Category Archives: Nottingham Express Transit

Alstom Citadis 221 has become the sixth of the class to arrive at Wilkinson Street Depot in Nottingham, arriving on 11th December. Just like its five sisters before it the tram was transported from Alstom’s Barcelona plant to Southampton Docks … Continue reading →

For the first time since opening Nottingham Express Transit are going to offer a service during the early hours of 1st January to aid those coming back from New Year parties in the city centre. Between 0030 and 0200 on … Continue reading →

After a break of nearly five months another tram has entered service on Nottingham Express Transit in new mainly silver fleet livery. The tram in question is 204, which was previously in the blue based “Glide in Nottingham” livery, and … Continue reading →

The number of Alstom Citadis trams in Nottingham has increased again with the arrival of the fifth example – 220 – at Wilkinson Street Depot. It seems that the deliveries of these new trams no longer seems newsworthy as no-one … Continue reading →

Nottingham Express Transit is rapidly taking on the mantle of the most colourful tramway in the UK with another all over advert debuting this week, although this one – on 207 – has yet to be completed. The tram is … Continue reading →

Continuing upgrade work at stops across Nottingham Express Transit will see the footpath and steps leading from the park and ride facilities to the tram stop at Moor Bridge closed this week. Signs will be in place to direct passengers … Continue reading →

The fourth Alstom Citadis tram – 219 – for Nottingham Express Transit arrived at its new home on Thursday 14th November having trodden the usual route from Spain via Southampton Docks. It arrived during the morning and was unloaded at … Continue reading →

The testing of the first of the new Nottingham Express Transit Citadis trams is set to be stepped up a notch this week with the first city centre test runs due to take place. The first of the trams has … Continue reading →

The third of the 22 strong fleet of Alstom Citadis trams for Nottingham Express Transit has now arrived at the Wilkinson Street Depot. The tram – believed to be 218 although once again it currently has no external number visible … Continue reading →

As part of the expansion of Nottingham Express Transit, adverts have been placed for more tram drivers to join the team. With a salary starting at £19,552 and rising to £20,883.20 when qualified the jobs have a deadline of 31st … Continue reading →

Nottingham Express Transit has won in the transport category at the Nottingham Post Environment Awards for the role it is playing in reducing car use in the city. Jamie Swift, Marketing Manager at NET, said: “We’re delighted at this latest … Continue reading →

Nottingham Express Transit Incentro 211 has finally lost its advertising vinyls for “Armed Forces Day” and these have now been replaced by new advertising vinyls for Alstom – yes that’s right Alstom now have an advertising livery on a tram … Continue reading →

The second of the 22 Alstom Citadis trams being constructed for Nottingham Express Transit has now arrived at Wilkinson Street depot following its transport from Spain. Like the first tram it was transported by sea to Southampton Docks in Southampton … Continue reading →

The annual Goose Fair takes place at The Forest Recreation Ground in Nottingham from Wednesday 2nd until Sunday 6th October and as usual Nottingham Express Transit will be running extra trams in connection with the event. On Thursday 3rd, Friday … Continue reading →

Another bridge has been moved into position as work to construct Phase Two of Nottingham Express Transit continues. The latest structure will carry the trams over the A52 and is part of a series of structures which will eventually form … Continue reading →

Nottingham Express Transit have officially launched a new, more flexible, student ticket for those heading to University in the city for the first time or even those returning for more. Previously the ticket was based on term dates but now … Continue reading →

Late on the evening of Tuesday 10th September Wilkinson Street depot in Nottingham received a delivery as the very first Alstom Citadis tram arrived. The tram – as expected numbered 216 – is the first Citadis to be delivered to … Continue reading →

The hugely popular £5 ticket, which allows a family of 5 (two adults, three children) or just two adults unlimited travel on the Nottingham Express Transit network for a day, has been extended and will now be available on all … Continue reading →

The first of 22 Alstom Citadis trams for Nottingham Express Transit is set to be unveiled to the world during a special ceremony at Wilkinson Street depot. NET are obviously not superstitious as they are to hold this event on … Continue reading →