Pier!