Supertram network improvements planned over the May Spring Bank Holiday
Further investment into the Supertram system will take place during the May Spring Bank Holiday weekend and school holiday to enhance and future proof the network, improving the service for the millions of customers who use the network every year.
It follows a commitment by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) to invest over £110m by 2027 including upgrades to the trams, track, control systems and power supplies alongside the construction of a new Tram Train station at Magna.
Works to replace tramlines at Langsett Road in Hillsborough will run from Saturday 24 May until Friday 30 May and affect Blue Route and Yellow Route tram services.
A SYMCA spokesperson said: “These works are part of SYMCA’s ongoing investment in Supertram. By scheduling works over the bank holiday weekend and school holidays 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.
“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.”
Rail replacement works at Langsett Road, Hillsborough
The rail replacement works are essential to replace worn rails which will ensure trams can continue to operate safely for years to come. The new rails will give passengers a better travel experience by improving comfort, reducing noise, and reducing the risk of unplanned closures on the network.
The works will start on Langsett Road in Hillsborough on Saturday 24 May and run until Friday 30 May inclusive and will affect Blue Route and Yellow Route tram services between Malin Bridge/Middlewood and Cathedral.
During this period the following tram stops won’t be served:
City Hall, West Street, The University of Sheffield, Netherthorpe Road, Shalesmoor for Kelham Island, Infirmary Road, Langsett/Primrose View, Bamforth Street, Hillsborough Interchange, Malin Bridge, Hillsborough Park, Leppings Lane and Middlewood.
Supertram services will continue to run at normal frequencies, but with some route changes due to temporary stop closures:
- Blue Route tram services will run between Cathedral and Halfway only, operating at the normal frequency of up to every 12 minutes
- Yellow Route tram services will run between Cathedral and Meadowhall Interchange only, operating at the normal frequency of up to every 12 minutes
- Purple Route tram services will run as normal
- Tram Train services will run as normal except on Saturday evenings whilst the construction works for the new Magna Tram Train Station and Park & Ride facility take place (visit travelsouthyorkshire.com/Magna for details).
Customers can view the revised timetables via travelsouthyorkshire.com/Hillsborough or our online Timetable Finder.
Dedicated tram replacement bus services, BL1 and YE1 will operate to help people make their journeys between Saturday 24 May and Friday 30 May inclusive.
The BL1 service will run between Cathedral and Malin Bridge and the YE1 service will run between Cathedral and Middlewood, serving limited bus stops located near all the affected tram stops along the routes.
The BL1 and YE1 services will run:
- Monday to Saturday: every 20 minutes in the early morning, every 12 minutes during the day, and every 30 minutes in the evening
- Sunday: every 20 minutes in the early morning and during the day, and every 30 minutes in the evening
The BL1 and YE1 will operate via Langsett Road during the day and Penistone Road during the evening (after 19:00).
All valid tram and multi-modal tickets will be accepted for travel on the BL1 and, YE1 replacement bus services. Customers can buy their ticket in advance using the TSY Mobile app or from a tram conductor.
Customers can find out more about the replacement bus services and view the BL1 and YE1 timetables via the Supertram network improvement page or our online Timetable Finder.
Customers are advised to plan ahead and check before they travel online at the Supertram network improvement page, by calling Traveline on 0800 952 0002 or via Supertram and Travel South Yorkshire social media channels.
Further areas of rail replacement will be undertaken throughout the year as part of the investment programme.
Magna Tram Train works
As well as rail investment works on the network, work is underway to construct a new Tram Train station at Magna.
This means Tram Train services will not operate between Meadowhall South, and Parkgate on Saturdays from 17:00 to the end of service, until winter 2025.
Dedicated tram replacement bus service, TT1, is serving affected stops between Meadowhall South and Parkgate on Saturday evenings. All valid tram and multi-modal tickets will be accepted for travel. Customers can buy their ticket in advance using the TSY Mobile app or from a tram conductor. A limited range of tickets will also be sold on board the Supertram replacement bus.
More information on the Magna Tram Train works and service changes can be found at the Magna Tram Train Station Project here.
