Planned: 25 July – 01 September 2020 (Please note that dates may change as the works progress)
In partnership with the South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE), the third area of the Rail Replacement Project will start on Saturday 25 July to replace rail between Gleadless Townend and Spring Lane. During this time, trams cannot operate beyond Sheffield Station.
Service Summary
Blue Route trams will operate between Malin Bridge – Sheffield Station on a revised timetable.
Tram Replacement Bus Service: Operated on behalf of the South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive, the BL2 replacement bus will operate between Halfway and City Centre. More information on the replacement bus service is available on the Travel South Yorkshire website.
Yellow Route trams will operate the normal route between Meadowhall - Middlewood to the normal timetable.
No Purple Route services will operate during Area 3.
Tram Train will operate the normal route between Parkgate - Cathedral on a revised timetable.
Tram Only Tickets To help provide valuable travel options to key workers at this time, Tram Only tickets will be accepted on Stagecoach buses in Sheffield.
Please note:
The bus must be travelling in areas where the tram runs and the following conditions apply. Tram Only tickets can only be used to make similar bus journeys to those normally taken on the tram. The ticket is not valid for journeys beyond these areas where the final destination could not be reached by tram. Tram Only ticket must be valid and normal terms apply.
Alternative Bus Services Customers can also use the following bus services as an alternative to the tram:
Service 120 provides links between Halfway, Crystal Peaks, Moss Way and the city centre. Service 8 provides links between Crystal Peaks, Moss Way, Hackenthorpe, Birley Moor Road, Birley Lane and the city centre. Services 50, 53 and 80a provide links between Birley Moor Road and the city centre. Service 252 provides a link between Gleadless Townend and Crystal Peaks.
Further information about the Rail Replacement scheme and alternative bus services is available at www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/RailReplacement
Up to date bus timetable information can be found at www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/servicechanges or by calling Traveline on 01709 51 51 51.
Contact Details
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travelsouthyorkshire.com
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01302 791187 for all enquiries directly relating to the worksites and workforce