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Category Archives: Nottingham Express Transit
Discounted travel to Nottingham Castle available with a NET Event Ticket
Anyone travelling to the recently reopened and revamped Nottingham Castle can now enjoy discounted tram travel with the NET Event Ticket now available for a return trip to the Castle which has seen a £30 million transformation over the past … Continue reading
No trams to Phoenix Park
Nottingham Express Transit services between Highbury Vale and Phoenix Park have been suspended because of falling debris from a bridge at Cinderhill caused by a car accident. Services were initially suspended around 1200 on Tuesday 31st August whilst the bridge … Continue reading
NET plays a starring role in short film
Nottingham Express Transit has played a key role in the plot of a new short film which was premiered at the recent Nottingham Film and Food Festival. Shot by local film students, “Alone Together” is the story of two commuters … Continue reading
NET service disruption due on Sunday 29th August
With Network Rail undertaking works in the Bulwell Forest area early on Sunday 29th August there will be disruption for Nottingham Express Transit services between 0600 and 0830 with no trams running from Hucknall to Bulwell.
Add on NET ticket now available for megabus passengers
Anyone travelling on low cost coach operator megabus will now be able to book an add on ticket for travel on Nottingham Express Transit as part of a new deal between the two operators. This means that anyone who is … Continue reading
Fares to rise on NET from 30th August
Day tickets on Nottingham Express Transit will increase by between 10p and 20p from 30th August 2021 as part of a delayed annual fare increase which had been due to be introduced in 2020 but was put back because of … Continue reading
Overhead fault at Basford on NET causes service disruption
This article has been updated on Thursday 12th August. There has been major disruption on Nottingham Express Transit during Wednesday 11th August after an overhead line fault was discovered close to Basford tramstop on the line to Hucknall and Phoenix … Continue reading
New side ads on Nottingham Express Transit helps to celebrate 20th anniversary of charity
Framework – which supports homeless and vulnerable people across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire – is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with a new fundraising campaign which includes side adverts on several trams.
Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane – Toton Lane
And we finally reach the end of this second part of our “Stop by Stop” series on Nottingham Express Transit with the tram terminating at Toton Lane.
Update – Current services on public transport systems across the British Isles
With the latest easing of restrictions taking place in England from today (Monday 19th July) which has seen the removal of the legal requirements for wearing face masks and to maintain social distancing – although still highly recommended in most … Continue reading
Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane – Inham Road
We’ve nearly made it all the way to Toton Lane in “Stop by Stop” but there is still one more stop before we reach there – that stop is at Inham Road.
£56 million more committed by government to support English light rail
The Department for Transport have announced a further £56 million worth of funding for tram and light rail systems in England (outside of London) to help the operators continue to operate services as restrictions start to be eased across the … Continue reading
Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – Eskdale Drive
In this latest instalment of “Stop by Stop” we reach the stop at Eskdale Drive as we start the final approaches to Toton Lane.
Reliability and punctuality remains high on NET
The Greater Nottingham Light Rail Transit Advisory Committee usually meet on a quarterly basis (although the meetings have been fewer during the pandemic) and as part of this updates from Nottingham Express Transit are given. The latest meeting is due … Continue reading
Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – Bramcote Lane
Its time again for “Stop by Stop” as our journey on Nottingham Express Transit continues.
NET memorabilia donated to Crich Tramway Village
For obvious reasons a lot of the collection at the Crich Tramway Village relates to first generation tramways but to help fill a gap in the collection Nottingham Express Transit have recently donated signage with a view to a new … Continue reading
What’s New on British Trams Online? 26th June 2021
This week it is into the recent archives again with Nottingham Express Transit the latest location:
English Light Rail journeys for 2020/21 see dramatic fall
In possibly not the most shocking news of the year the latest light rail data released for the Department for Transport has shown a drastic fall in passenger journeys with an overall decrease of 69% ranging from 57.4% on London … Continue reading
NET Event Ticket available for travel to COVID vaccinations
The NET Event Ticket – which gives discounted return travel for £2.50 – is to be made available for anyone travelling to get their COVID-19 vaccination at either The Forest Recreation Ground or Queen’s Medical Centre over the weekend of … Continue reading
Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – Cator Lane
We return to our journey along the Toton Lane line of Nottingham Express Transit and reach the stop at Cator Lane for this edition of “Stop by Stop”.