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Supertram 23 On Bowstring Bridge
Supertram may refer to: * Sheffield Supertram, a modern tram system in Sheffield, England ** Park Square Bridge aka ''Supertram Bridge'', in Sheffield, England ** Siemens-Duewag Supertram, a tram vehicle manufactured by Siemens-Duewag and used on Sheffield Supertram * Leeds Supertram, a proposed but rejected modern tram system project for the city of Leeds, England * Bristol Supertram, a proposed but rejected tram system project for Bristol, England See also * Supertramp Supertramp were a British rock band formed in London in 1970. Marked by the individual songwriting of founders Roger Hodgson (vocals, keyboards and guitars) and Rick Davies (vocals and keyboards), the group were distinguished for blending p ... and Supertramp (other) {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheffield Supertram
The South Yorkshire Supertram, sometimes referred to as the Sheffield Supertram, is a tram and tram-train network covering Sheffield and Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England. The network is owned and operated by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA). Interest in building a modern tram system for Sheffield had mounted during the 1980s. After detailed planning by South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE), the Supertram proposal was approved by an act of Parliament in 1991. Construction of the network, incorporating several existing heavy rail sections as well as new track, was carried out in sections, allowing revenue services to start during 1994. Early operations, hindered by a complex ticketing system and the initially small coverage area, had disappointing ridership figures. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Square Bridge
Park Square Bridge, also known as the Supertram Bridge, is a prominent bridge in the city of Sheffield, England. It was constructed in 1993 using a bowstring, or tied arch design. The bridge carries the Sheffield Supertram The South Yorkshire Supertram, sometimes referred to as the Sheffield Supertram, is a tram and tram-train network covering Sheffield and Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England. The network is owned and operated by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Co ... system from Commercial Street onto the Park Square roundabout. References Bridges in Sheffield South Yorkshire Supertram Bridges completed in 1995 Tied arch bridges Railway bridges in South Yorkshire {{UK-bridge-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siemens-Duewag Supertram
The Siemens-Duewag Supertram is a fleet of 25 trams built by Siemens Mobility, Siemens-Duewag of Düsseldorf, Germany in 1992 for use on the South Yorkshire Supertram light rail network in England. They were the only trams in use on the network until the entry into service of British Rail Class 399 tram-trains in 2017. As of June 2025, all of the fleet is operational. History After undergoing trials on Düsseldorf's Rheinbahn system, the trams were delivered to Sheffield via the Rotterdam-Immingham cargo ship route. The trams are bidirectional and consist of three articulated carriages with a low-floor area of 40%. All four entrances are at low level matching the height of the platforms to provide level access. The low-floor areas have limited seating and provide space for pushchairs and wheel chairs. The high floor areas are high and can be found at the outer-end of each end carriage and in the centre carriage; they are reached by either two or three steps. Because the Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leeds Supertram
The Leeds Supertram was a proposed light rail/tram system in Leeds and West Yorkshire in England. It would have been a three-line, system with 50 stations. It received provisional government approval in 2001, and was specifically for corridors ill-served by the existing heavy rail network. Supertram would have been 75% funded from the public sector, with final contracts for construction and a 27-year operating concession due to have been awarded in 2003. By 2004, disquiet about rising costs had caused the scheme to be scaled back, and it was finally cancelled in 2005 by the Transport Secretary, Alistair Darling. The northern branch would have served the universities and Headingley, running to a park and ride site at Lawnswood. The eastern branch would have run to Seacroft and Whinmoor, and the southern arm would have served Hunslet, Belle Isle and Middleton with another park and ride by the M621 motorway. In the city centre, trams were to have linked to the bus and rail sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bristol Supertram
Bristol Supertram was a proposed light rail system for the Bristol and South Gloucestershire regions of England. In 2001, the project was given backing from the Premiership of Tony Blair, government to build a line that would link the Bristol city centre, city centre with the North Fringe of Bristol, North Bristol region, but the project was cancelled in 2004. History The Bristol Supertram project was launched in March 2001 with an announcement from the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, John Prescott. The initial cost of £194 million was to be provided by a public–private partnership which would include 20% funding from the private sector. The remaining funds were to come from the government and the local authorities of Politics of Bristol, Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Bristol was one of 25 cities and conurbations that had been selected for light rail development by the Premiership of Tony Blair, New Labour gover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
