The first tram in over 60 years go through Birmingham City Centre under its own power ran on December 1, when engineers took Tram 35 Angus Adams to Upper Bull Street
Powered trams return to Birmingham after 60 years
02/12/2015 in Network
02/12/2015 in Network
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Andrewjgwilt1989 - 04/12/2015 11:11
Birmingham's Tram network could soon be extended to Birmingham International Airport.