Category Archives: South Yorkshire Supertram

In Pictures: Supertram 123 unveiled in new livery

On Sunday 25th October Stagecoach Supertram held an Open Day at the Nunnery Square Depot with over 1800 visitors taking the opportunity to see behind the scenes. Included on the day was a behind the scenes tour (allowing visitors to … Continue reading

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Picture in Time: Stagecoach Supertram 106

As Stagecoach Supertram are throwing open the doors to their depot today where better can we go for the latest Picture in Time image than Sheffield and a view of one of the many advertising liveries carried on one of … Continue reading

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Supertram services resume after collision

Stagecoach Supertram have resumed full services on the Blue and Yellow routes following the removal of the trams involved in the collision at Shalesmoor on Thursday 22nd October. Despite initial external appearances 118 had actually suffered more severe damage than … Continue reading

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Collision on Supertram

At around 0830 on Thursday 22nd October two Stagecoach Supertram trams were involved in a low speed collision at Shalesmoor tramstop causing severe disruption for both the Blue and Yellow routes for the rest of the day. Photos on the … Continue reading

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Supertram prepare for depot open day

It is only a few days until the centrepiece of Stagecoach Supertram’s 21st anniversary celebrations with a Depot Open Day taking place at Nunnery Square Depot on Sunday 25th October – with free entry! Highlights look set to be the … Continue reading

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Minor timetable changes for Supertram

A new timetable will be introduced on Stagecoach Supertram from Monday 5th October although only passengers who travel in the early mornings will notice any difference. Three services on the Blue route will be removed with two additional journeys being … Continue reading

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This week on British Trams Online…

We have five new Photo Galleries for you this week as part of the latest main site update:

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Tramways reopen after trackworks

The past week has seen two tramways reopen following major trackworks with Stagecoach Supertram now operating full services across the whole network after another summer of rail replacement whilst Manchester Metrolink services are now able to travel through St Peter’s … Continue reading

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Depot open day planned as Supertram trackworks come to a conclusion

2015’s rail replacement works on Stagecoach Supertram are set to end this week with full services resuming on Tuesday 25th August on all three routes and to celebrate the fact – and also the impending 21st birthday of the network … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Supertram rail replacement works continue

Stagecoach Supertram’s rail replacement works are starting to come towards a close with 90% of the work now completed. All rail replacement work is due to be finished before the end of August and during the first week of the … Continue reading

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Supertram Selfie competition announced

To mark the 21st anniversary of Supertram in 2015, operators Stagecoach have teamed up with artist Pete McKee for a unique project which will see four users of the tram network immortalized in the artist’s unique style. To be involved … Continue reading

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Enjoy Supertram services on a Sunday for just £1

Stagecoach Supertram have announced that on all Sundays in August you will be able to purchase an all day unlimited travel ticket for just £1. Valid on all tram services, replacement bus services and the Supertram Link bus services the … Continue reading

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Picture in Time: South Yorkshire Supertram 06

Today the tram to feature as part of our “Picture in Time” series is South Yorkshire Supertram 06 which is seen in the city centre shortly after the system opened in 1994.

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In Pictures: Supertram works move to City Road

Progress is continuing with the Stagecoach Supertram rail replacement works with the latest site seeing attention being on City Road. Work is taking place on both tracks and is slowly moving towards Manor Top. Trams on the Blue route are … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Latest on Supertram rail replacement works

The latest phase of rail replacement works on Stagecoach Supertram have now commenced with the first stage of these works being on South Street Bridge between the delta junction and Sheffield Station. As a result of these works trams on … Continue reading

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Picture in Time: Stagecoach Supertram 104 & 121

We head back to Sheffield for our latest “Picture in Time” feature as we show not one but two trams in action on the – by now – Stagecoach Supertram network in 2000.

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First Tram-Train for Sheffield nears completion

The first of seven Tram-Trains for use on Stagecoach Supertram is nearing completion in Spain with the first pictures of the vehicle under construction having recently been released on social media by Supertram. The seven vehicles are being built by … Continue reading

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Latest phase of Supertram rail replacement works to finish early

Area 7 of the Stagecoach Supertram rail replacement works within Sheffield City Centre are set to end early with normal services now due to operate on all routes over the weekend of Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June. Recent progress … Continue reading

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Safety campaign launched in Sheffield

Its not a new problem but Stagecoach Supertram, the South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive and South Yorkshire Supertram have teamed up to launch a safety campaign urging locals not to take part in tram surfing across the Supertram network. There … Continue reading

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In Pictures: More from Sheffield as the rail replacement works continue

The rail replacement works on Stagecoach Supertram have now moved on the area 7 which is again within Sheffield City Centre. Work started on 2nd June and is due to continue until 28th June with track being replaced around the … Continue reading

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