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Just turn up and go as new timetable goes live
[August 21, 2014]

Just turn up and go as new timetable goes live


(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Nottingham's expanding tram network is gearing up for one of the most significant developments in its ten-year history with a massive boost in service frequency.

A new, improved timetable is to be introduced on Tuesday, 26 August on the existing Line One between Hucknall and Phoenix Park and the city centre. This will see more trams running throughout the daytime and evening, with services up to every five minutes from 7am right through until 9pm.



The boost to services has been made possible thanks to the introduction of the first of the city's new Citadis trams, and it's one of a number of improvements being made to the network ahead of the expansion to Chilwell and Clifton.

Jamie Swift, NET Marketing Manager, explained: "We're delighted that the brand new trams are going into service which means we can deliver an improved timetable for our customers. Everyone at NET has been working hard to ensure a smooth transition to the new timetable that will deliver the extra services customers have been calling for.


"What's more following customer feedback we are providing extra trams during the evening and on Sundays to encourage more and more people to use our services to popular attractions across Nottingham.

"In fact the new timetable is great news for commuters, shoppers, visitors and local businesses. Anyone who wants to use the tram can just turn up and go with trams running so frequently all day, every day" "As we enter the final stages of the NET Phase Two construction project, customers are already beginning to see the benefits that the expanded tram network will bring," Jamie said.

"The introduction of the new timetable - following the launch of 'buy before you board' ticketing system - marks yet another significant milestone in the development of a world-class tram system for the city.

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