Clacton-Jaywick tramway revival

As part of my campaign for the Clacton-on-Sea by-election, I'm committed to demanding the return of tramways to Clacton-on-Sea.

Historically, there was a miniature railway on the Clacton pier and another miniature railway linking Clacton to Jaywick.

Vote [X] POCOCK, Daniel for a tramway

Earlier this month, the UK Government announced the elimination of red tape for small transport projects up to £500 million in value. This is a perfect opportunity for Clacton to get a tramway again.

In practice, the private sector can be invited to co-fund the project by constructing a multi-storey park-and-ride facility, shopping centers and multi-storey housing at each tram stop / station along the route.

Modern trams have low floors suitable for people who have wheelchairs, walking sticks, shopping carts or babies in prams. The tram stops are built so that people can enter and exit the tram without any step.

Tramways make a significant contribution to the prestige of the districts where they are built.

A similar service is incredibly popular in Melbourne, Australia. Tram route 96 takes people to the famous St Kilda Beach and the Luna Park theme park.

The full network would begin at the Walton-on-the-Naze railway station, continue to the Clacton railway station, pass through the Clacton town square and then continue to Jaywick.

 

 

Read more about my campaign for the Clacton-on-Sea by-election.