Supertram Renewal Works
Waterthorpe
Dates:
Saturday 27 to Sunday 28 June 2026
Rail replacement works will be carried out near the above location during this period to maintain the safety and reliability of the Supertram network.
Service changes during the works
- Blue route: Part‑suspended between Drake House Lane/Beighton and Halfway
- Purple route: operating as normal
- Yellow route: operating as normal
- Tram Train route: operating as normal
Information on this page:
Essential works to improve your Supertram network will take place near Waterthorpe tram stop (Saturday 27 to Sunday 28 June inclusive).
During this time, Blue route services will operate between Malin Bridge and Drake House Lane/Beighton.
Supertram replacement bus service BL1 will operate between Crystal Peaks and Halfway.
These works won’t affect other tram routes, with Purple route, Yellow route and Tram Train services operating as normal.
Blue route tram services are expected to return to their normal route and timetable from Monday 29 June.
This year significant investment is being made across the Supertram network, helping to enhance your journey and ensure continued reliability. View more information about how we’re improving your network on our Supertram Network Improvements page.
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Blue route services
From Saturday 27 to Sunday 28 June inclusive, Blue route services will operate between Malin Bridge and Drake House Lane (Beighton) only, at a normal frequency of up to every 12 minutes.
Supertram replacement bus service BL1 will connect to tram services at Crystal Peaks, and will serve affected stops between Crystal Peaks and Halfway.
BL1 Bus
Replacement bus service BL1 will provide a frequent and reliable connection to tram services, operating between Crystal Peaks and Halfway.
- 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.
- Express 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.
Free travel is available National Armed Forces Day (Saturday 27 June) on Supertram services and the BL1 replacement bus service. This offer is for serving Armed Forces personnel in uniform or with valid military ID, veterans with a Veterans’ Badge, veterans’ ID card, or wearing medals and cadets in uniform attending Armed Forces Day events.
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Purple route
View more information about the Purple route
Yellow route
View more information about the Yellow route
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 Waterthorpe from Saturday 27 to Sunday 28 June inclusive will prevent trams from being able to serve the following stops:
- Waterthorpe
- Westfield
- Halfway
The majority 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.
These renewal works will affect some roads and footpaths.
Walking
Footpath closures are expected to be required for these works.
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Local buses
Due to renewal works near Waterthorpe, local bus services are subject to diversion.
Services affected:
- Service 30, 30A, 120K, X30 to divert via:
- Owlthorpe Greenway
- Holbrook Avenue
- Eckington Way
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Roads
Waterthorpe
To allow our teams to work safely, Owlthorpe Greenway will be closed at the junction with Eckington Way and the tram tracks.
Anticipated dates of this closure are 27 to 28 June.
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:
- Crystal Peaks Interchange to Drake House Lane: 9 minutes (700 metres)
- Drake House Lane to Waterthorpe: 11 minutes (750 metres)
- Waterthorpe to Westfield: 8 minutes (650 metres)
- Westfield to Halfway: 6 minutes (400 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.
Further help and support
We're working hard to keep you moving and minimise any temporary disruption arising from these works near Waterthorpe tram stop. 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 route include:
- Arundel Gate Interchange: The nearest tram stop is Castle Square.
- Sheffield Interchange: The nearest tram stops are Sheffield Station and Fitzalan Square.
- Crystal Peaks Interchange: The nearest tram stop is Crystal Peaks.
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 near Waterthorpe tram stop 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 have been 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: 02 June 2026
Next review due: 22 June 2026