Category Archives: Nottingham Express Transit

Tramlink Nottingham confirm losses of over £20 million

Posted on Wednesday 29 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

In their account deposited at Companies House shortly before Christmas Tramlink Nottingham, operators of Nottingham Express Transit, have confirmed that they made a loss of £21.4 million in the 12 months to 31st March 2021. In figures which are likely … Continue reading →

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Out and About: On Nottingham Express Transit in December

Posted on Sunday 26 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this latest edition of “Out and About” the photos comes from Nottingham Express Transit as we take a look at some of the adverts currently being carried on the trams – both the sole full vinyl wrap as well … Continue reading →

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15 Years Apart: Nottingham Express Transit 202

Posted on Sunday 26 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Today we have another edition of “15 Years Apart” and we return to feature another tram on a modern system.

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On the internet: All Things Trams – YouTube channel

Posted on Thursday 23 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Do you want to see what the driver sees on Nottingham Express Transit? If you do then there is a You Tube channel just for you! All Things Trams gives a tram driving experience onboard both the newer Alstom Citadis … Continue reading →

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Christmas and New Year services 2021/2

Posted on Thursday 23 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Although we are now entering a period with additional restrictions amid a new Coronavirus variant if you need to get out the house over the Christmas and New Year period (whilst taking all the necessary precautions to slow the spread) … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Central – The Forest

Posted on Sunday 19 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

We continue our “Stop by Stop” series in Nottingham today as our journey now reaches the stop at The Forest.

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Memorial unveiled to “Benton the tram stop cat” in Nottingham

Posted on Sunday 19 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

A memorial has been unveiled at Nottingham Express Transit’s Inham Road tramstop to “Benton the tram stop cat” who sadly died in the summer. Benton was a much-loved cat who was frequently found at  the tramstop and was popular amongst … Continue reading →

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NET 220 named Sir Martyn Poliakoff

Posted on Saturday 18 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

There has been a new tram naming in Nottingham with Citadis 220 being named “Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff” in honour of the celebrated professor at the University of Nottingham, a global leader in science and a familiar face to millions … Continue reading →

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Passenger numbers rise on NET but still down on pre-pandemic levels

Posted on Friday 17 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

The latest “Performance and Progress Update” for Nottingham Express Transit has revealed that although passenger numbers have seen an increase in recent months it still remains at only 60% of pre-pandemic levels.

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Pay deal accepted – strikes off in Nottingham

Posted on Thursday 16 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

The threat of further strike action on Nottingham Express Transit has been averted after members of the GMB Union accepted the latest pay offer. Negotiations have been ongoing for several months and one day of strike action was taken during … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Central – High School

Posted on Sunday 12 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

It seems its all about education on this section of Nottingham Express Transit as “Stop by Stop” continues and after a university last time it’s a school this time out!

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Central – Nottingham Trent University

Posted on Sunday 5 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another edition of “Stop by Stop” with our journey in the central section of Nottingham Express Transit continuing.

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15 Years Apart: Nottingham Express Transit 208

Posted on Sunday 5 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

Today we take another look at a tram in 2006 and 2021 to see what changes – if any! – we can spot. For the first time this year the feature of this image is a modern tram.

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Strikes set to return to NET after pay offer rejected

Posted on Friday 3 December 2021 by Gareth Prior

There look set to more strike affecting Nottingham Express Transit after it was confirmed by the GMB Union that their members had rejected the 11% increase offered over a three year period. The news was met by disappointment by Nottingham … Continue reading →

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Trams &: Nottingham Express Transit 216 & bus

Posted on Monday 29 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Trams &” we are off to the East Midlands as we feature a image at one of Nottingham Express Transit’s termini with a tram joined by another bus.

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Central – Royal Centre

Posted on Sunday 28 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

“Stop by Stop” carries on our journey on Nottingham Express Transit today and we take a look at the Royal Centre stop.

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In Pictures: NET 212 receives a new advert

Posted on Saturday 27 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

It’s the return of the full vinyl wrap advert in Nottingham with Incentro 212 having received an advert for “Carbon Neutral Nottingham 2028”. The new advert features extensive use of contravision on the windows (as in every passenger window is … Continue reading →

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NET strike suspended

Posted on Monday 22 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

The planned strike which would have seen no trams running on Nottingham Express from this evening (Monday 22nd November) and throughout Tuesday 23rd November has been suspended. This will allow a fresh vote to take place amongst members of the … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Central – Old Market Square

Posted on Sunday 21 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

In another edition of “Stop by Stop” we continue our journey on Nottingham Express as we find ourselves at one of the busiest stops of the line – Old Market Square.

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NET strike confirmed for Tuesday 23rd November despite continued talks

Posted on Saturday 20 November 2021 by Gareth Prior

There will be more disruption for travellers on Nottingham Express Transit on Tuesday 23rd November after it was confirmed the planned strike by members of the GMB Union will be taking place, despite recent talks between the two sides which … Continue reading →

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