It seems to have been a long-time coming, but it has now been confirmed that the new tram-train station at Magna will open on Thursday 9th April 2026 – the first additional stop to be added to the network since the start of tram-train services in 2018.
The stop has long been planned and has been delivered through the South Yorkshire Combined Authority (SYMCA) in partnership with Network Rail and Supertram. It has cost £10.1 million with funding coming from the UK Government’s Transforming Cities Fund.
The stop will obviously provide excellent access to the Magna Science Adventure Centre (one of the region’s most popular family attractions) but will also strengthen public transport links between Rotherham and Sheffield. It will offer quick and more convenient connections for residents, visitors and workers.
It is located near to Templeborough and Tinsley and will improve access to two of South Yorkshire’s busiest employment corridors and support wider regeneration ambitions for the Don Valley Corridor. The surrounding area is home to hundreds of businesses and thousands of jobs across manufacturing, logistics, green industry, retail and hospitality.
The stop features fully accessible platforms, a new pedestrian overbridge and step free access via lifts. There is also a 100 space free Park and Ride site, and there is cycle parking and electric vehicle charging available.
It has been designed to help address long-standing congestion and air quality challenges in the Lower Don Valley and along the A6178 corridor.
Whilst located on Network Rail infrastructure, from 9th April it will be exclusively served by all tram-train services. It becomes the second intermediate stop on the tram-train extension, with the route now consisting of stops of Magna, Rotherham Central and Rotherham Parkgate.
Oliver Coppard, Mayor of South Yorkshire, said: “The opening of Magna station is a proud moment for South Yorkshire, showing the progress we’re making as we build the South Yorkshire People’s Network. I can’t wait to welcome passengers at Magna when the Tram Train services start next month. This is exactly what taking back control of our public transport looks like; us building the future.”
Sean English, Managing Director of Supertram, added: “Magna is an important addition to the Tram Train network, and we are excited to connect passengers to this fantastic venue and its events. Our colleagues, including trained drivers, are ready to serve this stop, and we thank everyone involved in the project. The new Park and Ride facility also offers great opportunities for people travelling between Rotherham and Sheffield.”
SYMCA don’t plan this to be the end of new infrastructure for the Supertram network either. £7.5 million worth of funding from the DfT has been obtained to allow feasibility work to take place looking at potential extensions in the future.