Category Archives: South Yorkshire Supertram

Trams &: Stagecoach Supertram 118 & bus

Posted on Sunday 21 August 2022 by Gareth Prior

In this edition of “Trams &” we are off to South Yorkshire as we see another bus alongside a tram at the Halfway terminus on Supertram.

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Stagecoach Supertram Engineering Works: 20th and 21st August

Posted on Wednesday 10 August 2022 by Gareth Prior

Essential engineering works on Stagecoach Supertram on the weekend of Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August will mean that the Blue and Purple routes will be running a revised (or no) service throughout the weekend.

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Trams &: Stagecoach Supertram 399 206 & bus

Posted on Sunday 7 August 2022 by Gareth Prior

Today “Trams &” is back in Sheffield as we feature another of the trams operating on the Supertram network along with a bus.

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Trams &: Stagecoach Supertram 103 & bus

Posted on Sunday 31 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

We are off to Sheffield again for another image of a tram alongside a bus as “Trams &” continues.

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In Pictures: Supertram moves the crowds for Tramlines festival

Posted on Monday 25 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

Taking place from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th July, the Tramlines Festival has seen large crowds of people wanting to get and from the event – and what better way than to transport them by tram? With the festival taking … Continue reading →

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The heat! Services affected across the UK after record-breaking temperatures

Posted on Tuesday 19 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

If you’ve been in the UK over the past few days you may have noticed that its been a tad warm. With record-breaking temperatures experienced nationwide, tram systems have had to introduce revised services with both speed restrictions and infrastructure … Continue reading →

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Trams &: Stagecoach Supertram 399 204 & bus

Posted on Sunday 10 July 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another edition of “Trams &” and we head to Sheffield again for a location previously featured in this series in the city centre.

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Out and About: Another trip to Sheffield

Posted on Monday 20 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its time for another edition of “Out and About” and the location this time is Sheffield for a selection of views from across the network showing a variety of tram types and liveries.

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Light rail services to be affected by national rail strike

Posted on Tuesday 14 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Although the national rail strike announced for 21st, 23rd and 25th June does not directly included staff working on any tram or light rail system in the UK there will be some impact on services where track is shared with … Continue reading →

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Trams in Video: Trams at Sheffield Station

Posted on Sunday 12 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

Today’s “Trams in Video” head off to Sheffield’s Stagecoach Supertram network as we take a brief look at trams running through the Sheffield Station tramstop.

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In Pictures: Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend works in Sheffield

Posted on Tuesday 7 June 2022 by Gareth Prior

The extended Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend gave Stagecoach Supertram the ideal opportunity to undertake some further rail replacement works with the section along Infirmary Road being taken care of meaning that services on both the Blue and Yellow routes were … Continue reading →

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More rail replacement works in Sheffield over Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend

Posted on Saturday 21 May 2022 by Gareth Prior

Both the Blue and Yellow routes of Stagecoach Supertram will see an amended service running throughout the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend as rail replacement works take place along Infirmary Road. These works mean there will no trams from Shalesmoor to … Continue reading →

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Minor Supertram timetable changes in May

Posted on Saturday 14 May 2022 by Gareth Prior

There will be further timetable changes on Stagecoach Supertram from May (15th May for the Tram-Train, 29th May for everything else) in a bid to improve reliability. Its nothing major and it won’t see any changes to frequencies of any … Continue reading →

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Trams return to Halfway!

Posted on Wednesday 11 May 2022 by Gareth Prior

Its taken its time but Blue route services on Stagecoach Supertram finally returned through to Halfway mid-morning on Wednesday 11th May. Trams had last run to Halfway on Friday 1st April with overhead line problems having caused issues ever since.

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In Pictures: Trams still terminate at Beighton/Drake House Lane

Posted on Saturday 7 May 2022 by Gareth Prior

It has now been over a month since trams were last able to run through to Halfway on Stagecoach Supertram with Beighton/Drake House Lane remaining a temporary terminus. Although it had been hoped that a full service would be able … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Football specials on Stagecoach Supertram

Posted on Tuesday 3 May 2022 by Gareth Prior

On Saturday 30th April with Sheffield Wednesday having a crucial match in their bid for promotion from League One it was back to the old days on Stagecoach Supertram – with the return of football specials! It may not quite … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Signalling problems sees Tram-Train services diverted to Meadowhall

Posted on Wednesday 27 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Network Rail signalling problems around Rotherham on Monday 25th April meant the Stagecoach Supertram operated Tram-Train service to Rotherham Parkgate was disrupted. As is often the case when it isn’t possible to access the line via the Tinsley Chord the … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: 121 returns to service after accident repairs

Posted on Tuesday 26 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Stagecoach Supertram has welcomed 121 back to the operating fleet after the completion of accident repairs. 121 was only out of service for a couple of weeks after being involved in a collision with a police van on Monday 11th … Continue reading →

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Platform lighting upgrade in Sheffield

Posted on Saturday 23 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

Stops across the Stagecoach Supertram are set to enjoy new upgraded lighting as part of a project to improve passenger safety on the network. The current energy intensive lighting is to be replaced Phillips LED lighting which not only ensure … Continue reading →

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Out and About: Springtime in Hillsborough

Posted on Sunday 17 April 2022 by Gareth Prior

“Out and About” is back in Sheffield today with spring having sprung around Hillsborough.

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