It is like the heritage trams that used to operate in the town a bi-direction tram although to meet new regulations on accessibility it is a single-deck low vehicle with access from low platforms rather than street level as was historically the case.
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Each of the new trams carries the distinctive purple and white livery rather than the traditional green and cream.
Here on Street View in July 2017, tram #001 is seen at Starr Gate not far from the new purpose-built depot for the new trams.