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BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
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
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
BBC News
15-07-2025
- BBC News
Sheffield tram crossings safety probe after pedestrians hit
The safety of tram crossings in Sheffield is to be investigated by a rail watchdog following a crash which left two pedestrians Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) said it would "seek to identify the sequence of events which led to the incident" in which two young people were struck by a tram on a crossing at Staniforth Road in Darnall on 22 RAIB said its inquiry would consider "the management of risk at this crossing" and the wider strategy of the Supertram system operator for mitigating risks at similar crossings in the city. It would also assess "the audibility of warnings to users by trams at such crossings" and the "instruction and assessment of tram drivers". The RAIB said: "The tram was travelling at around 15mph (25 km/h) at the time of the collision. "The pedestrians, who were young people, were both injured in the accident, one of them seriously."The crossing is south of the junction of Woodbourn Road and Staniforth Road and at the time of the accident, the pedestrians had travelled north along Woodbourn Road before using the RAIB said: "The road junction is protected by road traffic lights and tram signals, while signs and road markings inform crossing users of the presence of trams and instruct them to look both ways."It said people approaching the crossing from Woodbourn Road were separated from the tramway by a fence which was about 145ft (44m) long. The RAIB said its findings, which would be published at the end of its investigation, would include any recommendations to improve safety. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
BBC News
22-06-2025
- BBC News
Pedestrian hit by tram in Sheffield, say police
A pedestrian has been hit by a tram in Sheffield, police have services are at the scene in Woodbourn Road following the incident earlier on Yorkshire Police has not provided any details about the condition of the road is closed at the junction with Staniforth Road. Supertram and other public transport routes were likely to be affected, the force added. The BBC has contacted South Yorkshire for further information. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Yahoo
Bank holiday tram disruption due to improvements
There will be bank holiday disruption to the Supertram network in Sheffield to allow for rail replacement work. The changes to services between Saturday and Monday are to allow the replacement of worn tracks at the Gleadless Townend tram stop, Travel South Yorkshire said. Supertram's blue route will only run between Malin Bridge and Sheffield Station, with purple route services suspended. A replacement bus service will run between Fitzalan Square and Halfway, it added, with all other services due to be operating as normal. For journeys to Herdings/Leighton Road or Herdings Park, valid Supertram tickets will be accepted on First Bus services 47 and 48. Travel South Yorkshire said the rail replacement works would "ensure trams can continue to operate safely for years to come". A South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority spokesperson said: "By scheduling works over the bank holiday weekend when the tram network has lower passenger numbers, we hope to minimise any passenger and traffic disruption and keep people moving while this work progresses." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds or catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Rail works will 'future-proof' Supertram - SYMCA Sheffield Supertram
