Category Archives: Nottingham Express Transit

Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Hucknall & Phoenix Park – Hucknall

Our journey to Hucknall comes to an end today as we reach the terminus as part of “Stop by Stop”. (We’ll go back to the Phoenix Park branch in the next edition).

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RAIB to look at passenger dragging incident on NET

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch have confirmed that they have conducted a preliminary investigation into an incident on Nottingham Express Transit which saw a passenger dragged a short distance. The incident occurred at 1804 on 22nd February 2023 at Beeston … Continue reading

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Hucknall & Phoenix Park – Butler’s Hill

We now reach the penultimate stop on the way to Hucknall in this instalment of “Stop by Stop”.

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NET ticket prices to increase

Ticket prices on Nottingham Express Transit are set to increase from April; although the exact rise has yet to be announced. The news that this would be happening was revealed in a verbal statement at the recent Greater Nottingham Light … Continue reading

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Performance and passengers up on NET

Its almost time for another meeting of the Greater Nottingham Light Rail Transit Advisory Committee which means that its also time for the public release of the latest report of performance and other issues with Nottingham Express Transit. There is … Continue reading

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Hucknall & Phoenix Park – Moor Bridge

All aboard for our continued trip on Nottingham Express Transit towards Hucknall in this latest edition of “Stop by Stop”.

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Two tram/car collisions in three days on Metrolink

Recently we reported on how Transport for Greater Manchester had launched a new safety campaign aimed at motorists to reduce the number of collisions between cars and trams. Judging by recent days it hasn’t had much impact as there have … Continue reading

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Burst water main causes major NET disruption

Nottingham Express Transit has been hit my major disruption after a water main burst causing significant flooding on the tramway. The main burst close to the High Road – Central College stop on Tuesday 7th March with disruption continuing into … Continue reading

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Hucknall & Phoenix Park – Bulwell Forest

“Stop by Stop” is back this evening as our journey on Nottingham Express Transit towards Hucknall continues. The next stop on this tram will be Bulwell Forest.

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Hucknall & Phoenix Park – Bulwell

Our journey to Hucknall is continuing today as we reach the next stop on the line – Bulwell.

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New tram safety campaign in Nottingham aimed at school children

Nottingham Express Transit and local community group, The Pythian Club, have teamed up to help deliver a new safety message to local schoolchildren. The Pythian Club have found an innovative and effective way of engaging with young people and is … Continue reading

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Communications issue causes NET service delays

Nottingham Express Transit services had a disrupted start to the day on Wednesday 22nd February after a communications fault. It was announced around 0600 that there were no trams running at all due to a “significant issue” with this later … Continue reading

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Hucknall & Phoenix Park – Highbury Vale (Hucknall)

We carry on with our journey towards Hucknall in this edition of “Stop by Stop” and the next stop will be Highbury Vale.

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RAIB Safety Digest released into NET Highbury Vale derailment

The RAIB have released their latest Safety Digest which is related to the slow speed derailment of Nottingham Express Citadis 219 at Highbury Vale on 30th September 2022. This is not a full report as it has been decided a … Continue reading

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Stop by Stop: Nottingham Express Transit: Hucknall & Phoenix Park – David Lane

Its time to continue our trip on Nottingham Express Transit as we head towards Hucknall and Phoenix Park and today we reach the stop at David Lane.

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Stop by Stop: Nottingham Express Transit: Hucknall & Phoenix Park – Basford

We return to “Stop by Stop” as we view images taken at each stop on a UK tramway and this is the start of the final leg of our journey on Nottingham Express Transit. Last time out (mid-February 2022) we … Continue reading

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NET to offer reduced travel for students

Any students in Nottingham who regularly travel on the trams are set to enjoy even cheaper travel with a 6 month tram pass being reduced to £150 at three student events taking place over the coming week.

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Man hit by tram in Nottingham

Nottingham Express Transit services between Highbury Vale and Phoenix Park were suspended for several hours on Wednesday 11th January after a man was reported to have been hit by a tram. The incident was reported at around 1345 with officers … Continue reading

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 8th January 2023

Its into the archives for our photos this week as we take a look at some of the construction works during the Nottingham Express Transit Phase 2 extensions:

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In Pictures: The NET Reindeer names all in one article

This is the story of one man’s task to try and get photos of all the reindeer names carried on Nottingham Express Transit in December 2022/January 2023 – a task which wasn’t as easy as it sounds! As we reported … Continue reading

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