Category Archives: Nottingham Express Transit

Full timetable resumes on NET

Nottingham Express Transit are running their full timetable for the first time since December after the driver shortages they have been suffering started to improve. The full Monday to Saturday service was reintroduced from Monday 24th January 2022 which sees … Continue reading

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Central – Shipstone Street

In this edition of “Stop by Stop” we are again in Nottingham as we feature the last outbound stop on the Hyson Green loop.

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Later last trams for NET as Sunday timetable continues

With continued staff shortages on Nottingham Express Transit the tram network continues to be running to Sunday frequencies until further notice. But as from Monday 17th January the hours of service Monday to Saturday have been extended with later last … Continue reading

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Central – Beaconsfield Street

Its “Stop by Stop” again as our journey in the central section of Nottingham Express Transit goes on.

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Nottinghamshire County Council to consult on free concessionary travel scheme on NET

Ever since the Labour government of the time announced a free bus concessionary travel scheme across England in the early 21st century there has been one major flaw in that it did exactly as it said on the tin – … Continue reading

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New competition announced to name NET’s Community Hero Tram

Nottingham Express Transit’s Community Hero Tram is set to return this March after NET teamed up with Nottinghamshire Live to launch a competition to find a new Community Hero who deserves the accolade of their name on a tram travelling … Continue reading

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Central – Noel Street

Our journey on Nottingham Express Transit as part of “Stop by Stop” now reaches the interesting single line loop through Hyson Green.

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Season tickets prices to increase through NETGO! app

Nottingham Express Transit have announced that there will be a small increase in season ticket prices purchased through the NETGO! app as from Monday 10th January 2022. The aim of the increase is to “bring all of our season ticket … Continue reading

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Winter timetable starts in Blackpool as COVID staff shortages hit elsewhere in the UK

It seemed throughout 2020 and 2021 that the most regular type of article added to British Trams Online was in relation to timetable changes on UK tram systems – and 2022 is starting exactly the same as the very first … Continue reading

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Tramlink Nottingham confirm losses of over £20 million

In their account deposited at Companies House shortly before Christmas Tramlink Nottingham, operators of Nottingham Express Transit, have confirmed that they made a loss of £21.4 million in the 12 months to 31st March 2021. In figures which are likely … Continue reading

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Out and About: On Nottingham Express Transit in December

In this latest edition of “Out and About” the photos comes from Nottingham Express Transit as we take a look at some of the adverts currently being carried on the trams – both the sole full vinyl wrap as well … Continue reading

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15 Years Apart: Nottingham Express Transit 202

Today we have another edition of “15 Years Apart” and we return to feature another tram on a modern system.

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On the internet: All Things Trams – YouTube channel

Do you want to see what the driver sees on Nottingham Express Transit? If you do then there is a You Tube channel just for you! All Things Trams gives a tram driving experience onboard both the newer Alstom Citadis … Continue reading

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Christmas and New Year services 2021/2

Although we are now entering a period with additional restrictions amid a new Coronavirus variant if you need to get out the house over the Christmas and New Year period (whilst taking all the necessary precautions to slow the spread) … Continue reading

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Central – The Forest

We continue our “Stop by Stop” series in Nottingham today as our journey now reaches the stop at The Forest.

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Memorial unveiled to “Benton the tram stop cat” in Nottingham

A memorial has been unveiled at Nottingham Express Transit’s Inham Road tramstop to “Benton the tram stop cat” who sadly died in the summer. Benton was a much-loved cat who was frequently found at  the tramstop and was popular amongst … Continue reading

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NET 220 named Sir Martyn Poliakoff

There has been a new tram naming in Nottingham with Citadis 220 being named “Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff” in honour of the celebrated professor at the University of Nottingham, a global leader in science and a familiar face to millions … Continue reading

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Passenger numbers rise on NET but still down on pre-pandemic levels

The latest “Performance and Progress Update” for Nottingham Express Transit has revealed that although passenger numbers have seen an increase in recent months it still remains at only 60% of pre-pandemic levels.

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Pay deal accepted – strikes off in Nottingham

The threat of further strike action on Nottingham Express Transit has been averted after members of the GMB Union accepted the latest pay offer. Negotiations have been ongoing for several months and one day of strike action was taken during … Continue reading

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Central – High School

It seems its all about education on this section of Nottingham Express Transit as “Stop by Stop” continues and after a university last time it’s a school this time out!

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