THE East of England to have its first tram service of the modern era.

Graham Dines

THE East of England to have its first tram service of the modern era. Two services an hour will operate between Watford and St Albans under a plan announced today by Hertfordshire county council and transport secretary Lord Adonis.

Said Lord Adonis said: “To encourage more people to use public transport, it's vital we give passengers a service which suits them.

“The proposed new trams would provide a more regular service and I am glad to be working with Hertfordshire county council to take forward these exciting plans.”

The service would replace the current rail connection between the two towns.