Category Archives: South Yorkshire Supertram

Lockdown Walks: Stagecoach Supertram 110 & 112

Posted on Saturday 15 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

Two trams for the price of one in this edition of “Lockdown Walks”.

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Update – Current services on operating systems across the British Isles

Posted on Monday 10 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

As restrictions continue to be eased we thought it was time to bring another summary of what services are being operated on tram and light rail systems across the British Isles. This is just the “public service” systems and doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Improved Tram-Train service in the evening from 16th May

Posted on Sunday 9 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

Stagecoach Supertram services to Rotherham Parkgate are to start operating to an improved frequency in the evenings from 16th May but there is still no sight of an increased daytime frequency with the service continuing to run two an hour … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Walks: Stagecoach Supertram 112

Posted on Saturday 8 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this article we take another “Lockdown Walk” in Sheffield showing the Supertram system in action.

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Lockdown Walks: Stagecoach Supertram 115

Posted on Sunday 2 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

Today “Lockdown Walks” is on the way to Sheffield as we continue our look at trams running during Coronavirus restrictions.

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Stagecoach Supertram engineering works: Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th May

Posted on Sunday 2 May 2021 by Gareth Prior

There will be further engineering works on Stagecoach Supertram on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th May, although this time it will only be an overnight closure with late evening and early morning services being suspended to allow for track maintenance.

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Renewal of Supertram remains priority for Sheffield City Region

Posted on Friday 30 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

Dan Jarvis, the Mayor of the Sheffield City Region, has gone on record as saying one of his priorities remains securing the future of the Supertram network and that this remains more important than even considering any future expansion. It … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Walks: Stagecoach Supertram 104

Posted on Sunday 25 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

This latest “Lockdown Walks” is on the way to Hillsborough in Sheffield with another view of a tram running on the Supertram network during the latest period of lockdown.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 24th April 2021

Posted on Saturday 24 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

This week’s main site update has been uploaded and includes another two photo collections – from the archive and more recently.

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In Pictures: Manual point changing in Sheffield

Posted on Monday 19 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

Over the past few days there has been a fault with the automatic points at Hillsborough Corner on Stagecoach Supertram where the Blue route diverges from the Yellow route as it heads down Holme Lane. This has required the manual … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Walks: Stagecoach Supertram 117

Posted on Sunday 18 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

This edition of “Lockdown Walks” features another tram on the Stagecoach Supertram network.

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Lockdown Walks: Stagecoach Supertram 112

Posted on Sunday 11 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

Today’s “Lockdown Walks” is heading into Sheffield City Centre.

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New timetables for Supertram from 12th April

Posted on Thursday 8 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

With Monday 12th April being the next stage in the government’s roadmap to easing restrictions, Stagecoach Supertram have announced that they will introducing new timetables from that date which for the Purple and Yellow routes will see the return of … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Supertram Park Square junction relay

Posted on Monday 5 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

There have been no Stagecoach Supertram services on the complete Stagecoach Supertram network after 2000 on Saturday 3rd April to allow for the vital Park Square junction to have its track replaced. All services on the Supertram network have to … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Walks: Stagecoach Supertram 121

Posted on Monday 5 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

We head off for another “Lockdown Walks” in Sheffield featuring a tram running on the Blue route.

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Lockdown Walks: Stagecoach Supertram 104

Posted on Saturday 3 April 2021 by Gareth Prior

“Lockdown Walks” is heading off to Sheffield again in this edition as we take a look at another tram running on the Supertram network.

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Supertram Engineering Works to disrupt services over Easter

Posted on Wednesday 24 March 2021 by Gareth Prior

Essential engineering works on the major junction at Park Square just outside Sheffield City Centre will see major disruption to services on the Supertram network from 2000 on Saturday 3rd April until the start of service on Tuesday 6th April … Continue reading →

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Public Consultation launched for improvements at Rotherham Parkgate

Posted on Monday 22 March 2021 by Gareth Prior

South Yorkshire PTE have launched a consultation into several transport improvement at Rotherham Parkgate which should make it easier for passengers to access the Supertram Tram-Train service from there into Sheffield. Included in the proposals are improved road access, better … Continue reading →

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More DfT funding for English light rail systems

Posted on Saturday 20 March 2021 by Gareth Prior

The Department for Transport have confirmed that a further £33 million in emergency Coronavirus funding is to be awarded to the six English light rail systems outside of London (London Tramlink and the Docklands Light Railway are supported through the … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Walks: Stagecoach Supertram 120

Posted on Sunday 14 March 2021 by Gareth Prior

In this latest “Lockdown Walks” we head out into Sheffield as we take a look at probably the most popular of all the trams in the fleet, thanks in no small part to its special livery.

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