Category Archives: South Yorkshire Supertram

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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In Pictures: Supertram 116’s advert in service

Posted on Saturday 10 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

A few weeks ago we brought you the news that Stagecoach Supertram 116 had received a new advertising livery promoting the Park and Ride sites available across the network. At that time it hadn’t entered service and the photos we … Continue reading →

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Revised Supertram services for the Arctic Monkeys

Posted on Tuesday 6 June 2023 by Gareth Prior

Stagecoach Supertram will be running a revised service on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th June with the Arctic Monkeys performing at Hillsborough Park. This will see Blue route services diverted to Middlewood following the event to provide extra capacity for … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Corporation colours on Supertram – November 2022

Posted on Monday 22 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

This time we go to Sheffield for the latest edition of “Out and About” and it’s a very popular livery that we see, now under advertsing vinyls.

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In Pictures: Supertram 120 does The Full Monty

Posted on Friday 12 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Advertising liveries can be divisive at the best of times – you either like them or you don’t! – but we’re sure that this one is going to be even more controversial with some than ever as Stagecoach Supertram 120 … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Waterthorpe on Stagecoach Supertram – June 2022

Posted on Monday 8 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Today “Out and About” is going back to June 2022 and the location is Waterthorpe on the Supertram network in South Yorkshire.

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Stagecoach Supertram Engineering Works: Sunday 21st May

Posted on Monday 1 May 2023 by Gareth Prior

Supertram services on both the Blue and Purple routes will be amended on Sunday 21st May to allow for rail replacement work on Ridgeway Road. The work is due to take place on the outbound track between the junction with … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Supertram 116 receives new advert

Posted on Saturday 29 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

After just a few months back in fleet livery, Stagecoach Supertram 116 has received another advert with this one being an internal advert publicising Park and Ride across the tram network. The tram received the new vinyls in mid-April and … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Stagecoach Supertram 102 at the end of the road

Posted on Monday 24 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

In another edition of “Out and About” we are this time going to Sheffield to take a look at the second lowest numbered tram in the fleet.

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In Pictures: Supertram Citylink 399 205 returns to use

Posted on Friday 21 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

When we reported recently that Citylink 399 206 had returned to service on Stagecoach Supertram we mentioned that classmate 399 205 was set to follow it – and now it has! 205 returned to action around Thursday 20th April but … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Supertram Citylink 399 206 back in service

Posted on Friday 14 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

Recent months, going back as far as the middle of last year, has seen availability of the Citylink vehicles operating on the Stagecoach operated Supertram network at an all time low. Both 399 205 and 399 206 have been out … Continue reading →

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 9th April 2023

Posted on Sunday 9 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

This Easter weekend we have two more photo collections for you – coming from Stagecoach Supertram and Crich Tramway Village:

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1 year countdown starts for public control for Supertram

Posted on Wednesday 5 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

March 2024 will be a key month for the South Yorkshire Supertram system as it will see the network come under public control again following the conclusion of the contract with Stagecoach. With this just a year away, the South … Continue reading →

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Stagecoach Supertram Engineering Works: April 2023

Posted on Sunday 2 April 2023 by Gareth Prior

There will be engineering works affecting Stagecoach Supertram services this April which will see some service changes. The majority will be late night works but there will also be Network Rail works taking place at Easter which impact the Tram-Train … Continue reading →

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South Yorkshire Mayor recommends tram fare cap scheme is extended

Posted on Thursday 30 March 2023 by Gareth Prior

Oliver Coppard, South Yorkshire Mayor, has recommended that the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority continues to fund a £2 fare cap on the Supertram network until the end of June. Unlike the similar scheme on buses nationwide, which is funded … Continue reading →

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