Category Archives: Nottingham Express Transit

Nottingham Express Transit extension to Derby is a priority

A major expansion of Nottingham Express Transit which would see it running to Derby, East Midlands Airport and the proposed HS2 station at Toton has been named as a priority project as part of devolution negotiations. The 19 local councils … Continue reading

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NET Citadis 228 named

The latest Nottingham Express Transit Citadis to receive a name has been 228 which was named Local Armed Forces Heroes in a ceremony at Toton Lane on Remembrance Day, 11th November. The name was chosen as a tribute to servicemen … Continue reading

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This week on British Trams Online

We have four Photo Galleries plus a host of updates to the Fleet Lists for you in this weeks update:

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Another £1 day on Nottingham Express Transit

Nottingham Express Transit are offering passengers the chance to travel on their network for just £1 again on Sunday 8th November. Following the success of the previous £1 Sunday the deal is being repeated with the offer available for both … Continue reading

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New NET Park and Ride sites are officially safe

The two large Park and Ride sites at Toton Lane and Clifton South on the Phase Two extensions of Nottingham Express Transit have been awarded “Park Mark” safer parking awards following recent Police assessments. Both sites have extensive lighting, excellent … Continue reading

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Picture in Time: Nottingham Express Transit 203

For the first time in our Picture in Time series we are off to the East Midlands’ only operating light rail system – Nottingham Express Transit. We are in Nottingham for the second day of public operation – 10th March … Continue reading

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NET Citadis 227 named Sir Peter Mansfield

The namings of the complete fleet of Nottingham Express Transit Citadis’ is continuing with the latest tram to receive transfers being 227 which is now named Sir Peter Mansfield. Sir Peter is one of the world’s most celebrated scientists and … Continue reading

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NET services delayed after car incursion

Just to prove that it isn’t only motorists in Greater Manchester who manage to drive onto tram tracks, services on Nottingham Express Transit’s Chilwell line were delayed on Wednesday 21st October after a car became stuck on the Lenton Lane … Continue reading

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NET Citadis 235 named David Clarke

And the namings keep on coming on Nottingham Express Transit with 235 the latest Citadis to receive a name. The tram now carries the name David Clarke, who is the captain of the Nottingham Panthers ice hockey team, and was … Continue reading

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More namings in Nottingham

Two more Alstom Citadis trams have received in Nottingham with mathematicians Ada Lovelace and George Green the latest inspirational figures to be honoured. A joint ceremony took place at Wilkinson Street Depot on Wednesday 14th October with local schoolchildren given … Continue reading

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NET Citadis 222 becomes Sam and Amy

The regular namings of the new Citadis trams on Nottingham Express Transit has continued with the latest example to receive a name being 222. The tram was named Sam and Amy at Clifton South on Monday 12th October as part … Continue reading

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Edinburgh Trams named Operator of the Year at Light Rail Awards

The annual Light Rail Awards have taken place this week in London and the big winner of the night turned out to be Edinburgh Trams which walked away with the prestigious Operator of the Year accolade. Other systems to win … Continue reading

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Travel on NET for just £1 all day on Sunday 11th October

Anyone who hasn’t been to Nottingham yet for a ride on the two new lines to Clifton and Chilwell will have the perfect excuse on Sunday 11th October when a full days travel will cost £1! Trams will run on … Continue reading

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Nottingham Express Transit Citadis 229 named Viv Anderson MBE

229 is the latest Citadis tram to be named in Nottingham with former footballer Viv Anderson MBE the latest recipient following nominations from the public. The naming ceremony took place on Thursday 24th September at Clifton South tramstop and is … Continue reading

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NET Citadis to be named Stuart Broad

Nottingham Express Transit Citadis 237 is to be named Stuart Broad during a special ceremony at Wilkinson Street Depot on Thursday 17th September. Stuart Broad is a current Nottinghamshire and England cricketer and recently celebrated regaining the Ashes and also … Continue reading

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Another naming in Nottingham

The latest Nottingham Express Transit Citadis tram to receive a name is 236 which has been named Sat Bains after the legendary local chef. The naming ceremony took place at Wilkinson Street Depot on Thursday 10th September and means there … Continue reading

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New Nottingham Express Transit DVD available

The latest DVD from Bob Hodges Transport DVDs is on Nottingham Express Transit and is available now! Nottingham Trams: Scenes from the line to Hucknall & Phoenix Park plus the new lines to Toton Lane and Clifton South is 75 … Continue reading

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New NET survey shows passengers still happy

A new passenger survey has shown that Nottingham Express Transit continues to impress travellers with customer satisfaction rating remaining over 90%. This latest survey – which was undertaken on behalf of Nottingham Express Transit – was undertaken before the extensions … Continue reading

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Nottingham Express Transit service change: Sunday 27th September

Nottingham Express Transit services will be disrupted on Sunday 27th September due to the new route of the Robin Hood Marathon. From the start of services (until mid afternoon) trams will run Hucknall/Phoenix Park to Royal Centre, Clifton South to … Continue reading

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This week on British Trams Online

We are back with more Photo Galleries this week as we say goodbye and hello…

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