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Stand up comedy on a tram!

Nottingham’s Comedy Festival will be taking place between 3rd and 11th November, the fifteenth edition of the event which is set to be the biggest and best yet with 120 comedians performing at over 100 venues across the city. And … Continue reading

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Next set of NET engineering works to see upgraded bus service

With one set of engineering works now completed on Nottingham Express Transit preparations are underway for the next set which will affect services to Toton Lane for a week from Saturday 28th October. And following passenger feedback there has been … Continue reading

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NET Engineering Works this October

In most years there is one major closure on Nottingham Express Transit during the summer months to allow for rail replacement works to take place but in 2023 there will be additional work taking place this October. Two areas will … Continue reading

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Winners announced at Global Light Rail Awards

The annual Global Light Rail Awards took place on 4th October in London with systems and individuals across the world celebrating their success over the past 12 months. As the name suggests these are Global awards and as such it … Continue reading

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Could HS2 northern leg cancellation provide a boost for trams?

As had been widely predicted, Wednesday 4th October saw UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirm that the northern leg of HS2 between Birmingham and Manchester would be cancelled after the continued increase in costs. The rights and wrongs of this … Continue reading

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NET strikes off after latest offer accepted

The GMB Union have confirmed that their members working on Nottingham Express Transit have accepted the latest pay offer made to them by management which has led to the planned strikes due to start on Friday 29th September for ten … Continue reading

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Strikes still on the cards in Nottingham as latest offer rejected

A revised offer made by Nottingham Trams Limited with the aim of preventing strike action from affecting services during the Goose Fair has been rejected with the GMB Union urging for a further improved offer to be made.

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NET launch discounted academic tram year passes

With the new University year about to get underway, Nottingham Express Transit is looking to make student life affordable to students going to or returning to Nottingham with a discounted academic tram year pass available for purchase. For a limited … Continue reading

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Cheaper travel for under 22s on Nottingham Express Transit confirmed

Any resident of Nottinghamshire aged under 22 is set to be eligible for discounted tram travel on the Nottingham Express Transit network after the operator confirmed their participation in the council’s cheaper travel scheme.

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More NET Park and Ride sites to be covered by enhanced enforcement

The Park and Ride sites serving the Nottingham Express Transit system at Hucknall and Moor Bridge are to become the latest to enjoy enforcement patrols as the clampdown of those who misuse the facilities continues. The enforcement will be introduced … Continue reading

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NET sees a fall in reliability and punctuality

September is one of the months in the year that the Greater Nottingham Light Rail Transport Advisory Committee meet and when they do they take a look at a report from Tramlink Nottingham about how Nottingham Express Transit has been … Continue reading

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England World Cup keeper to have Nottingham tram named after her

Mary Earps, England goalkeeper at the recent Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand where she won the Golden Glove award, is set to be honoured in her home city of Nottingham with a tram to be named after … Continue reading

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Another increase in passenger journeys on English light rail systems

The Department for Transport have released their latest tram and light rail statistics which show the number of passenger journeys made on English tram and light rail systems and it is another positive picture as there continues to be an … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Nottingham Express Transit August trackworks

Over a two week period in August, Nottingham Express Transit services through The Forest were suspended to allow for some rail replacement works to take place. The latest in a series of renewals which have taken place during the summer … Continue reading

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NET staff vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action

GMB Union have confirmed that their members who work on Nottingham Express Transit have voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking strike action over the latest pay deal offered to them. 92% of members voted to take strike action and although … Continue reading

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NET services disrupted after lorry hit overhead pole

Nottingham Express Transit’s run of bad luck has continued with a lorry colliding with an overhead pole causing disruption to services on the line through Beeston to Toton Lane.

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Communications fault brings NET service to a halt again

Article updated 18/8/23 Last night we brought you the news that strikes may be incoming on Nottingham Express Transit as a result of a pay dispute but today (17th August 2023) has seen services suspended in their entirety for a … Continue reading

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Strike action threatened in Nottingham over pay offer

Staff on Nottingham Express Transit could go on strike later this year after the GMB Union called a ballot over the latest pay offer which they say is a real terms pay cut. Its likely that any strike action will … Continue reading

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NET Engineering Works to affect services this August

Nottingham Express Transit is the latest tramway to announce plans for engineering works this summer with rail replacement set to take place around The Forest. This is the first time these tracks have been dealt with since the system opened … Continue reading

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National Transport Awards announce shortlist for UK Tram Operator of the Year

Awards season seems to be approaching as the shortlists for the National Transport Awards – not due to take place until 5th October – has now been announced. Amongst the many categories to be announced on the night, is the … Continue reading

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