A new tram system could form part of a council’s plans to revolutionise the way people travel. The proposal for Ultra Light Rail has been put forward in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council’s 10-year growth strategy – a key part of which focuses on improving sustainable transport in the area, sys the BBC.

Other options include reopening the Hamworthy branch line and other measures that aim to reduce strain on infrastructure.

Councillor Richard Herrett said trams are “universally loved” but that government funding would be required to make the proposal a reality.

“Not a single post-war tram system has been delivered without central government funding – which means for a tram system we are likely to need some government funding,” he said.

“As the devolution agenda moves forward there is potential in that, but I think where we are in that scheme remains to be seen.”

Councillor Lesley Deadman agreed the plan was a “wonderful wish list” but said proposals would need more detail.

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