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Behind-closed-doors meeting before decision to halt Blackpool trams revealed as council refuses to comment on suspensions

Blackpool Council refused to comment on claims two members of staff have been suspended

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Michael Holmes
Dec 22, 2024
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Britain’s railway regulator visited Blackpool shortly before the shock decision to halt the resort’s heritage trams, it has emerged.

The revelation comes as council chiefs refused to comment on the suggestion at least one senior member of tramway staff has since been suspended.

The Office of Roa…

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