Infrastructure and vehicle interface testing has begun on the Tram-Train route. Click here for the article
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Rotherham Tram-Train set to begin this Autumn
Testing and driver training is expected to commence over the summer with regular services set to begin in the Autumn according to the chief executive of the local chamber of
Continue readingConcerns over Rotherham tram-train as Carillion collapses
An MP has written to Chris Grayling to ask for reassurances over the delivery of the Tram-Train project as Carillion was the main contractor on the construction project. The heavily
Continue readingSheffield to Rotherham Tram Train costs rocket
The National Audit Office has published the findings from its investigation into the Sheffield to Rotherham tram-train scheme. In May 2012, when Ministers approved the programme, the Department expected Network Rail’s
Continue readingTram Train pilot work moves forward with bridge replacement
The Tram Train project in South Yorkshire will take a significant step towards completion in the coming weeks as construction work continues. Engineers from Network Rail will replace College Road
Continue readingTram Train completion date set
Network Rail have set the completion date for the tram train extension of the Supertram to Rotherham. The completion date set is summer 2018. Click here for the article
Continue readingFresh risk to Rotherham Tram Train project
Concerns have been raised following an update to the next meeting of the Sheffield City Region Combined Authority Transport Committee. The project timeline for opening has slipped to summer 2018.
Continue readingSheffield Tram Train could be delayed until Summer 2018
The proposed tram train services between Sheffield and Rotherham appear to have been delayed until Summer 2018. A confirmed date for commencing passenger operation is expected by the end of
Continue readingManchester carefully watching Tram Train trial
A director at Manchester Metrolink has advised that they are keeping a watching brief with regards to the Tram Train trial taking place between Sheffield and Rotherham. Tram Train could
Continue readingTram Train project delayed
The project to deliver the tram train pilot serving Rotherham has been delayed again following an announcement from Network Rail that the project would not meet the proposed opening date
Continue readingFirst Rotherham tram train on delivery
The first of seven tram trains for the Sheffield to Rotherham Tram Train pilot is set to arrive in Sheffield in early December after it left the factory it was
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