Supertram Network Improvements

Find out more about upcoming improvement and maintenance works taking place across the Supertram network



In March 2024, South Yorkshire Supertram came back under public control after 27 years, as an initial step in our mission to build an integrated transport network. 

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is investing millions of pounds across the network as part of an ambitious improvement plan to extend the lifespan of one the region’s best loved modes of transport. These works will ensure trams can continue to run safely, reduce the risk of unplanned closure on the network and give passengers a better travel experience.

We appreciate this can cause disruption for some customers and will make every effort to keep you informed and implement measures to minimise disruption as much as possible. This page contains information about works which affect tram services, and other works which don't affect tram services but may cause noise or disruption to roads.


Key Improvement Works

From installing new tracks to maintaining the overhead lines, from time to time, these essential improvements to our network will affect tram services. Full details about each set of works will be provided to help you plan your journey.

Blue route affected

Purple route affected
Renewal works at Gleadless Townend tram stop

From Saturday 3 to Monday 5 May buses will replace trams between Fitzalan Square and Halfway. The Blue route will operate between Malin Bridge and Sheffield Station and the Purple route will be suspended.

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Tram Train affected
Magna Tram Train Station construction work

Until this winter, buses replace trams between Meadowhall South and Parkgate on Saturdays after around 5pm.

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Blue route affected

Yellow route affected
Renewal works on Langsett Road

From Saturday 24 to Friday 30 May buses will replace trams between Cathedral and Malin Bridge and Middlewood.

Further information will be published on Monday 12 May.



Help us improve by sharing your feedback

If you've recently travelled on the tram during our network improvement works, we'd really like to hear your feedback. We're making every effort to minimise disruption, and to continually improve our service.

Please complete our short survey about your experience

Other works which won't affect services

Many improvement and repair works take place without affecting tram services, however there may be impact on residents and businesses. Details of these works are listed below, click on a box to view more information.

Ballasted rail works near Herdings/Leighton Road tram stop (28 April to 1 May)
Embedded rail works at Gleadless Townend tram stop (28 April to 6 May)
Embedded rail works on Park Grange Road (5 May)
Ballasted rail works near Crystal Peaks Interchange (5 to 8 May)
Concrete track bed works on Glossop Road and West Street (from 5 May until late 2025)
Ballasted rail works near Moss Way (10 to 15 May)
Ballasted rail works near Queens Towers (13 to 18 May)
Queens Towers to City Road infrastructure works (May 2024 to Spring 2025)

How we're minimising disruption

We're working hard to keep you moving and minimise any temporary disruption arising from network improvement works. By incorporating your feedback, we're ensuring that plenty of information is available, and where necessary a Supertram replacement bus service will operate.

Keeping the tram network moving
We're making every effort to keep as much of the tram network in operation as possible during improvement works. This could mean that certain areas of the network have separate tram services, connected by a convenient Supertram replacement bus service.
Supertram replacement bus services
Wherever possible and necessary we'll provide a replacement bus service. Bus services will be timetabled to be as fast and co-ordinated as possible with tram services. You'll be able to travel on replacement bus services with any valid Supertram ticket.
Timetables and Journey Planners
Timetable information for tram and replacement bus services will be provided in full online, and details will also be provided at tram and bus stops. Whenever possible we'll also ensure our journey planner is updated with amended service information.
Information at the tram stop and bus stop
We want to make it as easy as possible to keep travelling during any improvement works, so affected tram stops will have printed information displayed, including service frequency, maps and replacement bus information. Bus stops will also have printed information available.
Accessibility
We're working hard to support all travellers. Audio announcements will be available on trams when possible and our webpages will have comprehensive information to help you plan. You can also call Traveline, visit an interchange, or speak to a conductor for further support.
Listening to your feedback
Your feedback on how improvement works affect you is really improtant to us, so that we can continually improve our service and minimise disruption. To share your views, feedback and suggestions, please contact us.

How to keep up to date

Information about network improvement works will be shared on this page in advance of works starting. You can also keep up to date in many other ways:



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Page last reviewed: 28 April 2025