New Supertram Stop Approved

[SheffieldForum 961]

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.

 

 

[longiesta 14]

£6.6m for two platforms and a bridge? 

[Jim Hardie 536]

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.

[Pyrotequila 405]

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? 🤷‍♂️

[Resident 1,199]

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. 

[Pyrotequila 405]

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 👍

[SheffieldForum 961]

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).

 

[HeHasRisen 3,412]

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

[MJ01 441]

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

[hackey lad 3,995]

I can’t understand why this is needed . 

[SheffieldForum 961]

6 minutes ago, hackey lad said:

I can’t understand why this is needed . 

Magna is a pain to get to, especially for non-drivers.

 

They are increasingly having events, conventions and exhibitions there, too - so it's probably a good idea to link that up for passengers from Rotherham, Sheffield and further afield.

 

I know I've not attended certain events there because the travel situation is generally awful.

 

 

[hackey lad 3,995]

20 minutes ago, SheffieldForum said:

Magna is a pain to get to, especially for non-drivers.

 

They are increasingly having events, conventions and exhibitions there, too - so it's probably a good idea to link that up for passengers from Rotherham, Sheffield and further afield.

 

I know I've not attended certain events there because the travel situation is generally awful.

 

 

Fair enough but how often do these events occur ?