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Stagecoach Supertram

Supertram 2006 (2)
Info
Locale Sheffield
Transit type Electrified tramway
Number of lines 3
Number of stations 48
Daily ridership 36,000 (2005/6) - 13.15 million/year
Operation
Began operation 21 March 1994
Operator(s) Stagecoach Sheffield
Technical
System length 29 km / 18 miles
Track gauge standard gauge

Supertram is a tram network in Sheffield, England. The track and connected items are owned by South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE). Stagecoach Group run and look after the vehicles, through their Stagecoach Supertram branded company.

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  • Sheffield Supertram - Meadowhall Interchange 07-07-04

    Two Siemens-Duewag Supertrams at Meadowhall Interchange in July 2004 in a modified version of the original Stagecoach livery

  • Supertram 104 at Gleadless Townend tramstop Sheffield

    Siemens-Duewag Supertram 124 arriving at Gleadless Townend tram stop, on the Blue Route to Halfway

  • Supertram Castle Square

    Siemens-Duewag Supertram 125 leaving Castle Square tram stop, on the Purple Route to Meadowhall Interchange

  • Supertram 399202

    Supertram

  • Sheffield Supertram - Park Square 02-07-04

    Detail of the Supertram track at Park Square

  • Sheffield Supertram - Cab 07-04

    The driving cab of a Siemens-Duewag Supertram, heading towards Castle Square from Ponds Forge/Fitzalan Square.

  • Supertram Sheffield Station 05-07-04

    Siemens-Duewag Supertram 122, operating the Purple Route to Herdings Park, on the permanent way leaving Sheffield station for Sheffield College (Granville Road) in July 2004

  • Donetsk Way Tram Stop. - geograph.org.uk - 305291

    Donetsk Way tram stop. The platform edge's alignment and rugged paving can be seen.

  • Supertram 123 Castle Square

    Siemens-Duewag Supertram 123 at Castle Square

  • Tramway signalling - Junction signalling - turning left

    Points set for left.

  • Tramway signalling - Junction signalling - turning right

    Points set for right.

  • Tramway signalling - Junction signalling - stop

    Points misaligned or not detected.

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