Trade press enthusiastic over tram extension
Eight journalists from leading UK rail industry publications who converged on Nottingham for a special trade media preview of the NET Phase Two tram extension have given the new lines…
Minister marks success of returning tram conference
Nottingham’s hosting of the tenth annual UK Light Rail Conference has been declared a resounding success after attracting record numbers of delegates and exhibitors as the event returned to the…
Visitors bowled over as Nottingham hosts trio of international events
Nottingham is basking in the international spotlight this week thanks to a succession of major international events. After Monday’s victory in the Aegon Open Nottingham ATP for rising young Croatian…
Major boost for tram project
For the first time, daylight trials are now under way across both of Nottingham’s new tram lines in a major step forward for the network expansion project. Following a series…
Tram tests under way in Beeston
Daytime tram tests today (Thursday) began to run through to Beeston Town Centre as the commissioning programme for Nottingham’s expanded tram network gathers pace. The new tram line through Beeston…
Daytime tram tests underway in Clifton
Daytime tram testing has today (Thursday) begun to Clifton town centre and through to the new Park and Ride site. In another important step towards the start of passenger services…
Major road junction completed
New permanent traffic signals at the Queen’s Road East and University Boulevard junction, which has been altered to accommodate the new Chilwell tram route, have been switched on today (Tuesday).…
Daytime tram tests reach key landmark
Daytime tram tests have commenced on a further section of Nottingham’s new tram lines. Following a series of successful night-time trials, trams are now set to become a familiar sight…
Testing now under way on whole of extended network
Tests are now under way across the whole of Nottingham’s extended tram network following the achievement of another significant milestone. The first tram ran through Beeston to the new Toton…
Call goes out for tram name suggestions
NET customers and local residents are being asked to suggest possible names for the latest trams which will be joining Nottingham’s expanding network. When Nottingham’s original 15-strong fleet was unveiled…