Blackpool Council: Transforming Tram, Transport and Highway Services

Blackpool Council has successfully launched a fully digital, automated safety and operations platform in partnership with Connected Safety Net. This milestone marks a bold step forward in modernising transport and highway services across the town, beginning with the iconic tram network.

The new platform replaces outdated manual and paper-based systems with a streamlined, intelligent digital solution designed to enhance operational efficiency and improve the passenger experience. It reinforces Blackpool Council’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and delivering services that reflect the needs of a modern, connected town.

“This partnership represents much more than just technology. It’s about future-proofing how we operate, serve the public and take climate responsibility seriously. With Connected Safety Net, we’ve eliminated paper, introduced automation and created a platform that reflects Blackpool’s ambition to lead the way," said Ian Large FIHE FCIHT CMgr FCMI FIoL MPWI, Head of Highway and Traffic Management Services, Blackpool Council.

Together, we’re shaping Blackpool’s next chapter as a digitally-enabled, transport-forward town.