Essential work to replace tram track between the Royal Centre and Old Market Square tram stops is to finish almost a week ahead of schedule. The replacement work was due to be completed next Sunday (July 19) but the network will now be ready to reopen on Tuesday (July 14). Contractors … [Read more...]
Eye-catching tribute to tram drivers
Two schoolboys have paid a special tribute to Nottingham’s tram drivers for helping to keep the city moving during the coronavirus lockdown. Brothers Toby and Henry Stapleton, who live in Sherwood, have been helping to lift the spirits of tram employees by making their own ‘Thank you NET drivers’ … [Read more...]
Tram tribute to NHS and key workers
Employees of Nottingham’s tram network are set to join the nation in paying tribute to the efforts of key workers during the coronavirus outbreak. At 8.00pm on Thursday, all trams will come to a safe stop to allow staff and customers to join in applause for medical personnel, care workers and … [Read more...]
Partnership boost for patients and passengers
A potentially life-saving new partnership is set to speed up the treatment of anyone falling ill on Nottingham’s tram network. East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) and the city’s tram operator have signed an agreement that will help medics to reach patients sooner whilst … [Read more...]
Tram network to fall silent for act of remembrance
Nottingham’s tram network will fall silent on Monday as the city remembers the sacrifices made by the nation’s service men and women. Former members of the armed services who now work on the tramway will be joining colleagues and customers in observing a two minutes silence while NET is offering … [Read more...]
Local businesses plug into superfast NETwork via tramlines
Superfast data as well as superfast trams will soon travel along the new Nottingham Express Transit lines to benefit local businesses, thanks to the foresight of Nottingham City Council. Nottingham is leading the country in an innovative approach that ensures world class fibre optic cabling is … [Read more...]
Report reveals tram project’s £100m economy boost
The construction project to expand Nottingham’s tram network boosted the local economy by more than £100m, a major independent report published today (July 12) has revealed. And the report’s authors say the way the project helped hundreds of local people to benefit from jobs and training and … [Read more...]
Tram driver has more than one string to his bow
Tram driver Paul Bailey has been emulating the legendary archery skills of Nottingham folklore hero, Robin Hood, after taking part in a number of national championships. 55-year-old Paul, who has worked on Nottingham’s tram network for almost a decade, is also a champion field archer having … [Read more...]
Celebrations with Nottingham Local News to mark Tram’s 12th Birthday
Nottingham’s tram network is celebrating its 12th birthday and offering a bundle of special offers, giveaways and activities to mark the occasion. The network are running a special cut price £12 weekly ticket offer – down from the usual price of £17 – which will be available from all tram stop … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL HERO RETURNS TO CLIFTON TO NAME NEW TRAM
Football legend, Viv Anderson MBE, has been widely honoured for his achievements, but the former Nottingham Forest star has now received special recognition in his home city. Today (Thursday, September 24) the former defender unveiled his name on the side of one of the city’s new trams in … [Read more...]