Category Archives: South Yorkshire Supertram

Stagecoach Supertram maintenance works: Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th November

Posted on Saturday 28 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

Trams will not be running to Malin Bridge on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November with essential maintenance works due to be taking place.

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Out and About: More from Hollinsend – July 2023

Posted on Monday 23 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

“Out and About” recently spent some time at Hollinsend but in just a 20 minute stay there were even more excellent images captured so we head back there again today for this latest edition.

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Supertram fare increase from 1st November

Posted on Saturday 21 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

The cost of travelling on the Supertram network – operated by Stagecoach until next March – will increase from 1st November, which includes the removal of the £2 single fare (which has been funded locally by the South Yorkshire Mayoral … Continue reading →

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Out and About: A brief stop at Hollinsend – July 2023

Posted on Monday 9 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its time to get “Out and About” again as we look at some (fairly) recent photos on a UK tramway. This time out its back to Sheffield with a brief stop to Hollinsend on the Blue and Purple routes.

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Overhead line problems cause Sheffield service change

Posted on Sunday 8 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

There were changes to services being run on Stagecoach Supertram on Friday 6th October following an overhead line problem on the route to Meadowhall. The problem was at Carbrook and meant there were changes to services both on the Yellow … Continue reading →

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Could HS2 northern leg cancellation provide a boost for trams?

Posted on Wednesday 4 October 2023 by Gareth Prior

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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In Pictures: Supertram 120 gets rainbows

Posted on Friday 22 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

Stagecoach Supertram 120 seems to have something against fleet livery as following the expiry of the contract for its all advert for The Full Monty television series it hasn’t returned to standard colours – meaning the last time it saw … Continue reading →

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The rest of Supertram 105 back in Sheffield

Posted on Monday 11 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

We brought you the news that at the end of August two thirds of Stagecoach Supertram 105 had returned to Sheffield after repairs in Scotland and its now been confirmed that the remaining section of the tram is also now … Continue reading →

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Another increase in passenger journeys on English light rail systems

Posted on Friday 8 September 2023 by Gareth Prior

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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105 returns to Sheffield – or at least two thirds of it does!

Posted on Wednesday 30 August 2023 by Gareth Prior

Stagecoach Supertram 105 – one of the original fleet of 25 trams built by Siemens-Duewag for the opening of the system in 1994 – is on its way back to operation after two thirds of the tram returned to Sheffield … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Stagecoach Supertram – June 2023

Posted on Sunday 27 August 2023 by Gareth Prior

We are back “Out and About” today with a trip to Sheffield on the cards for us.

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In Pictures: Supertram trackworks extended

Posted on Thursday 10 August 2023 by Gareth Prior

The summer rail replacement works on the Stagecoach Supertram network had been planned to be completed on Sunday 6th August with normal services resuming the following day. Unfortunately, with the continued wet weather this summer it became necessary to extend … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Trackwork continues on Supertram

Posted on Wednesday 2 August 2023 by Gareth Prior

As we saw last week a period of rail replacement work is now underway on Stagecoach Supertram with the Hillsborough area the focus of attention. Getting underway from Monday 24th July the works will be continuing until Sunday 6th August … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Double trams on Supertram – May 2023

Posted on Monday 31 July 2023 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Out and About” we are off to Stagecoach Supertram again for a bit of a fortune as trams pass.

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In Pictures: Trackwork gets underway on Supertram

Posted on Thursday 27 July 2023 by Gareth Prior

Major rail replacement works are now underway on Sheffield’s Supertram network which sees no trams running beyond Shalesmoor between 24th July and 6th August. The work is taking place in four phases during this period with the first section being … Continue reading →

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

Posted on Tuesday 25 July 2023 by Gareth Prior

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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Supertram works this summer to see service changes

Posted on Thursday 13 July 2023 by Gareth Prior

No trams will run beyond Shalesmoor for a two week period at the end of July and start of August as rail replacement works on the Stagecoach Supertram network take place. Services will be impacted between Monday 24th July and … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Tram-Trains in Sheffield City Centre

Posted on Monday 10 July 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another visit to the centre of Sheffield as we take a look at a couple of Tram-Trains in operation – both of which have only returned to action this year after a period out of use.

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Out and About: Heading out on Stagecoach Supertram

Posted on Monday 26 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another edition of “Out and About” and Sheffield is again our location.

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Out and About: Supertram sights in the city centre

Posted on Monday 12 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

We are heading “Out and About” again today as we feature some shots of the Stagecoach Supertram system in Sheffield City Centre.

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