Supertram Network Improvements

Essential maintenance works are planned to take place on Glossop Road and West Street, between the junctions of Upper Hanover Street and Leopold Street, starting from week commencing Monday 5 May for a period of approximately 8 months. These works are to replace sections of rail sealing polymer and repair damage to the concrete track bed.

There will be no impact on tram services, however other network improvement works may affect services at certain times. Please check our Network Improvements page for the latest updates.

Works will take place overnight, 6 nights per week, from Monday night/Tuesday morning to Saturday night/Sunday morning, typically between 23:55 and 05:00 each evening.

Between Friday 23 and Saturday 31 May, works will take place between 20:00 and 07:00 each day while tram services are not operating in the area due to other network improvement works.

The nature of these works requires the use of concrete cutting saws, concrete breakers, jackhammers, and other tools which will unfortunately generate noise. Contractor Colas Rail will endeavour to reduce the noise as much as possible and apologise in advance for any inconvenience and disturbance that this may cause.

Works will take place overnight when traffic is at a reduced level to ensure safety. Traffic management will be in place and access to residential properties and businesses will be maintained.

Works are not planned to take any longer than stated, but the weather could affect the schedule of work.

Letters have been posted to all affected local residents and businesses advising them of the programme of works. Copies of this information can be requested by contacting Traveline.

For further help and support about these works, contact:

• Noise and works concerns: Colas Rail Limited
• General comments and feedback: Supertram (South Yorkshire Future Trams Limited)

Essential engineering works are planned on the Supertram network near Moss Way from Saturday 10 May to Thursday 15 May.

There will be no impact on tram services, as the works will take place overnight.

These works, to replace worn rails on the ballasted sections of the network near Moss Way tram stop, are part of SYMCA’s ongoing investment in Supertram, critical to extend the lifespan of one of the region’s best loved modes of transport.

Works will be carried out as follows:

• Saturday 10 to Thursday 15 May: 23:59 to 05:00 each night

Contractor VolkerRail will be carrying out the works, which will generate some noise. Letters have been posted to all affected local residents advising them of the programme of works and location of the work site. VolkerRail will endeavour to reduce noise as much as possible. Copies of this information can be requested by contacting Traveline.

For further help and support about these works, contact:

• Noise and works concerns: VolkerRail
• General comments and feedback: Supertram (South Yorkshire Future Trams Limited)

Essential engineering works are planned on the Supertram network near Queens Towers from Tuesday 13 to Sunday 18 May.

There will be no impact on tram services, as the works will take place overnight.

These works, to replace worn rails on the ballasted sections of the network near Queens Towers, adjacent to Park Grange Road, are part of SYMCA’s ongoing investment in Supertram, critical to extend the lifespan of one of the region’s best loved modes of transport.

Works will be carried out as follows:

• Tuesday 13 to Sunday 18 May: 23:59 to 05:00 each night

Contractor VolkerRail will be carrying out the works, which will generate some noise. Letters have been posted to all affected local residents advising them of the programme of works and location of the work site. VolkerRail will endeavour to reduce noise as much as possible. Copies of this information can be requested by contacting Traveline.

For further help and support about these works, contact:

• Noise and works concerns: VolkerRail
• General comments and feedback: Supertram (South Yorkshire Future Trams Limited)

Essential overnight repair works are underway in the Park Grange Road area, between the junctions of Queens Towers and City Road, from Wednesday 01 May until the end of Spring 2025.

Update 22 April 2025: Whilst network improvement works are being carried out at Gleadless Townend over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend, Colas will be conducting works whilst Blue and Purple Route tram services are suspended. They will be undertaking their works on Park Grange Road, between the junctions of City Road and Guilford View, 24-hours a day from after the last tram at 00:45 on Saturday 3 May until start of service on Tuesday 6 May. After this time, works will continue overnight only until their completion in the spring.

There will be no impact on tram services.

These works form part of our ongoing maintenance programme and are critical to extend the lifespan of the tram network and maintain the reliable, comfortable, and safe level of service customers have come to expect.

Contractor Colas Rail Limited will be carrying out the works overnight, which will generate noise. Letters have been posted to all affected local residents advising them of the programme of works. Copies of this information can be requested by contacting Traveline.

For further help and support about these works, contact:

• Noise and works concerns: Colas Rail Limited
• General comments and feedback: Supertram (South Yorkshire Future Trams Limited)