Nottingham Express Transit has shared updated safety advice targeted at Nottingham\u2019s school children, as well as the wider general public, as part of a new \u201cThink Tram\u201d safety campaign. There will be three short videos shown on their social media channels which will highlight the importance of staying vigilant when travelling on or around the trams.<\/p>\n
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The three short films showcase a range of scenarios taking place in and around the tram network, including both cycling and walking, to demonstrate how important it is to always be tram aware. They tie in with NET\u2019s wider safety mission, with other safety initiatives including extensive CCTV across the network, passenger help points at tram stops and a discrete WhatsApp service, which tram users can utlitise at any time to message the NET team discreetly for any help needed.<\/p>\n
Connor Hardy, QHSE Manager at NET, said: \u201cOur new films act as a visual reminder of the consequences of not staying aware of your surroundings across the network, and will support our continued efforts in engaging with local schools and the wider community on the importance of travelling safely.<\/p>\n
\u201cSafety is at the heart of Nottingham\u2019s tram network and ensuring that we\u2019re effectively educating our tram users is something we\u2019re really passionate about. Nottingham\u2019s young people are a huge part of this, and through leading school assemblies, hosting visits to our tram depot and working with local community groups such as the Pythian Club, we\u2019re proud of all we have achieved in shining a light on the importance of being safe around our tram network.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs well as reducing any risks, we\u2019ve also found these efforts have helped to considerably reduce anti-social behavior across the network, helping to improve it for everyone that uses our trams.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nottingham has a significant school-age student population with close to 100 schools, many of which are secondary schools. In 2024, NET engaged with more than 25 schools via school visits and hosting visits to NET\u2019s tram depot, and this focus will continue in 2025.<\/p>\n
Connor also offered this advice to \u201cThink Tram\u201d:<\/p>\n
The new safety films are being rolled out on NET\u2019s social media platforms: @nettram (Instagram), @NETTram (X) and @nottinghamtram (TikTok).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Nottingham Express Transit has shared updated safety advice targeted at Nottingham\u2019s school children, as well as the wider general public, as part of a new \u201cThink Tram\u201d safety campaign. There will be three short videos shown on their social media … Continue reading