AlexAtkin Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 The thing is though, many of us choose the tram because its more comfortable than the bus. These new seats give me second thoughts, especially as the bus is typically slightly cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazndave Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 When will the rotherham to Sheffield tram be up and running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Bynnol Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 When will the rotherham to Sheffield tram be up and running? This year-probably. From May they can run on the section between Tinsley and Parkgate but there will be extensive tests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 This year-probably. From May they can run on the section between Tinsley and Parkgate but there will be extensive tests. Passenger services will start October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_N Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Passenger services will start October. Bit optimistic that isn't it? Thought they needed a trainer in place who can actually drive trains, as far as I know, they haven't got one yet. Plus can the CityLinks actually be trusted to be out in service for a full days worth of work yet? Oh look, a pig just flew past the window haha :hihi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl1 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Bit optimistic that isn't it? Thought they needed a trainer in place who can actually drive trains, as far as I know, they haven't got one yet. Plus can the CityLinks actually be trusted to be out in service for a full days worth of work yet? Oh look, a pig just flew past the window haha :hihi: no point in planning ahead surely - if they did what lessons would they learn for future tram trains? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criscandle Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Every time I,ve been on one the conductors are saying how rubbish they are and I noticed the aisles are narrower too and leak when it rains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Bit optimistic that isn't it? Thought they needed a trainer in place who can actually drive trains, as far as I know, they haven't got one yet. Plus can the CityLinks actually be trusted to be out in service for a full days worth of work yet? Oh look, a pig just flew past the window haha :hihi: You need to check your sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaveyDavey Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I still can't get my head around the single track between Tinsley / Meadowhall South and around the back of Magna before it opens out to double track again.... Does this have a bearing on frequency of service ? It's not an issue on the approach to the Meadowhall terminus for all the trams on the yellow route so can't see this other section of single track being an issue for the tram train service. I believe the tram train is three services an hour each way??? Which I think is less than the yellow route using the single track section I mention above... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Bynnol Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 It's not an issue on the approach to the Meadowhall terminus for all the trams on the yellow route so can't see this other section of single track being an issue for the tram train service. I believe the tram train is three services an hour each way??? Which I think is less than the yellow route using the single track section I mention above... The difference between the single sections is that timekeeping on the Meadowhall South/Tinsley East to Rotherham Parkgate section will be exact and managed by the Railway, with occupation of tram train platforms 3 and 4 at Rotherham Central and then on to the Parkgate siding strictly controlled to maintain the regional train timetable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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