Category Archives: Nottingham Express Transit

More NET Park and Ride sites to be covered by enhanced enforcement

The Park and Ride sites serving the Nottingham Express Transit system at Hucknall and Moor Bridge are to become the latest to enjoy enforcement patrols as the clampdown of those who misuse the facilities continues. The enforcement will be introduced … Continue reading

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NET sees a fall in reliability and punctuality

September is one of the months in the year that the Greater Nottingham Light Rail Transport Advisory Committee meet and when they do they take a look at a report from Tramlink Nottingham about how Nottingham Express Transit has been … Continue reading

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England World Cup keeper to have Nottingham tram named after her

Mary Earps, England goalkeeper at the recent Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand where she won the Golden Glove award, is set to be honoured in her home city of Nottingham with a tram to be named after … Continue reading

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Another increase in passenger journeys on English light rail systems

The Department for Transport have released their latest tram and light rail statistics which show the number of passenger journeys made on English tram and light rail systems and it is another positive picture as there continues to be an … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Nottingham Express Transit August trackworks

Over a two week period in August, Nottingham Express Transit services through The Forest were suspended to allow for some rail replacement works to take place. The latest in a series of renewals which have taken place during the summer … Continue reading

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NET staff vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action

GMB Union have confirmed that their members who work on Nottingham Express Transit have voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking strike action over the latest pay deal offered to them. 92% of members voted to take strike action and although … Continue reading

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NET services disrupted after lorry hit overhead pole

Nottingham Express Transit’s run of bad luck has continued with a lorry colliding with an overhead pole causing disruption to services on the line through Beeston to Toton Lane.

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Communications fault brings NET service to a halt again

Article updated 18/8/23 Last night we brought you the news that strikes may be incoming on Nottingham Express Transit as a result of a pay dispute but today (17th August 2023) has seen services suspended in their entirety for a … Continue reading

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Strike action threatened in Nottingham over pay offer

Staff on Nottingham Express Transit could go on strike later this year after the GMB Union called a ballot over the latest pay offer which they say is a real terms pay cut. Its likely that any strike action will … Continue reading

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NET Engineering Works to affect services this August

Nottingham Express Transit is the latest tramway to announce plans for engineering works this summer with rail replacement set to take place around The Forest. This is the first time these tracks have been dealt with since the system opened … Continue reading

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National Transport Awards announce shortlist for UK Tram Operator of the Year

Awards season seems to be approaching as the shortlists for the National Transport Awards – not due to take place until 5th October – has now been announced. Amongst the many categories to be announced on the night, is the … Continue reading

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NET extends parking enforcement action at park and ride sites

Nottingham Express Transit have extended parking enforcement action to two further park and ride sites after the successful implementation at The Forest. Both Toton Lane and Wilkinson Street will now see similar action take place in a bid to ensure … Continue reading

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Reliability and punctuality increases on NET

If you’ve been following the news from Nottingham Express Transit recently this statement may surprise you but a new report for the Greater Nottingham Light Rail Transit Advisory Committee has shown that both reliability and punctuality on the network has … Continue reading

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New discounted NET ticket announced for school students

Students travelling to school for the next academic year are set to be able to enjoy discounted travel on Nottingham Express Transit after a new ticket was announced by the company. This new ticket comes after a successful trial with … Continue reading

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Local business discount scheme launched for NET users

Anyone with an active travel pass or valid tram ticket is set to be able to enjoy discounts from a range of Nottingham cafes, bars, shops, restaurants and more after the launch of a new scheme. “Destination Discount” will range … Continue reading

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RAIB confirm NET derailment investigation

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) have confirmed that they are now undertaking a full investigation into the derailment of Nottingham Express Transit 232 at Bulwell on 12th June 2023. This incident saw the tram service disrupted for over a … Continue reading

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NET to be official travel partner for World Masters Hockey European Championships

With the Nottingham Hockey Centre being conveniently located alongside the Nottingham Express Transit line to Toton Lane, the network is well placed to transport spectators to the forthcoming World Masters Hockey European Championships and with that in mind NET have … Continue reading

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NET services finally resume to Hucknall

A full Nottingham Express Transit has resumed following the completion of repairs at Bulwell. Services had been suspended between Wilkinson Street and Hucknall (although alternative services were running from Wilkinson Street to Highbury Vale as part of the Phoenix Park … Continue reading

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RAIB Safety Digest into NET passenger dragging incident released

The RAIB have released a Safety Digest into a passenger dragging incident which occurred at Beeston on 22nd February 2023. The incident happened after a man put his walking stick in the doors to prevent them from closing but the … Continue reading

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Revised NET engineering works: 17th & 18th June

It had already been planned that there would be no trams on the Phoenix Park branch over the weekend of Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th June but following the incident at Bulwell earlier in the week more works are now … Continue reading

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