Category Archives: Nottingham Express Transit

New App launched for NET giving cheaper travel

Posted on Thursday 17 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

NETGO!, a new app developed by a local company, has been launched for Nottingham Express Transit which as well as giving all the latest travel information can be used to purchase tram tickets – cheaper than buying from the machines. … Continue reading →

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A new name on the way for NET 220

Posted on Tuesday 15 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit 220 is set for a renaming in the next few months following the announcement of the latest winner of the Nottingham Nurse of the Year at a glittering ceremony. Sophie Robson, a nurse in the Assessment Unit … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: First adverts applied to refurbished Incentros

Posted on Monday 14 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

When first released into traffic after the completion of their refurbishment the Nottingham Express Transit Incentros were without adverts but this has now changed with 205 becoming the first to carry ads. This is not an all over advert by … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Refurbishment work continues on Incentros

Posted on Friday 11 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

We recently took a look at the first three Incentro trams in Nottingham which have had their refurbishment completed allowing them to return to service but behind the scenes at Wilkinson Street Depot it remains busy with further trams under … Continue reading →

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Nottingham Express Transit stars on CBeebies

Posted on Friday 4 October 2019 by Gareth Prior

It is often that you see trams playing a starring role on television but a recent episode of CBeebies’ popular show Maddie Do You Know featured a brief segment on Nottingham Express Transit. It would appear that the whole premise … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Three refurbished NET Incentros now in service

Posted on Sunday 29 September 2019 by Gareth Prior

There are now three of the 15 strong class of Nottingham Express Transit’s Bombardier Incentro trams which have gone through their second refurbishment and have returned to service sporting the revised livery, along with the mechanical overhaul and internal changes. … Continue reading →

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Revised service announced for Nottingham’s Goose Fair

Posted on Thursday 26 September 2019 by Gareth Prior

The annual Goose Fair in Nottingham will again be taking place on The Forest recreation ground between 2nd and 6th October with this being a very busy period for Nottingham Express Transit, necessitating a slightly revised service operating to ensure … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Nottingham Express Transit 209

Posted on Saturday 7 September 2019 by Gareth Prior

When Nottingham Express Transit opened in 2004 some of the trams in the fleet started off not in fleet livery but instead carried full vinyl wrap adverts, one of which was 209 and it is that tram which is featured … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Nottingham Express Transit 208

Posted on Saturday 31 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

Another image coming from Nottingham for this week’s modern tram edition of Picture in Time.

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Picture in Time: Nottingham Express Transit 207

Posted on Saturday 24 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

We continue our look at some of the trams of Nottingham Express Transit this week with another view taken on day two of the network.

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Changes to fares on NET

Posted on Thursday 22 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

The latest fare review on Nottingham Express Transit will see new fares introduced from Sunday 25th August which will see some increases to NET student tickets, U19 Academic tickets, Robin Hood Pay As You Go and the event ticket. But … Continue reading →

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Labour pledge to back NET extensions – if they win next general election

Posted on Monday 19 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

Labour have said that they will back extensions of Nottingham Express Transit from Phoenix Park to Kimberley and Toton Lane to East Midlands Airport if they win the next – as yet unscheduled – general election. This pledge was made … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Nottingham Express Transit 204

Posted on Saturday 17 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

Again this week are in Nottingham for a look at a tram operating on the Nottingham Express Transit system.

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In Pictures: Nottingham trackwork

Posted on Friday 16 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

Whilst we are currently in an in between period of trackworks in Sheffield it is the turn of Nottingham to see a revised service as new track is laid. This year the track replacement works are taking place in the … Continue reading →

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Picture in Time: Nottingham Express Transit 202

Posted on Saturday 10 August 2019 by Gareth Prior

Its time for a change of location again in our modern tram Picture in Time series and that location is Nottingham for a selection of views taken on the Nottingham Express Transit system.

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Hot weather causes tram delays

Posted on Friday 26 July 2019 by Gareth Prior

It probably hasn’t escaped your notice if you’re in the UK at the moment but it has been a tad warm over the past few days! Whilst it is nice to have a little bit of sun and warmth (but … Continue reading →

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Study names Metrolink as fifth best in the world

Posted on Friday 19 July 2019 by Gareth Prior

In another boost for Manchester Metrolink the system has been named as the fifth best in the world as part of an international study. This study looked at 32 trams systems from across the world and Metrolink was in the … Continue reading →

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August track replacement in Nottingham

Posted on Wednesday 17 July 2019 by Gareth Prior

For two weeks during August services on Nottingham Express Transit will run to a revised timetable with rail replacement works due to take place on the section between The Forest and High School. No trams will be running from The … Continue reading →

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More power supply problems disrupt NET

Posted on Friday 5 July 2019 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 29th June saw more delays to services on Nottingham Express Transit for the second day in a row due to power supply issues. It was announced on NET’s social media at approximately 0900 that there was a power supply … Continue reading →

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Power failure halts NET

Posted on Saturday 29 June 2019 by Gareth Prior

A power failure in Nottingham on Friday 28th June led to a complete service suspension for an hour at the start of the evening rush hour. All trams were held in their locations whilst the power failure was resolved with … Continue reading →

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