Category Archives: South Yorkshire Supertram

In Pictures: Tamper on Supertram

During early December there has been some general track maintenance taking place on the Stagecoach Supertram network with the hire of a tamper to assist with this work. The Volker Rail tamper has been seen at both Halfway and Meadowhall … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Burst water main causes Supertram disruption

There have been delays to Stagecoach Supertram services on the Blue to Malin Bridge since Friday 9th December because of a burst water main. This has caused flooding of the gas system in Stannington, Malin Bridge and parts of Hillsborough … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Failed tram causes a tram jam in Sheffield City Centre!

When things are going according to plan on the Supertram system in Sheffield you may on occasions see two or three trams at the same time but at times of disruption they soon build up and you can see a … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Supertram 116 back in fleet livery on driver training

Not previously illustrated or even mentioned on these pages has been the return of Stagecoach Supertram’s 116 to fleet livery following the removal of its adverts for XPO Logistics. Since the vinyls were taken off it seems the tram has … Continue reading

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15 Years Apart: Stagecoach Supertram 102

We take a look at a modern tram in 2007 and 2022 in today’s edition of “15 Years Apart” with a trip north to Sheffield.

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The Number 20: Stagecoach Supertram 120

Having now exhausted those trams which still carry the number 20 we now start to get a little more creative for “The Number 20”, although its not taken mush thought this time around! The next tram we take a look … Continue reading

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Out and About: Supertram in service at the University of Sheffield

For this edition of “Out and About” we are going to South Yorkshire as we see trams running on the Stagecoach operated Supertram network.

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Supertram £8.6 million upgrade confirmed

Local leaders within the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority have approved a £8.6 million funding package to pay for urgent renewal work on the Supertram network. Due to come back under public control from March 2024 the network is currently … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Poppies return to Supertram

November is traditionally the month when we pause to remember those who have died in the line of duty during the many conflicts seen across the world. Originally conceived following World War I Remembrance Day is on the 11th day … Continue reading

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Late evening Supertram changes on 6th November

No Stagecoach Supertram services will run beyond Cathedral after 2100 on Sunday 6th November to allow for essential engineering works to take place on West Street. Both the Blue and Yellow routes will be affected by this change.

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Supertram fares to be capped at £2 from 1st November

Normally when we run a story on fare changes it includes the words “increase” but this time we can report on the introduction of a £2 fare cap on all tram and bus services in South Yorkshire as from 1st … Continue reading

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Public control of Supertram confirmed from March 2024

Members of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) have voted in favour of proposals which will see the Supertram system come under full public control again from March 2024 when the current Stagecoach operating contract comes to an end.

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Could Supertram come under public control again?

The South Yorkshire Supertram network could find itself under full public control again from 2024 if proposals are approved by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) at a meeting later this month. Supertram has been operated as a concession … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Water works lead to Supertram alterations

As we mentioned last week, Sunday 9th October saw a revised service on Stagecoach Supertram because of Yorkshire Water works in the Hillsborough area. This meant that all trams on the Blue and Yellow routes were unable to operate any … Continue reading

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Supertram service changes on Sunday 9th October

Sunday 9th October will see changes to services on the BLUE and YELLOW routes of Stagecoach Supertram because of emergency water works in Hillsborough. For the whole day all trams on these routes will terminate at Shalesmoor with Supertram tickets … Continue reading

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Timetable change for Supertram from 9th October

A revised timetable is to be introduced on Stagecoach Supertram as from Sunday 9th October – although it will see no changes in frequency with just changes to times trams will depart from stops, particularly in the late evening.

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Out and About: Around Park Grange Croft in Sheffield

We go “Out and About” again today as we’re in Sheffield for some views taken around Park Grange Croft on the Blue and Purple routes out to Halfway and Herdings Park.

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Stagecoach Supertram Engineering Works: 17th & 18th September

There are to be more engineering works on the Stagecoach Supertram network throughout the weekend of Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September. This will impact services on the Blue and Purple routes with rail replacement works due to take place … Continue reading

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Man dies after being hit by a tram in Sheffield

A man died after he was hit by a tram in Sheffield late on Friday 2nd September. The incident happened at approximately 2115 close to the stop at Carbrook on the route to Meadowhall with South Yorkshire Police confirming that … Continue reading

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Passenger numbers on UK tramways bounce back – but still below pre-pandemic levels

Passenger numbers on all tram and light rail systems in the UK have bounced back to their highest levels since before the pandemic but are still a long way short of numbers which were carried in 2019/20 according to the … Continue reading

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