Supertram Renewal Works
Hillsborough and Shalesmoor
Saturday 24 to Saturday 31 October 2026
As part of our commitment to invest £110m into the Supertram network by 2027, we are carrying out essential rail replacement works in the Hillsborough and Shalesmoor areas to help maintain a safe and reliable tram network.
As a result of these works, tram services will be unable to operate through the affected area and replacement bus services will be provided. Some local bus services will also be affected. Check below to find out which services will be affected.
Most tram services are expected to resume across the network to their usual routes and timetables from Sunday 1 November.
Customers should also be aware that the ongoing engineering works at Birley Lane continue to affect services. Further information and the latest updates are available on the Birley Lane engineering works website.
Service changes during the works:
- Blue route: Will operate between Shalesmoor and Herdings Park.
- Yellow route: Will operate between Cathedral and Meadowhall.
- Purple route: Replaced by Blue route trams.
- Tram Train route: Operating as normal
Information on this page:
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Blue route services
From Saturday 24 to Saturday 31 October inclusive, Blue route services will operate between Shalesmoor for Kelham Island and Herdings Park only, at a normal frequency of up to every 12 minutes.
Supertram replacement bus service BL2 will connect to tram services at Shalesmoor, and will serve affected stops between Shalesmoor and Malin Bridge.
Yellow route services
From Saturday 24 to Saturday 31 October inclusive, Yellow route services will operate between Meadowhall and Cathedral only, at a normal frequency of up to every 12 minutes.
Supertram replacement bus service YE1 will connect to tram services at Cathedral, and will serve affected stops between Cathedral and Middlewood.
On Sunday 25 October only, Yellow Route services will continue to Shalesmoor for Kelham Island, where passengers can connect with replacement bus services for travel towards Middlewood.
BL2 and YE1 Bus
Replacement bus services BL2 and YE1 will provide a frequent and reliable connection to Blue and Yellow tram services, operating from Shalesmoor and Cathedral.
- Track your replacement bus: Use TSY Live Departures to see the location of your next replacement bus on a real-time map.
- Timetabled to connect with trams: Services operate up to every 12 minutes, and are synced with tram service frequency throughout the day.
- Limited stop service: Buses only stop at specific bus stops which are located near to affected tram stops.
- Travel with your tram ticket: 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. You can also purchase a ticket using contactless card or cash when you board, just ask for a ticket like you would do from a tram conductor.
Bus only tickets are not accepted by the replacement bus service.
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Purple route
will continue to be replaced by Blue route trams.
- For journeys between the city centre and Herdings Park, customers can use Blue route tram services to complete their journey. More information can be found by visiting the dedicated Birley Lane works webpage.
Tram Train route
View more information about the Tram Train route
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Bus and tram stop informationThe renewal works taking place near Hillsborough from Saturday 24 to Saturday 31 October inclusive will prevent trams from being able to serve the following stops:
- Infirmary Road
- Langsett / Primrose View
- Bamforth Street
- Hillsborough
- Malin Bridge
- Hillsborough Park
- Leppings Lane
- Middlewood
Information about affected tram stops, replacement bus stop locations, and bus stop facilities and accessibility, is available in the sections below.
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Tram replacement bus stops will be marked and have information provided where possible. Use the maps in the sections below to plan ahead and find the location of your replacement bus stop.
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These renewal works will affect some roads and footpaths.
Walking
Footpath closures are not expected for these works
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Local buses
Due to road closures required for the tram engineering works in the Hillsborough area, a number of local bus services will be diverted. Where possible, services will continue to serve Hillsborough Interchange, although some routes will use alternative stops nearby. Please allow extra time for your journey.
Services Affected:
- Service 18 / 18a
- Towards Hillsborough: no change.
- Towards Sheffield: diverted via Langsett Road, Bamforth Street, Penistone Road and Herries Road South.
- Service 31
- Towards Parson Cross: diverted via Channing Street, Langsett Road, Cuthbert Bank Road, Bamforth Street and Penistone Road.
- Towards Sheffield: no changes.
- Service 52
- Will not serve Hillsborough Interchange.
- Services will start and finish on Langsett Road, using stops near Ripley Street and Hatton Road.
- Service 52a
- Towards Loxley: diverted via Walkley Lane, Ripley Street, Penistone Road, Bradfield Road and Holme Lane. Services will use the Langsett Road / Ripley Street stop instead of Hillsborough Interchange.
- Towards Sheffield / Woodhouse: normal route but departing from an alternative stand within Hillsborough Interchange.
- Service 57
- Towards Sheffield: diverted via Albert Terrace Road between 24 and 26 October only.
- Towards Stocksbridge: diverted via Cuthbert Bank Road, Penistone Road, Parkside Road and Catch Bar Lane before rejoining the normal route.
- Service 57a
- Towards Sheffield: diverted via Albert Terrace Road between 24 and 26 October only.
- Towards Stocksbridge: diverted via Cuthbert Bank Road, Penistone Road, Parkside Road, Wadsley Lane and Far Lane before rejoining the normal route.
- Service 58
- Towards Wharncliffe Side: diverted via Langsett Road, Penistone Road, Parkside Road and Middlewood Road before rejoining the normal route.
