Supertram rail replacement works: October 2024 We've been asked to share this information by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Executive:

Supertram overhead line equipment works – Saturday 19 October and Sunday 20 October 2024

Network improvement works are planned on the Supertram network between Meadowhall and Valley Centertainment on Saturday 19 October and Sunday 20 October and will affect Yellow route tram and Tram Train services. These works involve the installation of Tensorex tension units on the overhead line equipment to improve operation and reduce the risk of unplanned closures on the network.

The works, one element of a multi-million-pound investment in the tram system, are part of SYMCA’s ongoing investment in Supertram and are critical to extend the lifespan of one the region’s best loved modes of transport.

How will the works affect Tram services?

To allow the essential engineering works to take place between Meadowhall and Valley Centertainment, tram services will be subject to alteration on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October.

Valley Centertainment, Carbrook, Meadowhall South/Tinsley, Meadowhall Interchange, Rotherham Central and Rotherham Parkgate tram stops will not be served.

During the works, the Supertram network will run a revised timetable and services will operate as follows:

Yellow route tram services will operate between Middlewood and Arena/Olympic Legacy Park only

• Tram Train services will not operate but additional Yellow route services will operate between Cathedral and Arena/Olympic Legacy Park in the early morning and evening on Saturday to replace some journeys.
• Blue route and Purple route tram services will operate as normal

Customers can view the revised tram timetables via our online Timetable Finder.

What are the alternative travel options?  

Alternative travel options are available to help people make their journeys on Saturday 19 October and Sunday 20 October:

Dedicated tram replacement bus services  

Dedicated tram replacement bus services, TT1 and YE1, will operate between Fitzalan Square and Meadowhall Interchange/Rotherham Parkgate to help people make their journeys on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October as follows:

• Service TT1 will operate between Fitzalan Square, Meadowhall Interchange and Rotherham Parkgate providing up to two services an hour on Saturday and up to three services an hour on Sunday
• Service YE1 will operate between Fitzalan Square and Meadowhall Interchange providing up to three services an hour on Saturday and two services an hour Sunday evening 

These services offer a combined frequency of up to every 12 minutes (five services an hour) between Fitzalan Square/Ponds Forge and Meadowhall Interchange on Saturday 19 October.

All valid tram and multi-modal tickets will be accepted for travel on the TT1 and YE1 replacement bus services. Customers can buy their ticket in advance using the TSY Mobile app or from a tram conductor.  

Customers can view the replacement bus timetables via our dedicated web page travelsouthyorkshire.com/TramOLE1

Alternative bus services  

There are alternative travel options through the wider South Yorkshire bus network. Our Journey Planner will have up to date information about the changes to tram services as well as the replacement bus services to help people plan their journey during the works. It should be noted that during these works, Supertram tickets will only be accepted on the TT1 and YE1 bus services.   

Park and ride  

Halfway, IKEA, Malin Bridge, Meadowhall, Middlewood, Nunnery Square, Rotherham Parkgate and Valley Centertainment Park & Ride sites will remain open during these works, offering free parking to customers as usual. Customers can buy their travel ticket onboard.  

How is this being communicated to the community? 

Our Travel South Yorkshire website, where we bring together information from all of the bus, tram and train operators, makes it easier for people in our communities to plan their journeys and keep up to date with the latest changes.  

Information relating to the Tensorex overhead line equipment work is available via a dedicated webpage: travelsouthyorkshire.com/TramOLE1

An overview of upcoming Supertram network improvement and maintenance works is available at travelsouthyorkshire.com/networkImprovements

Customers are advised to keep checking our website for the latest information. Details of the impact of the network improvement works on tram and bus services will also be available on our disruptions page.  

Information is also available:  

• on the Supertram website, and the most up to date public transport information is available on our Service Changes page or customers can plan ahead using our timetable search and Journey Planner  
• by following us on X @TravelSYorks and @SY_Supertram  
• via posters in our Interchanges, at affected Park & Ride sites, at tram stops, on trams and on passenger information display screens
• via an email alert to all of our customers who have subscribed to our e-newsletter 
• by calling Traveline on 0800 952 0002 (weekdays between 07:00 and 19:00 and at weekends/Bank Holidays between 08:00 and 19:00).  

Journeys may take longer than usual, and customers are encouraged to plan ahead and check before they travel.