Crich Tramway Village: Electrical problems delay tram rides

A transport museum has said it has had to delay the running of its popular tram network over safety concerns.

Crich Tramway Village said it had paused the operation of its tram system due to an electrical supply fault identified during start-of-year checks.

The attraction is hoping to recommence tramcar operations on 29 March but says this may not be possible.

However, the museum remains open at a reduced rate as well as the woodland walk and display areas.

In a statement on its website, The Tramway Museum Society - the organisation behind the museum - said it "always will put safety ahead of any other function".

"It is with regret that, following a meeting of the board of directors, we have taken the unprecedented decision to delay recommencing the operation of trams at the museum until an as yet unspecified date," the society said.

"The decision was ultimately taken to keep the electricity supply isolated, to enable detailed investigations and repair work, and in order to ensure that we maintain the high levels of safety that are expected of us.

"Whilst this is disappointing news for our visitors, members, volunteers and staff, we will continue to provide updates. Once a fully confirmed timescale is in place, further information will be released."

The museum said trams would run again once all work had been done successfully and checks completed.

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