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BBC News
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Rail replacement works continue on Sheffield tram network
Work to replace more worn rails on the Supertram network in Sheffield will take place over the next two weeks, concluding the summer programme of project is getting under way on Middlewood Road and will last until 29 August, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) comes after similar work was carried out on Ridgeway Road on the blue and purple tram said the improvements were being carried out over the summer holidays while passenger numbers were lower. Melanie Corcoran, executive director of transport, said: "We hope to minimise any passenger and traffic disruption and keep people moving while this work progresses."The rail replacement work follows a commitment by SYMCA to invest more than £110m by includes upgrades to the trams, track, control systems and power supplies alongside the construction of a new tram train station at Magna, it said. Ms Corcoran added: "The rail replacement on Middlewood Road will be the final works to be completed this summer."By investing in the Supertram system, we're increasing the longevity of the region's tram network and ensuring the safe operation of this popular service for the millions of people who use it every year."The works will be carried out along Middlewood Road between the Sheffield Wednesday training ground and the junction of Hillsborough Grove. It means the yellow route tram services will run a revised service from 17 August to Friday 29 August inclusive. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
BBC News
11-08-2025
- Business
- BBC News
South Yorkshire bin lorries used to find mobile phone 'not spots'
Bin lorries are to be used to help identify areas with poor or no mobile phone signal in South trucks and street sweepers will be fitted with technology to collect data about connectivity as part of a project run by mobile analytics company year-long research scheme has been given £34,000 from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA), which says it will help residents make an informed choice about which network operator to collection has already begun in Barnsley, and data for all towns and cities including Doncaster, Sheffield, and Rotherham is expected to be made public before the end of the year. As part of the project, a free online map will be created with a postcode checker, to show users which of the UK's four main service providers - EE, O2, Three, and Vodaphone - offer the best coverage in their area. 'Not Spots' George Gibson, from Streetwave, said phone and internet access was one of the most important forms of infrastructure, but it had not been "mapped out" like roads and railways."We don't understand which of our communities are suffering from digital exclusion," he added that bin lorries were ideal for the project because as they already had to drive to every residential and commercial property in the projects have been carried out in places including Norfolk, Dorset and Yorkshire's Mayor Oliver Coppard said: "Digital connectivity isn't a luxury, it's a necessity, whether it's accessing public services, running a business or just staying in touch with friends and family."Too many people in South Yorkshire are still stuck in mobile 'not spots' where coverage is patchy or non-existent."That's why it's important this project is giving us the data we need to change, to make sure everyone in South Yorkshire can get the signal they need, wherever they live." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds or catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
28-07-2025
- BBC News
Sheffield tram route to be served by replacement bus during works
Improvement works taking place on the Supertram network in Sheffield mean some services will be replaced by buses and timetables will be upgrades, taking place from Monday until 15 August, include the replacement of tracks and resurfacing, affecting the blue and purple work is part of South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority's (SYMCA) plan to invest more than £110m in the network by 2027, including upgrades to the trams, tracks, control systems and power supplies alongside the construction of a new tram station at Magna.A SYMCA spokesperson said they hoped that scheduling the work during the summer would "minimise any passenger and traffic disruption". Work taking place will include replacing the track on Ridgeway Road, between Manor Top and Hollinsend tram work will also take place on Park Grange Road to fix the concrete surfacing and sealant around the tram stops including Granville Road, Park Grange Croft, Park Grange, Arbourthorne Road, Spring Lane, Manor Top, Hollinsend, Herdings/Leighton Road and Herdings Park will not be in use between 28 July and 15 services will run on the purple route during the work.A tram replacement bus service will run between Fitzalan Square in the city centre and Herdings Park, via Gleadless Townend, up to every 15 minutes, serving all the affected tram changes to the blue route mean trams will run between Halfway and Gleadless Townend every 15 minutes while the upgrades are carried out.A SYMCA spokesperson said: "We have successfully completed work recently on sections of track in Birley, Hillsborough, Gleadless and Langsett Road. "By investing in the Supertram system, we're increasing the longevity of the region's tram network and ensuring the safe operation of this popular service for the millions of people who use it every year." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hitachi Rail, SYMCA partner on Supertram modernisation initiative
