Scarborough Central Tramway closed for three months
It's for vital engineering work
Scarborough's Central Tramway has closed for three months.
The company says it is for vital engineering work to replace the chassis and emergency brakes.
It has yet to confirm a re-opening date though.
On its website, it said:
"This is intended to secure the tramway for many more years to come and is the largest project for 50 years.
"It will mean that the trams will be out of operation during this time."
The work will include:
- Fully replacing both chassis, which date from the 1930s
- New emergency brakes fitted - to be integrated with new drive system
- The tram carriages are to be upgraded and the exteriors are to be repainted
- New flooring throughout the carriages
- New placement of batteries for carriage lighting
- New lighting for carriages and tracks
- Interior of the stations is to be painted
The company added:
"Central Tramway is working with specialist engineers, Wheelsets UK for this project and will keep you informed of progress via our social media channels."