Magna Tram Train Station Project
The new station and Park and Ride are due to open this winter
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is investing more than £9 million on a new Tram Train station and Park and Ride at Magna, Rotherham.
The new station on the Tram Train route will provide connection to the Magna Science Adventure Centre, local businesses and the wider Templeborough area.
100 park and ride spaces will also be made available, along with cycle parking and electric vehicle charging, helping to reduce congestion and pollution within the Lower Don Valley and A6178 corridor.
To enable construction work to be completed safely, there will be temporary changes to some Tram Train services on Saturday evenings, from Saturday 29 March until winter 2025.
View more information about the project on the SYMCA website
These works form part of a multi-million-pound investment in your Supertram network. View more information about how we’re improving your network on our Supertram Network Improvements page.
Tram Train services
From Saturday 29 March until winter 2025, Tram Train services on Saturdays after around 5pm will not be able to operate between Meadowhall South, Rotherham Central and Parkgate.
During this time, Tram Train services will divert to Meadowhall Interchange. The last service to Parkgate will depart Cathedral at 17:00, and the last service to Cathedral will depart Parkgate at 17:31.
Supertram replacement bus service TT1 is timetabled to connect to tram services at Meadowhall South and will serve Rotherham Central and Parkgate.
View more information about service TT1
A normal Tram Train service will operate on weekdays, during the day on Saturdays and on Sundays.
Download amended Tram Train timetable leaflet
Other tram routes
Blue, Purple and Yellow route services will not be affected by the Magna Tram Train Station project.
Check our Network Improvements page for details of renewal and improvement works elsewhere in the network which may cause temporary changes to services.
From Saturday 29 March, Supertram replacement bus service TT1 will operate on Saturday evenings between Meadowhall South and Parkgate, providing a reliable and frequent replacement for tram services in this area:
- Saturday Evening: Every 30 minutes
- All other times: No TT1 bus service, Tram Train operates to Parkgate as normal
View the Tram Train Timetable Guide for times of connecting TT1 bus services.
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Route
This service is limited stop, meaning it will only stop at bus stops which are located near to affected tram stops.
View information about bus stop locations and facilities
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Tickets
Any valid tram ticket can be used for travel on the Supertram replacement bus service.
Purchase tickets using the TSY Mobile app, or from a conductor on your connecting tram service.
You can also purchase tram only single, return, day and 7 day tickets from the bus driver, which can also be used on the Supertram replacement bus service.
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Bus and Tram stop informationThe construction of the new station at Magna means that on Saturday evenings from 29 March, trams will be unable to serve the following stops:
- Rotherham Central
- Parkgate
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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.
Construction of the new station and Park and Ride at Magna takes place on private land away from main roads, so there will be no affect on local buses. Vehicles and materials required for the construction work will need to use the local road network, and in some cases may result in a small increase in noise and dust. Efforts will be made to avoid busier times to reduce the impact on other road users.
Parkgate Park and Ride
Parkgate Park and Ride will remain open as normal throughout these works, but it may be more convenient to consider an alternative Park and Ride site.
TT1 bus and Tram Train services have been timetabled to coordinate as much as possible, but journeys between Parkgate and Meadowhall South may be 5-10 minutes longer and affected by traffic.
View more information about Park and Ride
Performance of the TT1 bus service will be monitored and the timetable adjusted if necessary to improve journey times and performance.
Park and Ride
All Travel South Yorkshire Park and Ride sites offer free parking, and are located conveniently around the Supertram network to help you make your journey.
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 Parkgate Tram Stop (three lockers located near the zebra crossing), at Parkgate Park and Ride, at Rotherham Interchange and at Meadowhall Interchange.
Approximate walking times between nearby and affected tram stops:
- Parkgate to Rotherham Central: 28 minutes (1.9 kilometres)
- Rotherham Central to Meadowhall South: 1 hour and 5 minutes (4.8 kilometres)
- Rotherham Central to Meadowhall Interchange: 1 hour and 5 minutes (4.8 kilometres)
- Meadowhall South to Meadowhall Interchange: 10 minutes (650 metres)
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There are alternative travel options through the wider South Yorkshire bus network.
Our Journey Planner can help you plan your journey during the works, and will have information about tram replacement and regular bus services.
It should be noted that during these works, Supertram tickets will not be accepted on local bus services, only the Supertram replacement bus.
Train services operate between Rotherham Central and Sheffield via Meadowhall Interchange. Our Journey Planner can help you find an alternative journey using the train. Supertram tickets will not be accepted on train services.
Further help and support
We're working hard to keep you moving and minimise any temporary disruption arising from the construction work at Magna. 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 to help you plan your journey. Interchanges with staff along the Tram Train route include:
- Arundel Gate Interchange: The nearest tram stop is Castle Square.
- Sheffield Interchange: The nearest tram stops are Sheffield Station and Fitzalan Square.
- Rotherham Interchange: The nearest tram stop is Rotherham Central.
- Meadowhall Interchange: The nearest tram stop is Meadowhall Interchange, which is the destination for diverted Tram Train services.
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. Posters will also be displayed on Tram Train vehicles.
Share your feedback
Your feedback on how these improvement works at Magna 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.
Page last reviewed: 19 March 2025