{"id":15522,"date":"2016-10-09T10:29:59","date_gmt":"2016-10-09T09:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/?p=15522"},"modified":"2016-10-09T10:29:59","modified_gmt":"2016-10-09T09:29:59","slug":"in-pictures-sheffield-tram-train-project-work-continues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.britishtramsonline.co.uk\/news\/?p=15522","title":{"rendered":"In Pictures: Sheffield tram-train project work continues"},"content":{"rendered":"

It may seem to be the project which has been progressing at a snail\u2019s pace but work is underway on the necessary construction work needed for the introduction of the Sheffield to Rotherham tram-train service which it is hoped may be up and running at some point in 2017. In this photo update \u2013 courtesy of Glyn Hill \u2013 we take a look at some recent shots of the stage various sections of the project has now reached.<\/p>\n

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Taken from Tinsley Viaduct this is where the chord line joins the current tramway<\/p><\/div>\n

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The chord line which will link the Network Rail line with the Supertram network.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Another view of the chord line where progress is finally being made with the track at least.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Rotherham Parkgate with track panels waiting for installation.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Rotherham Central where the low floor platforms will be constructed.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Another view at Rotherham Central.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Back to Tinsley Chord where not only is there track in place but overhead masts have also been installed. (All Photographs by Glyn Hill)<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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