On his first Ministerial visit as Minister of State for Transport, Sadiq joined Blackpool MPs Gordon Marsden MP and Joan Humble MP to announce a £100 million upgrade to the Blackpool to Fleetwood Tramway.

The scheme, which has now been granted full Government approval, will include new trams, replacement track, extra stops and a new tram depot. This will improve journey times and the accessibility of the tramway for all passengers. This investment - £68.3m from the Department for Transport and £33.4m from Blackpool Council and Lancashire County Council - will build on the current regeneration of the town whilst improving access to the Fylde Coast.