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Trams and light railMany British towns have reintrodued trams. They offer an ideal way of getting around once you have arrived on the train. Find out about trams in Blackpool The Manchester Metrolink tram system The Midland Metro tram system between Birmingham and Wolverhampton Nottingham Express Transit light rail system
Blackpool Trams
Using the Trams and Buses
Tickets may be purchased from the
driver of the bus or the conductor or driver of
the tram. Tickets may be purchased as a
single, return, Metro Saver or Day Travelcard.
If you only plan to make one journey, buy a
single. If you are coming back also, ask
for the return as this is cheaper than the
single. For multiple journeys in one zone
(bus only) there is an unlimited travel Metro
Saver ticket or a more expensive one for
multiple journeys in all zones. Trams run along the promenade (sea front) in Blackpool and then out into the countryside for the journey to the town of Fleetwood, around 10 miles away. They pass the main attractions of Blackpool including the Pleasure Beach and Tower.
Blackpool North Station (BPN) is 250 yards from the station. Blackpool Transport bus routes 2 and 6 serve the station. The tram line is half a mile away, either walk or take a bus. Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station (BPB) is an easy walk from the tramline on the Promenade which also serves the Pleasure Beach Theme Park. Blackpool South Station (BPS) is on bus routes 5, 10 and 2 / 2C which connect with the tram line.
Website Blackpool Transport Official website with timetable and ticket information
Manchester Metrolink
The Manchester Metrolink is a tram / light rail system in the City of Manchester. There are 37 stations on three lines and the network carries 52,000 passengers each day. All the lines start at the Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station and go to Bury (north line), Eccles (west line) and Altrincham (south line). There is a bus link from Stretford Metrolink station to the Trafford Centre (shopping centre). For people flying to Manchester Airport, the airport has it's own mainline railway station with lots of services to the city centre, Piccadilly station. Onward travel is then available by Metrolink to other parts of the city.
Tickets and Fares. If you are travelling by National Rail to Manchester through tickets to any Metrolink station are available, just ask for Manchester Metrolink when purchasing your ticket. This is also cheaper than buying a separate ticket for Metrolink. Tickets must be purchased before you get on board the tram from ticket machines at stations. Single, return and day / weekend tickets are available for purchase.
Connections with National Rail Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), is Manchester's main railway station with all services you would expect from a major terminal station. There is a Metrolink station on site which is the start point for all three lines. Piccadilly Station is served by several rail companies including long distance Intercity trains. Manchester Victoria (MCV) is a busy station on the Northern Rail suburban rail network. There is a Metrolink station for the north line within the station. Altrincham (ALT). This is a suburban station in Cheshire and has a Metrolink station within the building. Trains are operated by Northern Rail. The station has a ticket office. Metrolink trams use platform 1. You can also connect with Metrolink at the other National Rail station within the town of Altrincham, Navigation Road (NVR). This station does not have staff on duty. Both are located on the south line.
Metrolink website. The Metrolink
has it's own
website
Midland MetroThe Midland Metro is a tram line linking twenty three communities between Birmingham and Wolverhampton.
Tickets and Fares 'n-network' day tickets and day cards are valid for both local rail services and the trams, as well as local buses. There are also a range of single, return and period tickets for local people.
Connections with National Rail Birmingham Snow Hill Station (BSW) is located at the start of the line and has an interchange with the tram line. National Rail Connections are also made at Hawthorns station and Jewellery Quarter station
See the Metro
Midland Metro website for details of the
line.
Nottingham Express Transit
Tickets and Fares As well as cash fares on the day and various ticket options for locals, rail travellers may make use of Plusbus to use the trams within Nottingham. Simply ask for Nottingham Plusbus when buying your train ticket to Nottingham.
The main connection is in Nottingham city centre at the main railway station (NOT). Walk across the footbridge in the centre of the Station to access the tram stop. There are other station interchanges at Bullwall and Hucknall, both on the Robin Hood line.
See the tram
website
for details of the tram line and to download the
visitors guide.
Sheffield Supertram
The Sheffield Supertram is owned by South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive and is operated under contract by Stagecoach, the bus company under the Stagecoach Supertram brand. There are three lines all originating in the city centre and a total of 48 tram stops across the network.
Tickets and Fares Single and return fares are available. However if you plan to do a little more travelling then most rover and unlimited travel tickets sold by South Yorkshire Passenger Transport stations are valid on the trams. Also most local Stagecoach bus tickets (Megariders etc) will be valid for tram travel.
Connections with National Rail Sheffield Station (SHF) is conveniently located in the city centre. This is roughly on the middle of the tram network and trams connect with trains here. The tram stops are located beyond Platform 8 of the Station.
Meadowhall Interchange (MHS) is a station on the Midland Mainline adjacent to the Meadowhall Shopping Centre. Trams interchange with buses (this is a Plusbus zone) here and National Rail trains.
The Supertram has a website with map and timetable details.
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