Category Archives: Nottingham Express Transit

Pulp Friction choir take a ride on the tram

Passengers on board a tram in Nottingham had a memorable journey in mid-October as they were joined by the choir from Pulp Friction, a Nottingham based charity which is dedicated to empowering learning disabled and autistic individuals, to spread messages … Continue reading →

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NET strikes cancelled at last minute

The planned 25 days of strike action on Nottingham Express Transit were cancelled at the last moment after the tram operator and GMB union agreed a new pay deal. The disruptive strikes had been due to start from 22nd October, … Continue reading →

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Disruption on English tramways

Poor weather, communication problems, track issues and collisions have all combined over the past week to see delays and disruption to services on various tramways across England.

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Trams &: Nottingham Express Transit 221 & bus

“Trams &” continues with a photo showing us a tram in Nottingham along with a modern bus.

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Final few days for student savings on NET

Students in Nottingham have just a few days left to secure tram travel for the equivalent of just 94p a day, with the special offer on NET’s Student Academic Year tram ticket due to finish on Sunday 18th October.

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GMB announce 25 days of strike action on NET

Nottingham Express Transit services are set to be severely disrupted in the lead-up to Christmas with GMB announcing 25 days of strike action in the ongoing pay dispute. The news of the dates comes with a warning from NET that … Continue reading →

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London Trams named UK Operator of the Year at Global Light Rail Awards

The annual Global Light Rail Awards took place in London on 7th October 2026 with the great and good of the sector meeting to find out who were being recognised for their efforts over the past 12 months. Winners were … Continue reading →

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Fire brings a halt to tram services through central Nottingham

What is about fires in buildings causing disruption for trams systems in the UK at the moment? After the major blazes in Fleetwood and Edinburgh which saw sections of tramways closed weeks and months, another fire in Nottingham City Centre … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 3rd October 2026

Photos this week come from Nottingham Express Transit:

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Mixed picture for passenger numbers on English tram systems

The Department for Transport have released the 2025/6 Light Rail Statistics which includes data on passengers carried on English tram and light rail systems. It’s a bit of a mixed picture as whilst some systems have seen record-breaking numbers using … Continue reading →

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No trams to run in Nottingham on strike days

Nottingham Express Transit have announced that they will not be running any trams on any of four dates which are part of the strike by GMB Union members over this year’s proposed pay deal.

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Strike action to hit NET services during Goose Fair

Workers represented by the GMB Union will be going on strike over the busy Goose Fair period due to an ongoing dispute over this year’s pay deal. In the usual tit-for-tat press releases Nottingham Express Transit have said they have … Continue reading →

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NET to hold recruitment day

Nottingham Express Transit are to hold a recruitment day on Tuesday 15th September as they look to provide local residents the chance to discover what a career in light rail could offer them.

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NET student tram deal offers daily travel for under £1

With the new academic year just around the corner, Nottingham Express Transit have launched their latest discounted travel offers for students. An eight week promotion (which started on 24th August) will offer the Student Academic Year tram pass for £315 … Continue reading →

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Global Light Rail Awards 2026 shortlist announced

The tramways and supporting companies which are up for an award in the Global Light Rail Awards 2026 have been announced with the UK well represented on the list of operators nominated.

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NET host charity day

Nottingham Express Transit’s Wilkinson Street Depot was the location for a team family day which saw money raised for local charities as well as allowing connections with local stakeholders to be strengthened.

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TV Alert: NET to appear on 5 series

5’s latest season of ‘Fare Dodgers: At War with the Law’ will feature Nottingham Express Transit for the first time. Produced by Middlechild TV the series features various transport operators as they attempt to crackdown on fare evasion.

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NET Community Heroes 2026 named

Nottingham Express Transit 204 has a new name with a Nottinghamshire family known for adding Christmas sparkle in the name of local charity for over two decades recognised. The tram is the designates NET Community Hero tram and for the … Continue reading →

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Pride Tram hits the tracks in Nottingham ahead of 2026 celebrations

Nottingham Pride will be taking place on Saturday 25th July 2026 and as part of their commitment to the city’s LGBTQ+ community, Nottingham Express Transit have announced a revised service running on the day as well as unveiling their Pride … Continue reading →

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NET commit to improving services at Light Rail Conference

We’ve already reported on the Light Rail Conference which took place in Nottingham during June as the event celebrated 20 years by looking back at achievements in the sector whilst also looking forward to what the future may bring. With … Continue reading →

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