The Blackpool Tramway (Blackpool North Extension) Order 2017

Mode of construction and operation of tram system

24.—(1) The authorised tram system is to be operated by electricity or, in an emergency or for the purposes of maintenance, by diesel power or other means.

(2) The authorised street tramway and authorised tramroad is to be constructed on a nominal gauge of 1,435 millimetres.

(3) Where a tramway is constructed along a street or in any place to which the public has access (including any place to which the public has access only on making a payment), the promoter must take such care as in all the circumstances is reasonable to ensure that the tramway is constructed and maintained so that the street or other place is safe for other users.

(4) When considering what measures are required under paragraph (3) the promoter must have particular regard to the character and usage of the street or other place and to those who could reasonably be expected to use it.

(5) Where the authorised street tramway has been constructed in a street, works by any person which affect or are likely to affect the promoter’s obligations under paragraph (3), including works to any street surfaces and works affecting any equipment or apparatus placed in the street under article 10 (power to keep apparatus in streets) must not be carried out without the consent of the promoter, which may be given subject to such reasonable terms and conditions as the promoter may require but must not be unreasonably withheld.