The Purple route is closed today due to planned network improvement works. You can use your tram ticket on replacement bus service BP1.
Repalcement bus service BP1 operates between Herdings Park and Fitzalan Square, calling at limited stops along the tram route.
View full information about these network improvement works.
Travel with your tram ticket on replacement buses
Show any valid tram ticket purchased in advance using the TSY Mobile App or from a tram conductor. Tickets can also be purchased from the bus driver.
Speed up your journey by having your ticket ready to show the driver or you can purchase a ticket using contactless card or cash when you board, just ask for a ticket like you would do from a tram conductor.
- Service BP1 runs up to every 15 mins between Fitzalan Square and Herdings Park
You can also use the Travel South Yorkshire Journey Planner for help planning your alternative journey. To only see results for local bus services, click 'More Options' and then untick 'Tram'.
Find your nearest replacement bus stop
If your tram stop is affected, use the nearest bus stop. These are:
City Centre (Fitzalan Square/Sheffield Station)
• Services towards Herdings Park: Service BP1 departs from Commercial Street Stop CG1 (View live departures / View on Google Maps) and Sheffield Interchange Stand D6 (View live departures / View on Google Maps).
Herdings/Leighton Road
• Services towards Sheffield city centre: Serivce BP1 departs from Norton Avenue/Bowman Drive (View live departures / View on Google Maps)
• Services towards Herdings Park: Service BP1 departs from Norton Avenue/Bowman Drive (View live departures / View on Google Maps)
Herdings Park
• Services towards Sheffield city centre: Service BP1 departs from Raeburn Road/Raeburn Close (View live departures / View on Google Maps).
If you need more help
We're sorry if your journey is affected by our essential network improvement works. If you need further help and support to complete your journey, please contact Traveline. You can call for free on 0800 952 0002 until 7pm today.
Last updated: 01/04/2026 16:50
This page is updated during Traveline opening hours (7am to 7pm). For 24/7 service alerts from the Supertram control centre, please check @SY_Supertram on X.