- Towards Hillsborough: no change.
- Service 61
- Towards Worrall / Low Bradfield: diverted via Langsett Road, Penistone Road, Parkside Road and Wadsley Lane.
- Towards Hillsborough: no change.
- Service 62
- Towards Low Bradfield: diverted via Langsett Road, Penistone Road, Bradfield Road and Holme Lane.
- Towards Hillsborough: no change.
- Services 81 & 82
- Towards Stannington: diverted via Langsett Road, Cuthbert Bank Road, Penistone Road, Bradfield Road and Holme Lane.
- Towards Sheffield: diverted via Infirmary Road, Albert Terrace Road and Penistone Road between 24 and 26 October only.
- Services 97 & 98
- Towards Hillsborough / Netherthorpe: no change.
- Towards Totley / Totley Brook from Hillsborough: diverted via Langsett Road, Bamforth Street and Penistone Road.
- Towards Totley / Totley Brook from Netherthorpe: will use Langsett Road / Ripley Street instead of Hillsborough Interchange and divert via Langsett Road, Bamforth Street and Penistone Road.
- Service M92
- Towards Harley: diverted via Langsett Road, Penistone Road, Parkside Road and Catch Bar Lane before rejoining the normal route.
- Towards Hillsborough: no change.
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Roads
Langsett Road is expected to be closed in the outbound direction towards Middlewood throughout the works, with signed diversions in place.
Forbes Road is also expected to be closed with signed diversions in place.
Infirmary Road bus gate is expected to be closed on 24, 25 and 26 October inclusive.
Temporary traffic signals will be in place around the junction of Langsett Road and Ripley Street so delays are likely and we advise to plan ahead and gallow extra time for your journey.
Further information will be provided to residents by VolkerRail on behalf of South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. Diversions and road closures will be in place, please follow the signed diversion route. An interactive map of roadworks is available on the Sheffield City Council website.
Park and Ride
All Travel South Yorkshire Park and Ride sites will remain open during these works, offering free parking as usual.
View more information about Park and Ride
Walking, wheeling and cycling
It may be quicker and more convenient to walk, wheel or cycle part of your journey to connect to services at a different stop.
Free cycle parking is available at Halfway Park and Ride, and for customers of Crystal Peaks shopping centre there is also cycle parking available. In addition there is free cycle parking at Sheffield Interchange.
Approximate walking times between nearby and affected tram stops:
- Castle Square to Cathedral: 2 minutes (161 meters)
- Cathedral to City Hall: 4 minutes (322 meters)
- City Hall to West Street: 7 minutes (485 meters)
- West Street to University of Sheffield: 11 minutes (650 meters)
- University of Sheffield to Netherthorpe Road: 10 minutes (645 meters)
- Netherthorpe Road to Shalesmoor: 5 minutes (322 meters)
- Shalesmoor to Infirmary Road: 6 Minutes (483 meters)
- Infirmary Road to Langsett / Primsrose view: 11 Minutes (645 meters)
- Langsett / Primsrose view to Bamforth Street: 7 Minutes (488 meters)
- Bamforth Street to Hillsborough: 9 Minutes (643 meters)
- Hillsborough to Malin Bridge: 9 Minutes (643 meters)
- Hillsborough to Hillsborough Park: 6 Minutes (321 meters)
- Hillsborough Park to Leppings Lane: 10 Minutes (644 meters)
- Leppings Lane to Middlewood: 10 Minutes (804 meters)
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There are alternative travel options through the wider South Yorkshire bus network.
Please note that alternative bus services in Hillsborough will also be affected by these works, so please plan your journey ahead of time.
Our Journey Planner can help you plan your journey during the works, and will have information about tram replacement and regular bus services.
Further help and support
We're working hard to keep you moving and minimise any temporary disruption arising from these works. Further help, support and information is available in many ways:
Get help at an Interchange
Our customer service teams at Travel South Yorkshire Interchanges can provide more information about these works and help you plan your journey. Interchanges with staff along the Supertram network include:
- Meadowhall Interchange: The nearest tram stop is Meadowhall Interchange
- Arundel Gate Interchange: The nearest tram stop is Castle Square.
- Sheffield Interchange: The nearest tram stops are Sheffield Station and Fitzalan Square.
- Hillsborough Interchange: The nearest tram stop is Hillsborough.
View more information about customer service availability at Interchanges
Call Traveline
Our contact centre team is available to help over the phone for free. Just call 0800 952 0002.
View more information and opening hours
Speak to a tram conductor
Our onboard conductors are happy to help and provide more information about the affect of the works on your journey.
Share your feedback
Your feedback on how these improvement works affect your journey is important to us. We want to minimise any disruption and ensure that it’s still as easy as possible for everyone to travel.
If you would like to share any feedback, or have a particular concern about your experience, please contact Traveline.
Support for residents and businesses
Letters will be sent to local residents and businesses notifying them in advance of these works. Contact details for our contractor VolkerRail have been provided.
Unfortunately these works will generate noise, and our contractor will be working 24 hours a day. VolkerRail will endeavour to reduce noise as much as possible.
Page last reviewed: 23 September 2026
Next review due: 25 October 2026