Nottingham’s new expanded tram network opened to the public on Tuesday, August 25, with the first trams operating at 0600hrs.
Cllr Jane Urquhart, with lead responsibility for NET at Nottingham City Council, said: “This is a really great day for Nottingham. It marks the dawn of a new era when NET becomes a true network and, with trams running from every seven minutes, it is all set to provide easier access to key locations right across the city.
“The tram provides the backbone to the city’s integrated transport network, underpinning all the efforts to reduce congestion, improve the environment and make Nottingham an even better place to live, work or visit.”
Alongside the construction of 17.5km of new lines, the project has also seen the creation of more than 2,000 spaces at new Park & Ride sites, a new tram and bus interchange in Beeston and a new tram stop at the redeveloped Nottingham Station.
Paul Robinson, NET’s General Manager, added: “We’re champing at the bit to get the new services under way. We’ve created over 100 new jobs, trained new drivers and expanded our Depot ready for start of passenger services and our team is raring to go.”