Hitachi Rail has entered into a 15-year technology partner framework agreement with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) to advance the South Yorkshire Supertram network in the UK. This agreement designates Hitachi Rail as the strategic technology partner for SYMCA, focusing on modernising the light rail infrastructure in the region. The initiative is part of SYMCA's strategy to enhance public transport services, improve connectivity among communities, and contribute to economic growth in South Yorkshire. SYMCA Transport Development and Capital Delivery director Tom Howard said: 'This strategic partnership with Hitachi will ensure we can work collaboratively to harness the latest technology from an internationally experienced supplier in the Light Rail sector, delivering real benefits for our passengers over the lifetime of the framework. 'We look forward to starting work together, which over the first couple of years will initially focus on systems to improve the reliability of timetable delivery alongside enhanced real-time information, making journeys smoother and more predictable for passengers.' The framework will enable Hitachi Rail to implement modern, digitally driven solutions that aim to improve both operational efficiency and the passenger experience on the Supertram system. This partnership is aligned with SYMCA's objective to develop a comprehensive public transport network that promotes sustainability. Hitachi Rail, which employs over 200 staff in Doncaster, is expected to generate additional local employment opportunities and foster skills development and supply chain involvement in the North of England, through the new agreement. Hitachi Rail UK GTS managing director and vice president Andy Bell said: 'This 15-year partnership represents more than a contract, it's a long-term commitment to South Yorkshire. 'We're bringing together our globally proven technologies, transformational delivery expertise, and local presence in the South Yorkshire region to help deliver a stronger, smarter Supertram network for the future.' In June, Hitachi Rail won a contract from Kolin Insaat Turizm Sanayi Ve Ticaret to design, supply, and oversee the installation of signalling systems at Kapıkule Station in Türkiye. The contract covers the conventional line sections from Edirne West to Kapıkule East and from Kapıkule East to Kapıkule West. "Hitachi Rail, SYMCA partner on Supertram modernisation initiative" was originally created and published by Railway Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
BBC News
13-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Teenage girls report safety fears at Barnsley Interchange
Almost half of girls aged 14 to 15 say they feel unsafe using Barnsley Interchange, according to a council-led Let's Hear Your Voice questionnaire gathered anonymous responses from 1,691 pupils across 44 survey also raised concerns around mental health, school experiences and preparation for the future.A South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) spokesperson said: "We recognise that there are issues with anti-social behaviour and we've been working hard to address these because we won't be happy unless everyone feels safe when using our interchanges to access public transport." According to the survey, 46.8% of girls in Year 10 who responded to the survey said they felt unsafe at the town's interchange, while 41.1% said they felt unsafe in the town younger respondents from Year 6 and Year 8 the numbers who said the felt unsafe in the interchange dropped to 25.6% and 21% in the town survey suggested that safety was less of a concern for girls over the age of 16, with 15.4% indicating they did not feel safe at the interchange and 7.7% in biennial survey is carried out by Public Health in Barnsley and tracks pupils from Year 4 to Year 10 and also found that 30% of pupils often worry, with a further 54% saying they sometimes do. Many cited schoolwork, exams and fears of being disliked as common sources of was also a concern, with 13% of pupils saying they were bullied often, and more than a third experiencing it occasionally, most commonly in person at growing awareness of active travel, most pupils still travel to school by car, with walking rates among younger pupils showing a slight decline since while participation in sports and cultural activities remains strong, many pupils said they preferred other hobbies to physical SYMCA spokesperson added: "Over recent years at Barnsley Interchange we have seen an overall reduction in incidents of anti-social behaviour. "We have installed new CCTV cameras and upgraded the Public Address system; worked with the police to increase patrols on site, particularly in the Winter months; and we now have new staff whose role is to respond to anti-social behaviour, working across our interchanges but who are based at Barnsley Interchange."Barnsley's Health and Wellbeing Board is to consider the findings of the survey on Thursday. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
