Category Archives: Nottingham Express Transit

The second trial of the new timetable on Nottingham Express Transit took place on Sunday 3rd August which once again saw members of the Citadis fleet take to the rails. 216, 217, 218 and 221 were all noted in service … Continue reading →

Kangaroo tickets – which are valid for travel around Nottingham including on Nottingham Express Transit – are to increase in price from Sunday 31st August 2014 following a fare review. The price of these tickets are reviewed twice a year … Continue reading →

Sunday 3rd August will see another test of the new timetable for Nottingham Express Transit following the successful first trial on Sunday 27th July. The enhanced timetable, partly using the new Alstom Citadis trams, will again be in operation which … Continue reading →

Sunday 27th July saw the first use of Nottingham Express Transit’s new Citadis trams on the first day of trialling the new higher frequency timetable. Six of the Alstom built trams were used in service on this day with 218 … Continue reading →

Broxtowe Borough Council have narrowly voted in favour of launching a feasibility study into the possibility of extending Nottingham Express Transit to Kimberley. The majority of the cost of this feasibility study – which could cost up to £70,000 – … Continue reading →

Work continues to construct Phase 2 of Nottingham Express Transit ahead of the opening of the two new lines in early 2015. These views provided by Ken Jones show the current scene at Middle Walk, Beeston where there will be … Continue reading →

The next six weeks are to see major road resurfacing works at the junction of Queens Road East and University Boulevard as the tram construction works here approach a conclusion. The tram tracks at this location have now been laid … Continue reading →

The first of the new Alstom built Citadis trams are due to enter passenger service for the first time on Sunday 27th July as new higher frequency service is tested. It is planned that around double the number of trams … Continue reading →

Construction work on Phase Two of Nottingham Express Transit is continuing with Cator Lane in Chilwell now reopened to traffic following the completion of works to install a water culvert, relocate various utilities and install the all important tram tracks. … Continue reading →

Whereas Blackpool simplify their fares, Nottingham Express Transit review their fares but however you say it the same thing happens – fares rise! Pay on the day fares to travel on Nottingham Express Transit will be rising from Sunday 27th … Continue reading →

It has been confirmed that the Phase Two extensions of Nottingham Express Transit will not open on 14th December as previously announced with a two to three month delay likely due to a number of “challenges” encountered during the construction. … Continue reading →

You may remember a few weeks ago that Nottingham Express Transit’s 209 carried an advert for The Milk Race, a major cycling race taking place in Nottingham City Centre during May. Whether by accident or design 209 is named Sydney … Continue reading →

Following on from the naming of the Nottingham Express Transit Phase Two bridge over the railway station as the Karlsruhe Friendship Bridge it has been announced that a second iconic bridge is to be named. A steel bowstring bridge which … Continue reading →

The ever changing liveries of Nottingham Express Transit has taken another twist with the last couple of weeks seeing two more all over adverts unveiled. 207 has lost its strange all over blue livery in favour of an advert for … Continue reading →

Taylor Woodrow Alstom, the contractor in charge of construction of Nottingham Express Transit Phase Two, have launched a new safety campaign as the overhead lines start to be installed on the new lines due to open at the end of … Continue reading →

It has been announced that one of Nottingham Express Transit’s new Citadis trams will be named after the Nottingham Nurse of the Year ahead of its entry into service later this year. Nottingham Express Transit were one of the sponsors … Continue reading →

On Sunday 25th May with the Milk Race, a cycling race, taking place in Nottingham City Centre Nottingham Express Transit services from Hucknall and Phoenix Park were turned short at Royal Centre. As well as the fairly rare use of … Continue reading →

Nottingham Express Transit 209 is running with another new look following the expansion of its adverts for The Milk Race alongside lime green ends. The two end cars are now complete in plain lime green with text at the top … Continue reading →

The adverts for Interski carried on Nottingham Express Transit’s Incentro 209 have now been removed and the tram is once again operating in the white and pale blue base colours. The tram only received the adverts in mid-December having previously … Continue reading →

With the first daytime test runs of the new Alstom Citadis trams taking place over the past week in Nottingham city centre, Nottingham Express Transit are offering one lucky person and a guest the chance to drive one within the … Continue reading →