Category Archives: Nottingham Express Transit

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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NET 222 receives new name

As was revealed a few months ago, Nottingham Express Transit have honoured Mary Earps with a tram naming. Mary Earps is the England goalkeeper who also plays for Manchester United and was born in West Bridgford and has received the … Continue reading

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In Pictures: e-on return to advertising on Nottingham Express Transit

Nottingham Express Transit 205 has received its first ever full vinyl wrap advert with e-on returning with a new contract – the fourth different tram to have advertised this company (five different trams if you include Powergen ads with e-on … Continue reading

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NET support Nottingham Girls’ High School Junior School charity ramble

Students and staff from Nottingham Girls’ High School Junior School have raised more than £1,400 for the BBC’s Children in Need fundraiser about taking part in a six mile ramble. They were supported in the ramble by Nottingham Express Transit … Continue reading

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Man hit by tram in Nottingham

A man has been taken to hospital after he was hit by a tram on Chilwell Road, Beeston. The incident happened at approximately 1430 on Thursday 30th November.

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Zero tolerance campaign against fare dodgers to be launched on NET

Starting from Monday 4th December, Nottingham Express Transit will be starting a zero tolerance campaign as part of its continued efforts to crack down on fare evasion. This will see an increase in the presence of plain clothed officers at … Continue reading

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In Pictures: 232 waits for repairs in Nottingham

Back on 12th June 2023, Nottingham Express Transit 232 derailed at Bulwell in an incident which is currently being investigated by the RAIB. The tram hasn’t been seen in service since and is currently stored in the yard at Wilkinson … Continue reading

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 12th November 2023

Its the turn of the East Midlands to feature as part of our photo collection this week as we head to Nottingham Express Transit:

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Nottinghamshire County Council look at options for free concessionary pass tram travel

As regular readers of this website will probably be aware ever since concessionary pass holders were given free travel on buses across the country trams have been a bit of a poor relation with government funding only covering buses. This … Continue reading

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Stand up comedy on a tram!

Nottingham’s Comedy Festival will be taking place between 3rd and 11th November, the fifteenth edition of the event which is set to be the biggest and best yet with 120 comedians performing at over 100 venues across the city. And … Continue reading

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Next set of NET engineering works to see upgraded bus service

With one set of engineering works now completed on Nottingham Express Transit preparations are underway for the next set which will affect services to Toton Lane for a week from Saturday 28th October. And following passenger feedback there has been … Continue reading

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NET Engineering Works this October

In most years there is one major closure on Nottingham Express Transit during the summer months to allow for rail replacement works to take place but in 2023 there will be additional work taking place this October. Two areas will … Continue reading

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Winners announced at Global Light Rail Awards

The annual Global Light Rail Awards took place on 4th October in London with systems and individuals across the world celebrating their success over the past 12 months. As the name suggests these are Global awards and as such it … Continue reading

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Could HS2 northern leg cancellation provide a boost for trams?

As had been widely predicted, Wednesday 4th October saw UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirm that the northern leg of HS2 between Birmingham and Manchester would be cancelled after the continued increase in costs. The rights and wrongs of this … Continue reading

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NET strikes off after latest offer accepted

The GMB Union have confirmed that their members working on Nottingham Express Transit have accepted the latest pay offer made to them by management which has led to the planned strikes due to start on Friday 29th September for ten … Continue reading

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Strikes still on the cards in Nottingham as latest offer rejected

A revised offer made by Nottingham Trams Limited with the aim of preventing strike action from affecting services during the Goose Fair has been rejected with the GMB Union urging for a further improved offer to be made.

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NET launch discounted academic tram year passes

With the new University year about to get underway, Nottingham Express Transit is looking to make student life affordable to students going to or returning to Nottingham with a discounted academic tram year pass available for purchase. For a limited … Continue reading

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