Supertram is carrying out essential repair works on sections of track in the Holme Lane area of Hillsborough. These works form part of our ongoing maintenance programme and are critical to extend the lifespan of the tram network and maintain the reliable, comfortable and safe level of service customers have come to expect.
The works will be carried out over the weekend, between 07:30 and 23:00 each day, to allow concrete repairs to be carried out to the inbound and outbound track slabs and carriageway as follows:
- Holme Lane Inbound – Saturday 18 November and Sunday 19 November
Works will also be carried out on Ridgeway Road, near Manor Top, to replace the overhead line component on the tram network over the weekend of Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 November.
Letters will be posted to affected residents and businesses around the Holme Lane and Ridgeway Road areas, notifying them of the proposed works and any disruptions they may cause, ahead of the works commencing.
Impact on tram services
During the works, the network will run to a revised timetable.
On Saturday 18 November 2023 (inclusive), trams will operate as follows:
- Blue route tram services will run between Birley Lane and Hillsborough/Middlewood only
- Malin Bridge, Halfway, Westfield, Waterthorpe, Beighton/Drakehouse Lane, Crystal Peaks, Moss Way, Donetsk Way, Hackenthorpe and Birley Moor Road tram stops will not be served
- Yellow Route, Purple Route and Tram Train services will not be affected and will run as normal.
On Sunday 19 November 2023 (inclusive), trams will operate as follows:
- Blue route tram services will run between Sheffield Station and Hillsborough/Middlewood only
- Malin Bridge, Halfway, Westfield, Waterthorpe, Beighton/Drakehouse Lane, Crystal Peaks, Moss Way, Donetsk Way, Hackenthorpe, Birley Moor Road, Birley Lane, White Lane, Gleadless Townend, Hollinsend, Manor Top, Spring Lane, Arbourthorne Road, Park Grange, Park Grange Croft, and Granville Road tram stops will not be served
- Purple Route tram services will not operate
- Yellow Route, and Tram Train services will not be affected and will run as normal.
Alternative bus services
For many journeys there are existing bus routes that offer alternative travel options to the tram including:
- Service 61 and 62 – Malin Bridge – Hillsborough Interchange
- Services 81 and 82 – Malin Bridge – Hillsborough - Sheffield city centre
- Service 252 - Halfway – Crystal Peaks - Gleadless Townend- Sheffield city centre
- Services 53 and 53a – Halfway to Sheffield city centre
- Service 120 – Halfway – Crystal Peaks – Manor Top - Sheffield city centre
- Services 1a and 11 – Herdings and Sheffield city centre
- Services 18 and 18a – Herdings and sheffield city centre
The Travel South Yorkshire Journey Planner can help people plan their alternative journey during the works. Some services may be subject to minor diversions as a result of the traffic management for the replacement works.
B1 Tram Replacement Bus
A dedicated tram replacement bus service, B1 operated by First South Yorkshire, will run to help people make their journeys over the weekend as follows:
Service, B1 will run between Birley and Halfway
Service B1 will run between Sheffield city centre and Halfway
The service will operate up to every 12 minutes during the daytime, serving limited bus stops located near all the affected tram stops between Birley/Sheffield city centre and Halfway.
A copy of the timetable for service B1, along with details of the bus stops served is attached for information. Details can also be found at travelsouthyorkshire.com, through the timetable search tool.
Blue route tram timetable for 18 and 19 November
B1 bus replacement timetable for 18 and 19 November
Ticketing arrangements
Citybus, Citywide and normally available concessionary/child tickets are available on service B1. The following tickets are also available onboard:
- Short distance single fare (to include replacement bus and tram travel) - £2.40
- Long distance single fare (to include replacement bus and tram travel) - £2.80
- Short distance return fare (to include replacement bus and tram travel) - £4.00
- Day Rider fare (to include replacement bus and tram travel) - £5.40.
All valid tram tickets will also be accepted on the replacement bus service.
Please note that bus only tickets will not be valid on service B1 and the capped bus fare of £2 will not apply on service B1 as this is a tram replacement service.