Category Archives: South Yorkshire Supertram

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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Tram and Light Rail journeys in England up once again

Tram and light rail usage in England has reached record levels (well since 1983 when records began anyway – it was probably a lot higher in the heyday of the tram!) according to the latest figures released by the Department … Continue reading

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Picture in Time: South Yorkshire Supertram 05

Its time for another trip to the second of the UK’s new on street tramways for this installment of “Picture in Time” as we take a look at South Yorkshire Supertram 05 in April 1994.

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In Pictures: Stagecoach Supertram rail replacement works go on…

The ongoing rail replacement works on Stagecoach Supertram are continuing in the city centre with recent progress being on the top of Commercial Street and Lower High Street. Only one line was dealt with at a time so as to … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Stagecoach Supertram rail replacement works move on to city centre bridge

The next phase of rail replacement works on Stagecoach Supertram commenced on Monday 11th May as expected with the first area affected being the track across the Park Square bowstring bridge. These views, courtesy of Stuart Cooke, show the start … Continue reading

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Picture in Time: South Yorkshire Supertram 12

Our modern tram “Picture in Time” feature this week moves across the Pennines to the South Yorkshire Supertram system with a couple of views of 12 taken in 1995.

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Supertram rail replacement works move on to Area 6

The first phase of rail replacement works this year on Stagecoach Supertram will be completed on Saturday 9th May and a normal tram service will then run on Sunday 10th May ahead of the next phase commencing on Monday 11th … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Stagecoach Supertram Rail Replacement update

The first phase of rail replacement works on Stagecoach Supertram for 2015 is now drawing to a close with only a few days now left before it should be completed. In the lead up to the end concentration has been … Continue reading

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Real Time Information coming soon for Stagecoach Supertram

Passengers on Stagecoach Supertram are set to enjoy real time information at all stops following the installation of electronic information displays which are now under test before full commissioning. Since the system opened 20 years ago passengers have just had … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Stagecoach Supertram rail replacement works continue

The rail replacement project on Stagecoach Supertram is continuing with the latest worksite being on the inbound curve at Wood Street. The outbound track at the same location was completed last weekend with other recent work being seen on the … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Supertram rail replacement works continue

The rail replacement works on Stagecoach Supertram have now moved onto the outbound track just beyond Hillsborough tramstop and the points leading to Holme Lane and Middlewood Road. This area includes some interlaced track with the worksite ending just short … Continue reading

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Passengers remain satisfied with the UK’s tramways

Transport Focus – formerly Passenger Focus – carried out the second annual Tram Passenger Survey in Autumn 2015 and the results have recently been released showing that 90% of those questioned remain satisfied with the overall tram service with passengers … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Stagecoach Supertram 2015 rail replacement works commence

The 2015 programme of rail replacement works on Stagecoach Supertram commenced on Saturday 28th March. The first phase of works this year – known as Area 5 – is on the stretch between Infirmary Road and Hillsborough with the first … Continue reading

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Supertram services change for the Queen

Her Majesty the Queen will be visiting Sheffield on Thursday 2nd April and as a result Supertram services will be altered from the start of service until approximately 1330. These changes are in addition to the alterations which will be … Continue reading

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Supertram to amend fares during next stage of rail replacement works

Stagecoach Supertram have announced that they will either be freezing or reducing ticket prices when the next stage of rail replacement works start on the network. Single tickets are to remain at the same price whilst there is a reduction … Continue reading

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