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Post by The Captain on Apr 20, 2012 16:04:23 GMT
And on just 18 miles of track of which the cost of maintenance is solely the responsibility of the operator...unlike a bus whose cost of its 'bit' of road, traffic lights etc. is subsidised by every other road user.. through taxation. As I said earlier, a tram versus bus debate is pointless and sterile....since the cost of building light railways is born by the taxpayer as well. I also suspect some of your logic is also flawed, captain. The report I mentioned is still considered valid by, amongst others, the DfT and its inferrence of "little impact", at a time when you argue there was more bus useage, would seem to indicate that impact in today's climate would be even less. I also reckon you will find that with the price of petrol, today's car useage is also somewhat less.. at least that's what the media is claiming. I suspect you might just be a little prejudiced against the tram...which I agree is the cause of some frustration to other road users...just as are lorries, buses, cars and cyclists...not to mention pedestrians!  Theres no arguing about it: in 2004 pre-strike bus usage was far greater than it is now. As is car usage now. My eyes are not painted on and my head is not stuck in years old reports banded as relevant by todays think tanks. You can suspect all you want-the Tram has no relevance to me as it is too far away for me to use on a daily basis, so i shall stick to using the car/bus and walking it. |
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Post by lysander on Apr 22, 2012 15:35:44 GMT
As someone far wiser than I once said: " There's no truths just opinions"!
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Post by swfcforever on May 11, 2012 12:28:30 GMT
On Radio Sheffield at 13:00 trams not running between Spring Lane and Gleadless Town-End, I presume due to the Police closing off Newlands Road, Ridgehill Avenue and Ridgeway Road after the Chemicals found in an House yesterday afternoon.
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Post by swfcforever on May 11, 2012 12:38:36 GMT
from www.travelsouthyorkshire.com11 May 2012 11:47 Blue tram route disruption The Blue tram route is currently disrupted in the Ridgeway Road area due to an incident. Blue/Purple tram services from Sheffield centre towards Halfway/Herdings will run as far as Arbourthorne Road and return to Sheffield. Blue tram services from Halfway towards Sheffield will run as far as Gleadless Townend and return to Halfway. Stagecoach and First are currently accepting tram tickets on the following alternative bus services For Herdings – 47/48 For Gleadless Townend and White Lane – 51 For Manor Top - 42,44,49,50,50A,53,120,123 For Birley - 42/44 For Hackenthorpe – 120 For Crystal Peaks – 42,44,120,123 For Halfway – 49,120 The disruption is expected to last until around 12.45. For journey options please use the Journey Planner or call Traveline on 01709 51 51 51. The information displayed on this page is correct and relevant to the time and date as shown above and may be subject to change between 07:00 and 22:00 hours. For details of other disruptions, please go to the Disruptions page. |
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Post by jakerton43 on May 11, 2012 14:02:47 GMT
All back to normal according to the BBC Travel news website. and Ridgeway road has re opened.
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Post by swfcforever on May 12, 2012 9:28:26 GMT
Re-Opened around 14:30. I was informed Tram 111 was the first Tram to go down Ridgeway Road, when it was re-opened from the City Centre (For those who want to know  . |
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Post by madannie77 on May 12, 2012 22:02:53 GMT
First tram from Gleadless Townend was 125, which left Townend at 1418. I was waiting to photograph it using the crossover  . The first tram from Manor Top was 102, which for some reason continued past Spring Lane earlier (about 1240) when all other trams were reversing there, and was at Manor Top when I went past on a bus at about 1310. 102 arrived at Townend at 1421 heading to Herdings Park and was followed by 119, 118, 105 and 111 in that order, all heading to Halfway. |
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Post by swfcforever on Jun 5, 2012 14:50:01 GMT
I was told that Trams were not running up to Middlewood for an Hour earlier between 14:00 and 15:00ish. A Tram was sat on Middlewood Road outside Gilders accompanied by a Police car. Anybody know anymore?
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Post by jimmy75 on Jun 5, 2012 16:08:10 GMT
I was told that Trams were not running up to Middlewood for an Hour earlier between 14:00 and 15:00ish. A Tram was sat on Middlewood Road outside Gilders accompanied by a Police car. Anybody know anymore? A young lass has been knocked down along middlewood rd. |
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Post by alexander on Jun 5, 2012 16:12:47 GMT
TSY report that Middlewood Rd is closed both ways .
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Post by mainline on Jun 7, 2012 17:52:44 GMT
I was told that Trams were not running up to Middlewood for an Hour earlier between 14:00 and 15:00ish. A Tram was sat on Middlewood Road outside Gilders accompanied by a Police car. Anybody know anymore? A young girl was knocked over on Middlewood Rd by the Gilders car dealership. Trams were re-routed to Malin Bridge. SLs had to turn around at Middlewood as usual as they couldn't get through. Hopefully the young girl is ok and will make a speedy recovery! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2012 23:32:14 GMT
I hear that there was disruption caused yesterday (Saturday) at Hillsborough after a tram broke down. I didn't know whether to believe it or not as trams don't break down do they?
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Post by alexander on Jun 10, 2012 6:32:54 GMT
I hear that there was disruption caused yesterday (Saturday) at Hillsborough after a tram broke down. I didn't know whether to believe it or not as trams don't break down do they? Tram 117 removed under it"s own steam at about 3pm . |
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Post by alexander on Jun 11, 2012 12:43:23 GMT
Anybody know what the disruption was between Cathedral and Hillsborough at lunchtime today?
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Post by 29721 on Jun 11, 2012 14:43:45 GMT
i was on trams at this time and was told of an incident near the university, sorry cant be more specific as i dont know any other details.
Later informed that a passenger was taken ill on board a tram at the university stop.
Reason for Editing: further info.
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. The first tram from Manor Top was 102, which for some reason continued past Spring Lane earlier (about 1240) when all other trams were reversing there, and was at Manor Top when I went past on a bus at about 1310. 102 arrived at Townend at 1421 heading to Herdings Park and was followed by 119, 118, 105 and 111 in that order, all heading to Halfway.
