Category Archives: Nottingham Express Transit

Pedestrian hit by tram in Nottingham

A pedestrian was hit by a tram in Nottingham City Centre on Tuesday 5th March near to the Royal Centre tramstop. The incident happened at around 1800 and saw NET services suspended between Royal Centre and Old Market for just … Continue reading

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Boy hit by tram in Nottingham

This article was updated 6/3/24 with further details and an update on the age of the person hit. A 11 year old boy has been taken to hospital with serious injuries when he was hit by a tram after falling … Continue reading

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NET raise over £11,500 for Nottingham community groups

As with many companies, Nottingham Express Transit support charities throughout the year and they have recently revealed that in 2023 that raised £11,573 in funds for local community groups, charities and initiatives.

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Adverts keep coming on across England

The variety provided in tram fleets by the application of advertising vinyls has continued over the past few days with another couple of trams on different tramways also being seen in new adverts. This affects both Manchester Metrolink and Nottingham … Continue reading

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Big increase in penalty fares issues on NET

Nottingham Express Transit launched a zero tolerance campaign to crack down on fare evasion in December 2023 with concerns about the number of people who were travelling on the trams without a ticket. It has now been revealed that since … Continue reading

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Minor NET delays after tram fault

Services on Nottingham Express Transit were disrupted for around an hour after a small external fire was spotted on a tram at Moor Bridge. The fire was discovered at around 0800 on Tuesday 6th February with services suspended between Bulwell … Continue reading

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In Pictures: More adverts in Nottingham

After a period following the last refurbishment of the Incentro trams on Nottingham Express Transit which saw fleet livery prevail in almost all cases, it appears that the age of the all over advert is back with 211 becoming the … Continue reading

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 21st January 2024

Off to Nottingham last October for some more photos:

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Cold weather disrupts NET

There was major disruption to services on Nottingham Express Transit during the morning of Thursday 18th January with the severe weather being blamed for a bad start to the day. First announced at around 0600, NET initially confirmed that only … Continue reading

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Effects of pandemic still hit NET as latest accounts released

Nottingham Express Transit is still suffering the impact of the Covid pandemic impact with passenger numbers only having recovered to 80% of previous levels. This can be seen in the accounts released which report a pre-tax loss of £57.1 million, … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Flooding stops trams in Nottingham

The new year is only a few days old but the weather has already caused numerous issues to UK tram networks. Whilst Blackpool was hit by a delay to the service on New Year’s Day after overhead line damage, in … Continue reading

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January savings for NET Annual Season Tickets

Anyone who purchases an Annual Season Ticket for travel on Nottingham Express Transit during the month of January will be able to get big savings with the cost reduced by £225 to £450. This will give those who take advantage … Continue reading

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15 Years Apart: Nottingham Express Transit 201

Back one more with “15 Years Apart” as this time it’s a second look at a tram from Nottingham Express Transit.

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Tramlink Nottingham complete financial restructuring

Tramlink – operators of Nottingham Express Transit – have announced that they have completed a successful financial restructuring (a deal which has been two years in the making) which will secure the future of the network for the next ten … Continue reading

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NET donate to Pythian Club

When it was announced there was to be a crackdown on enforcement of parking rules at Park and Ride sites across the Nottingham Express Transit network it was mentioned that a percentage of the fines paid would go to charity … Continue reading

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Christmas and New Year services 2023/24

This is your one stop guide to see what services are due to operate on tramway and light rail systems over the festive period this year. There may be no services running on Christmas Day but if you miss your … Continue reading

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Overall responsibility of NET could move from Nottingham City Council

As part of the devolution deal which would see a new East Midlands Mayor appointed (and the setting up of a Combined Authority similar to elsewhere in the country), overall responsibility of Nottingham Express Transit could move from Nottingham City … Continue reading

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15 Years Apart: Nottingham Express Transit 205

This is the latest edition of “15 Years Apart” and we feature a tram from Nottingham Express Transit this time.

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NET performance increases – but not without challenges

Last time the Greater Nottingham Light Rail Transit Advisory Committee met (in September) the figures released on punctuality and reliability were a cause for concern with it continue to fall after a number of issues which had affected the NET … Continue reading

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The Completely Random A-Z of Trams in the British Isles! N is for Nottingham Express Transit

Onto the letter N today in our A-Z.

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