Category Archives: South Yorkshire Supertram

There were slight delays caused to services on the Stagecoach Supertram network (on what was the last day of Stagecoach operation!) on Thursday 21st March after Siemens-Duewag built tram 125 suffered a fault at Hillsborough tramstop.

Wednesday 13th March saw Supertram services towards Malin Bridge and Middlewood have to turn short at Hillsborough after a collision involving two cars blocked the tracks. The collision happened around lunchtime and led to the sight of trams using the … Continue reading →

Supertram services on the Tram-Train route to Rotherham Parkgate will soon have another stop to call at following the approval of plans to construct one at Magna Science Adventure Centre.

Friday 22nd March was a momentous day for the South Yorkshire Supertram network as it returned to public control after the end of 27 years of Stagecoach operation. On the day of the change there were various media appearances and … Continue reading →

Friday 22nd March will see a change of operator for the Supertram network as the newly formed company South Yorkshire Future Tram Limited (SYFTL) takes control of the network across Sheffield and the surrounding area. The company has been set-up … Continue reading →

A full service returned to the Stagecoach Supertram network as from the start of service on Friday 23rd February. This came after completion of repairs to the broken rail at Manor Top which had been impacting services on both the … Continue reading →

As has been known since last year, this March will see the Stagecoach era of operation on the South Yorkshire Supertram network come to an end with the South Yorkshire Combined Authority setting up a new company for this purpose. … Continue reading →

It was confirmed last year that when Stagecoach’s contract to operate the South Yorkshire Supertram system comes to an end in March 2024 that it will not be renewed with an “arms length” publicly owned company being set-up to run … Continue reading →

Article updated 15/02/2024 with update on bus replacement and expected reopening date. With Manchester Metrolink services still being affected by a broken rail at Victoria, another UK tramway reports a “rail break” which has meant that there has been a … Continue reading →

The shelters on both platforms at Attercliffe and Arena/Olympic Legacy Park stops on the Supertram network are to be replaced as part of project set to take place in early 2024. Funding for the replacement – which will also see … Continue reading →