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Category Archives: Nottingham Express Transit
NET services altered for Armed Forces Day
On Saturday 29 June the main national celebrations for Armed Forces Day will be taking place in Nottingham which with the main feature being a spectacular tri-service parade and drumhead service in Old Market Square. As a result of this … Continue reading
NET 30 day tickets now available online
The 30 day season ticket for travel on Nottingham Express Transit is now available to purchase online following the success of online Student Tickets. Ordering tickets online is said to be a quick and convenient way to pay for tram … Continue reading
Extra ticket checks to be introduced on NET
Passengers attempting to travel on the Nottingham Express Transit network without a ticket from Monday 10 June could be in for a shock as extra ticket inspections are due to be introduced following passenger feedback. Unsurprisingly one of the things … Continue reading
In Pictures: Nottingham Express Transit
Thanks to Steve Kemp we bring you some photos from Nottingham Express Transit as the new livery starts to spread further across the Incentro fleet.
NET 213 returns to service after refurbishment
The latest Nottingham Express Transit tram to go through the refurbishment work has returned to service. 213 was first used in service in the revised livery on 18 May and its place in the program has now been taken by … Continue reading
Family £5 ticket returns in Nottingham
The popular Family Ticket for just £5 is returning to Nottingham Express Transit for the May Half Term week to help families make the most of the week. Throughout the week up to five people (including two adults) can have … Continue reading
NET services to change for Milk Race
Nottingham Express Transit services from Hucknall and Phoenix Park will terminate at the Royal Centre on Sunday 26 May because Nottingham city centre will be transformed into a race track for the return of the iconic cycling Milk Race. A … Continue reading
NET 205 returns to service after refurbishment
The third of Nottingham Express Transit’s Incentro trams to undergo the refurbishment work has returned to traffic. 205 re-entered service on 2 May following the work at the Wilkinson Street depot and its place has now been taken by 213 … Continue reading
Bridge set to be moved to final position over Nottingham Railway Station
Work has now started on moving part of the Karlsruhe Friendship Bridge into its final resting place over Nottingham Railway Station following the completion of the second 52 metre section of the main structure. The entire iconic bridge will be … Continue reading
NET fares reviewed
Following a comprehensive review of fares on Nottingham Express Transit a new fare structure has been announced with many of tickets remaining at current levels although there will also be some increases. Day and weekly tickets will remain at their … Continue reading
First on street track is laid for NET Phase Two
Another milestone in the construction of Phase Two of Nottingham Express Transit has been reached with the first section of on street track welded into place in The Meadows. Eighty metres of track has been secured into position on Meadows … Continue reading
NET services to resume ahead of schedule
Services on Nottingham Express Transit will return to normal on Friday 12th April – three days ahead of schedule – following the completion of trackworks at the Noel Street crossing. Trams had only been able to operate between Station Street … Continue reading
NET 211 advertises Armed Forces Day
Nottingham Express Transit’s Incentro 211 has been unveiled in a new vinyl wrap livery advertising the Armed Forces Day which takes place on Saturday 29th June. The red based livery was officially launched in a ceremony at Station Street on … Continue reading
Station Street stop link to Nottingham Railway Station to close
The footbridge which currently links the Nottingham Express Transit terminus at Station Street with the adjacent main railway station is to close from 16th April as part of the project to extend the system to Beeston, Chilwell and Clifton. The … Continue reading
NET £5 family ticket returns for Easter holidays
Nottingham Express Transit’s £5 family ticket – which allows unlimited tram travel for up to two adults and three children – is returning for the Easter holidays (tickets can be purchased between Good Friday 29th March and Saturday 14th April) … Continue reading
NET 214 returns to service after refurbishment
Nottingham Express Transit’s Incentro 214 has become the second of the class to receive the refurbishment work at Wilkinson Street and has returned to service. The tram ran its first journeys in the new look livery on Friday 22nd March … Continue reading
In Pictures: Karlsruhe Friendship Bridge – Nottingham
As previously reported on British Trams Online work has started on installing the bridge over Nottingham railway station which will carry the phase two extensions of Nottingham Express Transit. We are now able to bring you a few images on … Continue reading
Excellent response for new tram drivers in Nottingham
It has been revealed that nearly 350 people have applied for the first of up to 50 new tram driver roles on Nottingham Express Transit. The new jobs are available as NET prepares for the major expansion of phase two … Continue reading
NET to be split into two for trackworks
Services on Nottingham Express Transit are to be disrupted for two weeks from Friday 29th March until Sunday 14th April as work is undertaken on the Noel Street crossing to upgrade it in time for the increase in services once … Continue reading
New look for 215 as NET start refresh of their fleet
The refurbishment of the Nottingham Express Transit fleet has now commenced with the first example – 215 – being unveiled at Wilkinson Street depot showing off a new livery. The £300,000 project will see all 15 of the trams undergoing … Continue reading