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8th March 2004 – The Official Opening

The local dignitaries pose by tram 210

 

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8th March 2004 (id 001 – NET Opening 007)

Music for the event was provided by the Brasserie band.

 

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8th March 2004 (id 002 – NET Opening 009)

Driving Standards Agency workers protested, but were drowned out by the band.

 

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8th March 2004 (id 003 – NET Opening 010)

Tram 211 poses at Old Market Square tram stop

 

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8th March 2004 (id 004 – NET Opening 021)

A proud Lord Mayor of Nottingham, Cllr Brent Charlesworth poses by tram 210

 

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8th March 2004 (id 005 – NET Opening 022)

More trams please Darling!

The official opening was performed by Alistair Darling the Secretary of State for transport.  He is the grey haired one, with Alan Simpson MP, MP for Nottingham South.

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8th March 2004 (id 006 – NET Opening 034)

Keep off  You can’t ride these until tomorrow!

NET officials stand guard between trams 205 and 211 at Old Market Square tram stop.

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8th March 2004 (id 007 – NET Opening 035)

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