Andy C   83 #1 Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) RAIL REPLACEMENT WORKS - THE END IS NIGH!  It has just been announced that the tram rail replacement works is running a few days ahead of schedule. Once this weekends works at Gleadless Townend is complete there is a day of preparing the tracks for use, safety checks etc then that is it - all done for this year!  The normal service on all tram routes will resume Tuesday 25th August  The Bus & Tram Dayrider ticket currently reduced to bus prices for the rail replacement works will return to the normal £4 price from Saturday (the original planned date of end of works).  After this year, the next wave of major rail works is not until 2018 (although there will be some smaller weekend works during 2016 and 2017 in connection with the tram-train scheme and routine maintanance).  21ST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS INCLUDING CHEAP FARES  This year is 21 years since the full Supertram network launched in service. Already underway is the 'Summer Sundays' where you can travel all day for £1 on Sundays in August with free parking thrown in to the deal.  From Saturday 29th August the 21st anniversary ticket sale begins with at least 21% off most adult tram only tickets - plus during the sale period the tram only tickets will also be accepted on the dedicated Supertramlink feeder buses from Stocksbridge, Stannington and Killamarsh.  SALE PRICES - Short distance single. Reduced from £1.50 to £1.10 (sold on tram) - Longer distance single. Reduced from £2.20 to £1.70 (sold on tram) - Supertramlink inclusive singles. Reduced from £1.70-£2.80 to £1.30-£2.20, depending on journey. - Tram only Dayrider. NEW! £3.00 (sold on tram) - Tram only weekly Megarider. Reduced from £12.50 to £9.80 (sold online or on tram) - Tram only 28 day Megarider (sold online only). Reduced from £42.00 to £33.00 - Tram only 13 week and annual Megarider (sold online only) both also discounted.  Weekly and monthly tickets available to order online from Monday 24th August. Allow 5 days for your smartcard ticket to be posted out. If you already hold a Stagecoach smartcard then 3 day advance purchase required for processing.  DEPOT OPEN DAY Also as part of the anniversary celebrations, a depot open day will be held on Sunday 25th October.  TO REMIND - THE NORMAL SERVICE IS......  Yellow route tram: Runs between Meadowhall, Valley Centertainment, Sheffield Arena, Nunnery Square Park & Ride, City Centre, University, Shalesmoor, Hillsborough and Middlewood. Every 10 minutes Mon-Sat daytime, Every 20 minutes evenings and Sundays. Conductors on board sell tickets.  Blue route tram: Runs between Halfway Park & Ride, Crystal Peaks, Gleadless Townend, Manor Top, Sheffield Station, City Centre, University, Shalesmoor, Hillsborough and Malin Bridge. Every 10 minutes Mon-Sat daytime, Every 20 minutes evenings and Sundays. Conductors on board sell tickets.  Purple route tram: Runs between Herdings Park, Gleadless Townend, Manor Top, Sheffield Station and City Centre. Some daytime journeys extend to Meadowhall. Every 30 minutes Mon-Sat daytime, Every 20 minutes evenings and Sundays. Conductors on board sell tickets.  Between Fitzalan Square and Hillsborough the Blue and Yellow routes combine to provide a tram every 5-10 minutes.  Supertramlink bus SL (operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire): Middlewood tram terminus to Stocksbridge via Deepcar Supertramlink bus SL2 (operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire): Malin Bridge tram terminus to Stannington Supertramlink bus SL3 (operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire): Moss Way tram stop and Crystal Peaks to Killamarsh via Beighton and Holbrook.  Park & Ride (operated by Travel South Yorkshire): Car parking available at Middlewood, Malin Bridge, Nunnery Square, Valley Centertainment, Meadowhall Interchange and Halfway tram stops.   More information at http://www.supertram.com. Edited August 21, 2015 by Andy C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
isitgintime   10 #2 Posted August 27, 2015 Wayy it has been a much easier commute this week. I already buy a Megarider Xtra, do I have to cancel and re-order to get the discount? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jeffrey Shaw   83 #3 Posted August 27, 2015 it has been a much easier commute this week. Because no school/university traffic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Andy C   83 #4 Posted August 28, 2015 Wayy it has been a much easier commute this week. I already buy a Megarider Xtra, do I have to cancel and re-order to get the discount?  no, you don't.  ---------- Post added 28-08-2015 at 12:00 ----------  The special offers start tomorrow (Saturday).  Max single tram fare £1.70. All day tram travel £3.00. Weekly £9.80.  Monthly tram ticket for £33 can be ordered online now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Andy C Â Â 83 #5 Posted September 11, 2015 Normal tram service now running, the ticket sale continues until 25th October and the information screens are now switched on and being tested! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mogwai84 Â Â 10 #6 Posted September 11, 2015 Normal tram service now running, the ticket sale continues until 25th October and the information screens are now switched on and being tested! Â Still find it strange there are info screens missing from some stations. Most notably, Hillsborough, Hillsborough Park and Infirmary Road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Andy C Â Â 83 #7 Posted September 11, 2015 Still find it strange there are info screens missing from some stations. Most notably, Hillsborough, Hillsborough Park and Infirmary Road. Â The budget SYPTE had didn't stretch to every stop, however the ones without are generally ones with shops that front onto the platform - the shop owners wouldn't appreciate their window display being blocked by a great big pole! Â The same info is available online here: http://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/LiveDepartureInfo.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mogwai84   10 #8 Posted September 11, 2015 The budget SYPTE had didn't stretch to every stop, however the ones without are generally ones with shops that front onto the platform - the shop owners wouldn't appreciate their window display being blocked by a great big pole! The same info is available online here: http://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/LiveDepartureInfo.aspx  I can understand to an extent the issue outside shops. However surely there are other ways to provide these (suspended from the tram stop shelters, or use existing poles).  Also, it seems really daft that the Hillsborough stop doesn't have any - it's a busy stop at a point where the blue and yellow lines diverge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
andyrad29 Â Â 10 #9 Posted September 12, 2015 any further info on the planned open day? sounds really interesting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Vaati   11 #10 Posted September 13, 2015 Too bad that the celebrations don't include the SL being on time. Missed the tram and have 20mins til the next one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mbatey   10 #11 Posted September 14, 2015 This would all be great news if the tram went anywhere near where I live or towards anywhere I wanted to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Andy C Â Â 83 #12 Posted September 14, 2015 This would all be great news if the tram went anywhere near where I live or towards anywhere I wanted to go. Â Try exploring new places along the tram route..... Â Meadowhall shopping centre Carbrook for Meadowhall retail park Valley Centertainment Arena Don Valley Bowl Shalesmoor for Kelham Island Hillsborough Hillsborough Park Leppings Lane for SWFC Middlewood for bus link to Stocksbridge Malin Bridge for bus links to Stannington and Bradfield Arbourthorne Road for Norfolk Heritage Park Birley golf course Moss Way for bus link to Killamarsh and Rother Valley Crystal Peaks shopping centre Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...