Supertram engineering works at Shalesmoor for Kelham Island
From 22:00 on Saturday 31 January, buses replace trams between Cathedral and Malin Bridge and Middlewood.
Tram services will return as normal on Sunday 1 February.
Information on this page:
Essential engineering works near Shalesmoor for Kelham Island will take place on Saturday 31 January from 22:00 until the end of the day.
During this time, buses will replaces trams from Cathedral to Middlewood and Malin Bridge.
We'll be working around the clock to complete these works in as short a time as possible.
A normal tram service will operate from start of service on Sunday 1 February.
Blue route services
From Saturday 31 January 22:00, Blue route services will operate between Cathedral and Halfway.
Supertram replacement bus service BL1 will connect to tram services at Cathedral/Castle Square and will serve most affected stops between Cathedral and Malin Bridge.
View more information about bus service BL1
Blue route services between Cathedral and Halfway will operate at a normal frequency of up to every 15 minutes.
Download temporary Blue route timetable
Yellow route services
From Saturday 31 January 22:00, Yellow route services will operate between Cathedral and Meadowhall Interchange.
Supertram replacement bus service YE1 will connect to tram services at Cathedral/Castle Square and will serve most affected stops between Cathedral and Middlewood.
View more information about bus services YE1
Yellow route services between Cathedral and Meadowhall Interchange will operate at a normal frequency of up to every 15 minutes.
Download temporary Yellow route timetable
Purple route: No changes during these works.
View more information about the Purple route
Tram Train: No changes caused by these works.
View more information about the Tram Train route
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Throughout these works, Supertram Replacement Bus services will operate to provide connection between the affected areas and the rest of the Supertram network. There is a combined frequency of up to every 15 minutes during the day.
Service BL1 / YE1
- Both services will operate a combined frequency of up to every 15 mins during these works.
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Route
The replacement bus services are limited stop, meaning they will only stop at bus stops which are located near to affected tram stops.
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Tickets
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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Bus and Tram stop informationThe renewal works taking place at Shalesmoor on Hoyle Street will prevent trams from being able to serve the following stops:
- City Hall
- West Street
- University of Sheffield
- Netherthorpe Road
- Shalesmoor for Kelham Island
- Infirmary Road
- Langsett/Primrose View
- Bamforth Street
- Hillsborough Interchange
- Malin Bridge
- Hillsborough Park
- Leppings Lane
- Middlewood
Most of the Supertram network will remain open. 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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Park and Ride
All Travel South Yorkshire Park and Ride sites will remain open during these works, offering free parking as usual. You may wish to consider alternatives to Malin Bridge and Middlewood Park and Ride during these works.
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 both Malin Bridge and Middlewood Park and Ride, and at Hillsborough Interchange.
Approximate walking times between affected tram stops:
- Cathedral to City Hall: 4 minutes (300 metres)
- City Hall to West Street: 6 minutes (450 metres)
- West Street to University of Sheffield: 7 minutes (500 metres)
- Univeristy of Sheffield to Netherthorpe Road: 7 minutes (500 metres)
- Netherthorpe Road to Shalesmoor/Kelham Island: 9 minutes (650 metres)
- Shalesmoor/Kelham Island to Infirmary Road: 6 minutes (450 metres)
- Infirmary Road to Langsett/Primrose View: 11 minutes (700 metres)
- Langsett/Primrose View to Bamforth Street: 8 minutes (550 metres)
- Bamforth Street to Hillsborough Interchange: 8 minutes (600 metres)
- Hillsborough Interchange to Malin Bridge: 9 minutes (600 metres)
- Hillsborough Interchange to Hillsborough Park: 6 minutes (350 metres)
- Hillsborough Park to Leppings Lane: 9 minutes (600 metres)
- Leppings Lane to Middlewood: 12 minutes (800 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 Supertram replacement and regular bus services. Information about changes to local bus services due to our renewal works and other roadworks will be detailed on our disruptions page.
It should be noted that during these works, Supertram tickets will not be accepted on local bus services, only the Supertram replacement bus.
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 Blue and Yellow routes include:
- Arundel Gate Interchange: The nearest tram stop is Castle Square.
- Hillsborough Interchange: The tram stop is at the Interchange, customer services are located on the corner of the bus station.
- Sheffield Interchange: The nearest tram stops are Sheffield Station and Fitzalan Square.
- Meadowhall Interchange: The tram stop is at the Interchange, customer services are located in the lower concourse on the other side of the bus station.
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.
Page last reviewed: 28/01/2026
Next review due: 31/01/2026