Incentro 207 – another long-term absentee from the operational tram ranks in Nottingham – is set to return to service in the near future following its return from Derby where it has been undergoing repairs.
207 collided with a road vehicle close to the Royal Centre back on 16th February 2025 (the vehicle was being chased by the Police at the time) and the severity of the damage was such that repairs could not be completed at NET’s Wilkinson Street Depot.
It thus become the second tram in quick succession to be moved to Alstom’s works in Derby for repairs. This move took place in June 2025 and it was seen by visitors to the Greatest Gathering event there during early August 2025.
It has now been confirmed that the tram has returned the relatively short distance across the East Midlands, with this movement taking place during December 2025. Further work is required in Nottingham before it can be returned to service, but in an interview with the Nottingham Post Tim Hesketh, Tramlink CEO, confirmed they are aiming for it to be back in service by January 2026.
When it does come back it will be a boost to the network which has continued to suffer from tram shortages, as well as being hit by a flu outbreak before Christmas which has led to a reduced service being operated.