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BBC News
8 hours ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Nottingham tram operator cancels a number of rush hour services
A number of morning rush hour tram services have been cancelled following disruption on Sunday evening. Tram operator Nottingham Express Transit (NET) said services on all lines would be affected. Cancelled services include the 08:15 BST and 08:45 from Hucknall, the 07:08 and 07:38 from Toton, the 07:25 and 08:18 from Phoenix Park and the 07:22 and 08:15 from Clifton. A spokesperson said: "Our team are working hard to return trams into service." This comes after the operator announced at 19:00 on Sunday evening that all services had been cancelled due to technical problems.
Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Yahoo
Tram services suspended due to 'technical issues'
All tram services in Nottingham have been suspended on Sunday evening due to technical problems. Shortly after 19:00 BST, tram operator NET confirmed the entire network had been affected. It said problems related to the control room being able to communicate with drivers meant all trams to return to depots. NET apologised for the disruption and said it was working to fix the issues. In a statement NET said: "I'm very sorry, but due to issues with our control room communicating with trams, we have had to suspend our services and return them to our depot. "We're working to resolve this issue and will keep you updated if anything changes." It added that bus operator NCT was accepting tram tickets and passes, as was East Midland Railway for journeys between Nottingham Station, Bulwell, Hucknall and Beeston. Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. NET
Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Yahoo
Tram services suspended due to 'technical issues'
All tram services in Nottingham have been suspended on Sunday evening due to technical problems. Shortly after 19:00 BST, tram operator NET confirmed the entire network had been affected. It said problems related to the control room being able to communicate with drivers meant all trams to return to depots. NET apologised for the disruption and said it was working to fix the issues. In a statement NET said: "I'm very sorry, but due to issues with our control room communicating with trams, we have had to suspend our services and return them to our depot. "We're working to resolve this issue and will keep you updated if anything changes." It added that bus operator NCT was accepting tram tickets and passes, as was East Midland Railway for journeys between Nottingham Station, Bulwell, Hucknall and Beeston. Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. NET
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Travel warning issued as tram stops closed for a week amid major works
Passengers are being warned to expect major disruption as engineering works take place on a Metrolink line. No trams will run between Bury and Whitefield from the beginning of Sunday, May 25, to the end of next Sunday, June 1. Meanwhile, there will be no services between Whitefield and Crumpsall tomorrow (Sunday), and from Friday to next Sunday. READ MORE: Hundreds pay tribute as teenagers killed in Salford horror crash named and pictured READ MORE: Road blocked as family and friends pay tribute to two teenagers killed in motorbike crash Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) says the closure is for 'essential repair works' to take place on the Bury line. It means that Bury and Radcliffe tram stops will be closed for eight days. Services will run between Whitefield and Manchester city centre from bank holiday Monday to the end of Thursday. Trams on the Bury line will only run between Crumpsall and Manchester tomorrow, and from Friday to next Sunday. Join our Traffic and Travel WhatsApp group HERE TfGM says a tram replacement bus will be in use at the affected stops. It also says that passengers could find cheaper or quicker alternatives by using Bee Network buses instead. Metrolink tickets will be accepted on the 97, 135 and 524 services on Friday and next Saturday. However, they will only be accepted on tram replacement buses on the other days that work is taking place. Further details can be found on the TfGM website. --- For the latest stories and breaking news visit Get the latest headlines, features and analysis that matter to you by signing up to our various Manchester Evening News newsletters here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to stay up to date with the latest. Follow us on X @mennewsdesk for all the latest stories and updates on breaking incidents from across the region and beyond, as well as on our Facebook page here. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our newsdesk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it.
