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Deepdale former rail line clean up may pave way for Preston trams test track

Posted on - 3rd February, 2025 - 11:37am | Author - | Posted in - Deepdale, Preston News, Ribbleton, St Matthews, Transport
The former rail line at Skeffington Road Pic: Andrew Pratt

A step on moving forward a tram line for the city has taken place over the weekend.

Preston Trampower has been making designs for utilising a section of the old Preston to Longridge railway line as a tram track for more than a decade.

Land at Skeffington Road to Kent Street in Deepdale has become a dumping ground for waste – and was due to be part of a new test track to demonstrate the self-built trams.

Read more: Preston Trampower’s Ribbleton office nears completion as Skeffington Road site remains stalled

Led by volunteer Andy Pratt the group have worked to clear rubbish and foliage which has become overgrown on the track.

Mr Pratt said: “The long term vision is to create an Urban Oasis – with a public access route into the city.”

He said anyone who is willing to help or sponsor the clean-up at Skeffington Road can contact him on andrewpratt1@btinternet.com

Last year Trampower said the scheme had not moved forward because of a dispute between themselves, Preston City Council and Network Rail about clearing the site. Network Rail responded saying here was nothing to stop Trampower getting started on the site.

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