Category Archives: Nottingham Express Transit

Nominations open for Nottingham Community Hero tram naming

As is probably widely known amongst readers of this website, all 37 trams which operate on the Nottingham Express Transit system carry names. Many of these are named after famous local figures, some of whom have come to national prominence … Continue reading

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In Pictures: NET 205 loses its e-on adverts and starts to get a new wrap

Nottingham Express Transit has gone a little less red after the advertising vinyls for e-on were removed from 205. They are set to be replaced by a new wrap for Sky Broadband although the tram has already been pressed into … Continue reading

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Nottingham Express Transit trackworks: 12th to 16th April

There are set to be rail replacement works affecting Nottingham Express Transit services for five days next month, which will see no trams operating between Old Market Square and Nottingham Station.

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EMCCA to look at NET extensions

Last year the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) was created with newly elected Mayor Claire Ward at the helm. The authority now has control over local transport and as it continues to find its feet it has now been … Continue reading

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NET staff hope to inspire more women to join the sector on International Women’s Day

26% of people working in the transport sector are women according to figures released by Women in Transport. As International Women’s Day is marked across the globe, four women who currently work at Nottingham Express Transit have shared their stories … Continue reading

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NET Travel Centre to close

Nottingham Express Transit have announced that their Travel Centre (located on King Street in the city centre) will be closing permanently on Tuesday 25th March as a result of the changing habits of customers. The money saved from the closure … Continue reading

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NET launch new “Think Tram” safety campaign

Nottingham Express Transit has shared updated safety advice targeted at Nottingham’s school children, as well as the wider general public, as part of a new “Think Tram” safety campaign. There will be three short videos shown on their social media … Continue reading

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Another NET ticket offer for students

Students in Nottingham can enjoy cheaper travel on the trams until the end of this academic year thanks to two new offers which are available from now until Friday 28th February. The offers will allow students at school, university or … Continue reading

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NET raises over £15,000 for local charities in 2024

Nottingham Express Transit’s 20th anniversary acts of kindness campaign launched last year saw the organisation raise more than £15,000 for a range of local charities and community initiatives.

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NET hit with clean-up bill after sewage ends up on tracks

Flooding which affected the Nottingham Express Transit line at Wilford Lane in early January included sewage leading to a large clean-up bill for the tram operator it has been revealed.

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Track issue leads to problems in Nottingham

Another tramway to suffer with service problems at the start of 2025 has been Nottingham Express Transit. A track fault at Nottingham Station (on the city side of the stop) saw service changes on Wednesday 15th January 2025.

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Latest NET performance figures released

Its been a long old time since the Greater Nottingham Light Rail Transit Advisory Committee last met which has meant there haven’t been any official performance figures released since the end of April 2024, but with the Committee due to … Continue reading

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Van and tram collide on NET

A white van and Nottingham Express Transit 225 were involved in a collision close to University Boulevard tramstop on Tuesday 7th January just before 1830. Nottinghamshire Police have launched an investigation into the accident to ascertain what happened.

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Nottingham Express Transit Engineering Works: Sunday 26th January 2025

No trams will run between Wilkinson Street and The Forest on Sunday 26th January 2025 to allow for essential repair works to take place. Nottingham Express Transit will be operating replacement buses between the two stops to ensure people are … Continue reading

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NET ticket prices to increase from 6th January 2025

The cost of tickets on Nottingham Express Transit will go up from Monday 6th January 2025 as part of the network’s regular fares review. The increases are said to be in line with inflation and are as a result of … Continue reading

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End of year figures show continued recovery for NET after last year’s financial restructuring

Nottingham Express Transit continues to show signs of a financial recovery according to the latest end of year figures recently released. There are both increased customer journeys whilst reduced losses have also been recorded indicating ongoing improvements and stability across … Continue reading

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15 Years Apart: Nottingham Express Transit 212

Its another modern tram which features in this edition of “15 Years Apart”.

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Christmas and New Year services 2024/25

If you need to get out over the Christmas and New Year period and were wondering what services may be running on tramways then wonder no further! This is your regular one-stop guide to planned services over the festive period; … Continue reading

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15 Years Apart: Nottingham Express Transit 211

We’re back in Nottingham for this next entry into the 2024 edition of “15 Years Apart”.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 22nd December 2024

This week, for our final main site update of the year, we take a look back at what has been new in 2024 in another photo collection:

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