Category Archives: Nottingham Express Transit

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Nottingham Express Transit have named another of their Alstom Citadis trams with the latest vehicle to receive a name being 234 – the highest numbered tram yet to receive a number. It now carries the name George Africanus, who was … Continue reading →

In the second of our new series of brief introductions to the tramway of the British Isles we take a look at the new Phase Two extensions of Nottingham Express Transit with the new routes, stops, timetable and trams all … Continue reading →

Three years after construction began – and 12 years after the first discussions – Phase Two of Nottingham Express Transit has opened to the public with the first trams departing the two new termini, at Clifton South and Toton Lane, … Continue reading →

Tuesday 25th August – as well as being only 4 months until Christmas! – will see Nottingham Express Transit expand with the opening of the two Phase Two lines serving Clifton and Chilwell. Shortly after 0600 services will commence from … Continue reading →