SheffieldForum Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Plans for a new tram-train stop in Rotherham have been approved. The new stop at Magna Science Adventure Centre will be the first addition to the network since 2018. Network Rail and South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) said the stop at Templeborough would help residents access employment, walking and cycling opportunities. The £6.6m scheme will be funded from the Sheffield City Region's £166m Transforming Cities Fund. Two new staggered low-level tram-train platforms will be installed at Magna, one for each line, connected by a footbridge. Sheffield Forum | The Sheffield Guide | The Sheffield Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longiesta Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 £6.6m for two platforms and a bridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Hardie Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 20 minutes ago, longiesta said: £6.6m for two platforms and a bridge? Sounds a bit steep; perhaps there’ll be a travelator up to Zombie Infection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrotequila Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 25 minutes ago, longiesta said: £6.6m for two platforms and a bridge? Do the tram lines already run there or are they having to install a new line? This could be why it's so expensive? 🤷♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resident Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 2 minutes ago, Pyrotequila said: Do the tram lines already run there or are they having to install a new line? This could be why it's so expensive? 🤷♂️ Tram-Train currently runs on a single train line past the back of Magna. I don't see the point in this venture tbh. There's no demand for it, there's already public transport links on Sheffield Road so there's already access for employment. How is it going to provide cycling opportunities when you can't take them on board? How is it going to provide walking opportunities? Who wants to go walking around an industrial area? The only effect it will have is that it will take away from the bus services thst currently run through Templeborough. It's just a further waste of taxpayer's money by Coppard & Co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrotequila Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 8 minutes ago, Resident said: Tram-Train currently runs on a single train line past the back of Magna. Ah, I've only used it once when it first opened, so I had no idea 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheffieldForum Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 For context the recent improvements at Dore and Totley Station reportedly cost Network Rail ~£20m (to build a second platform and bridge with the line upgrade, signage, etc). 1 Sheffield Forum | The Sheffield Guide | The Sheffield Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHasRisen Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 (edited) 2 hours ago, longiesta said: £6.6m for two platforms and a bridge? Give us the wisdom of your experience of railway infrastructure projects then and tell us how much it should be costing. Show your working. Edited March 14 by HeHasRisen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ01 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 6 minutes ago, HeHasRisen said: Give us the wisdom of your experience of railway infrastructure projects then and tell us how much it should be costing. Show your working. Cost - £175k Workings - Geoff from Lowedges Forum said 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 I can’t understand why this is needed . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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