Category Archives: Nottingham Express Transit

NET memorabilia donated to Crich Tramway Village

Posted on Sunday 27 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

For obvious reasons a lot of the collection at the Crich Tramway Village relates to first generation tramways but to help fill a gap in the collection Nottingham Express Transit have recently donated signage with a view to a new … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 26th June 2021

Posted on Saturday 26 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

This week it is into the recent archives again with Nottingham Express Transit the latest location:

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English Light Rail journeys for 2020/21 see dramatic fall

Posted on Friday 25 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

In possibly not the most shocking news of the year the latest light rail data released for the Department for Transport has shown a drastic fall in passenger journeys with an overall decrease of 69% ranging from 57.4% on London … Continue reading →

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NET Event Ticket available for travel to COVID vaccinations

Posted on Friday 25 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

The NET Event Ticket – which gives discounted return travel for £2.50 – is to be made available for anyone travelling to get their COVID-19 vaccination at either The Forest Recreation Ground or Queen’s Medical Centre over the weekend of … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – Cator Lane

Posted on Thursday 24 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

We return to our journey along the Toton Lane line of Nottingham Express Transit and reach the stop at Cator Lane for this edition of “Stop by Stop”.

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NET season ticket prices to increase

Posted on Saturday 19 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

For the first time since 2019, season ticket prices to travel on Nottingham Express Transit are to increase from Sunday 27th June. Despite the increases NET say they still provide excellent value for money and anyone who buys the ticket … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – High Road – Central College

Posted on Thursday 17 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this latest edition of “Stop by Stop” we leave street running behind as we arrive at High Road – Central College.

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NET launch Trust the Tram campaign

Posted on Saturday 12 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

As more people start to get out and about with the easing of Covid restrictions, Nottingham Express Transit have launched a Trust the Tram campaign to give reassurance to prospective passengers that the network remains safe to use.

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – Chilwell Road

Posted on Thursday 10 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

Its time again for an edition of our series which looks at the tramstops of Nottingham Express Transit’s line to Toton Lane. This time out we feature Chilwell Road.

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – Beeston Centre

Posted on Thursday 3 June 2021 by Gareth Prior

We have now passed the halfway point of stops on the Toton Lane line on Nottingham Express Transit and reach Beeston Centre – a stop unlike any other!

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – Middle Street

Posted on Thursday 27 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this latest edition of “Stop by Stop” we come to Middle Street as we continue our way along Nottingham Express Transit’s line out to Toton Lane.

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Concerns raised over Tramlink Nottingham’s latest financial losses

Posted on Sunday 23 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

Concerns have been raised about the viability of the operator of Nottingham Express Transit, Tramlink Nottingham, after reports in the Nottingham Post revealed significant losses were posted in the most recent financial year. Despite the large losses – said to … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – University Boulevard

Posted on Thursday 20 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

We continue our journey along Nottingham Express Transit’s Toton Lane line today in this latest edition of “Stop by Stop”.

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – University of Nottingham

Posted on Thursday 13 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

Onwards we go with our look at the tramstops of Nottingham Express Transit’s Toton Lane line – this time out it’s the stop at University of Nottingham.

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Update – Current services on operating systems across the British Isles

Posted on Monday 10 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

As restrictions continue to be eased we thought it was time to bring another summary of what services are being operated on tram and light rail systems across the British Isles. This is just the “public service” systems and doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – Queens Medical Centre

Posted on Thursday 6 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

We have an elevated stop for you today as “Stop by Stop” continues its way along the Toton Lane line in Nottingham.

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – Gregory Street

Posted on Thursday 29 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this latest edition of “Stop by Stop” we are in Nottingham as we continue a trip on the Toton Lane line. This time we take a look at Gregory Street.

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Track works confirmed for Nottingham Express Transit from 29th April

Posted on Friday 23 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

Nottingham Express Transit services between Nottingham Station and Old Market Square won’t run between 29th April and 10th May to allow for rail replacement works close to the Lace Market stop in the city centre during this period. A revised … Continue reading →

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – NG2

Posted on Thursday 22 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

As we continue our journey on Nottingham Express Transit’s line to Toton Lane we reach what is possibly the stop with the shortest name on a UK tramway – NG2.

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Stop by Stop Nottingham Express Transit: Toton Lane line – Meadows Way West

Posted on Thursday 15 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

Today “Stop by Stop” returns to Nottingham Express Transit as we embark on a journey out to Toton Lane. Having previously covered the Clifton South line in this series we now head back towards the city centre and will start … Continue reading →

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