Category Archives: Nottingham Express Transit

NET season ticket prices to increase

Posted on Saturday 19 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

For the first time since 2019, season ticket prices to travel on Nottingham Express Transit are to increase from Sunday 27th June. Despite the increases NET say they still provide excellent value for money and anyone who buys the ticket … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – High Road – Central College

Posted on Thursday 17 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this latest edition of “Stop by Stop” we leave street running behind as we arrive at High Road – Central College.

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NET launch Trust the Tram campaign

Posted on Saturday 12 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

As more people start to get out and about with the easing of Covid restrictions, Nottingham Express Transit have launched a Trust the Tram campaign to give reassurance to prospective passengers that the network remains safe to use.

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – Chilwell Road

Posted on Thursday 10 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its time again for an edition of our series which looks at the tramstops of Nottingham Express Transit’s line to Toton Lane. This time out we feature Chilwell Road.

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – Beeston Centre

Posted on Thursday 3 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

We have now passed the halfway point of stops on the Toton Lane line on Nottingham Express Transit and reach Beeston Centre – a stop unlike any other!

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – Middle Street

Posted on Thursday 27 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this latest edition of “Stop by Stop” we come to Middle Street as we continue our way along Nottingham Express Transit’s line out to Toton Lane.

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Concerns raised over Tramlink Nottingham’s latest financial losses

Posted on Sunday 23 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

Concerns have been raised about the viability of the operator of Nottingham Express Transit, Tramlink Nottingham, after reports in the Nottingham Post revealed significant losses were posted in the most recent financial year. Despite the large losses – said to … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – University Boulevard

Posted on Thursday 20 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

We continue our journey along Nottingham Express Transit’s Toton Lane line today in this latest edition of “Stop by Stop”.

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – University of Nottingham

Posted on Thursday 13 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

Onwards we go with our look at the tramstops of Nottingham Express Transit’s Toton Lane line – this time out it’s the stop at University of Nottingham.

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Update – Current services on operating systems across the British Isles

Posted on Monday 10 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

As restrictions continue to be eased we thought it was time to bring another summary of what services are being operated on tram and light rail systems across the British Isles. This is just the “public service” systems and doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – Queens Medical Centre

Posted on Thursday 6 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

We have an elevated stop for you today as “Stop by Stop” continues its way along the Toton Lane line in Nottingham.

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – Gregory Street

Posted on Thursday 29 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this latest edition of “Stop by Stop” we are in Nottingham as we continue a trip on the Toton Lane line. This time we take a look at Gregory Street.

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Track works confirmed for Nottingham Express Transit from 29th April

Posted on Friday 23 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit services between Nottingham Station and Old Market Square won’t run between 29th April and 10th May to allow for rail replacement works close to the Lace Market stop in the city centre during this period. A revised … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – NG2

Posted on Thursday 22 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

As we continue our journey on Nottingham Express Transit’s line to Toton Lane we reach what is possibly the stop with the shortest name on a UK tramway – NG2.

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – Meadows Way West

Posted on Thursday 15 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

Today “Stop by Stop” returns to Nottingham Express Transit as we embark on a journey out to Toton Lane. Having previously covered the Clifton South line in this series we now head back towards the city centre and will start … Continue reading →

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NET carrying 11% of usual passenger levels

Posted on Sunday 4 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

Throughout the past 12 months since the pandemic started we have regularly reported that passenger numbers are down although very little has been written on these pages about how far they have truly fallen. However, at the most recent meeting … Continue reading →

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NET complete second refurbishment of their Incentro trams

Posted on Tuesday 23 March 2021 by Gareth Prior

All 15 of the original Bombardier Incentro trams on the Nottingham Express Transit system are now back in service after the £3.5 million refurbishment programme was completed. The last of the trams re-entered service on Tuesday 23rd March 2021 with … Continue reading →

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Increase in prices on NET for Robin Hood Pay as you Go card users

Posted on Monday 22 March 2021 by Gareth Prior

Anyone who uses the Robin Hood Pay as you Go card to pay for travel on Nottingham Express Transit will see a small increase in their fares from Sunday 28th March. Despite these increases this will remain the cheapest way … Continue reading →

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More DfT funding for English light rail systems

Posted on Saturday 20 March 2021 by Gareth Prior

The Department for Transport have confirmed that a further £33 million in emergency Coronavirus funding is to be awarded to the six English light rail systems outside of London (London Tramlink and the Docklands Light Railway are supported through the … Continue reading →

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Full timetable to return on NET

Posted on Thursday 4 March 2021 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit have announced that as from Monday 8th March they will again be operating to a full timetable seven days a week. The system had been running to Sunday frequencies throughout the week since 22nd January but with … Continue reading →

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